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Big Wild Walk

Walk 30km from 21st October and 3rd November and fundraise to protect the wildlife you love.

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Which green tech should you invest in?

As the world shifts towards sustainable living, investing in green technology has become more than just a trend - it's a necessity.

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Dorothy House's EV chargers are powering the community

We find out more about how installing EV chargers has helped visitors to the hospice...

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How to choose the right eco upgrades for your home

Making your home more energy-efficient is not just an eco-friendly choice; it’s a smart financial decision.

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How to save water at home

Water is one of our most precious resources, yet it is often taken for granted.

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Ethical and sustainable corporate gift ideas

In today's corporate world, there's a growing emphasis on sustainability and ethical practices.

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How to cut down on food waste at work

Whether you're in an office or a retail setting, minimising food waste can make a significant impact.

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10 ways to reduce food waste at home

Reducing food waste is not only good for the environment, but also for your wallet.

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How to reduce single-use plastic in your business

Reducing single-use plastic isn’t just good for the planet - it’s good for business, too.

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10 simple steps to reduce single-use plastic at home

In our daily lives, single-use plastics have become a ubiquitous convenience - but their environmental impact is significant.

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How are our garden birds faring?

We take a look at the results of the world’s largest garden wildlife survey

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Action Net Zero partners with Propflo

We've started a partnership with award-winning AI tech startup Propflo, to help homeowners make their properties more energy efficient and environmentally friendly.

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Why are we losing nature and wildlife?

The UK is known for its beautiful green landscapes and rich biodiversity. However, like many other parts of the world, our region is facing the alarming loss of nature and wildlife.

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How to improve your home’s EPC rating

A property’s energy performance is a significant consideration for both homeowners and tenants.

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Why mortgage brokers are vital in helping homebuyers go green

We delve into the reasons why mortgage brokers are essential partners for homebuyers aspiring to make eco-conscious property choices, and how brokers can help pave the way for a greener future.

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The landlords' guide to retrofitting

How investing in green technology can increase your property value and save you money

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How to add green tech to your home and increase property value by remortgaging

As the impact of climate change becomes more apparent in our everyday lives, more of us are looking for ways to make our homes more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly, such as investing in solar panels or renewable heating.

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What do Low Traffic Neighbourhoods mean for you and our environment?

We explore the pros and cons of LTNs, and how they can impact city residents as well as our environment.

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Why protecting nature is so essential for society

As our towns and cities continue to grow, it’s easy to overlook the profound impact that nature has on our society.

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The Action Net Zero Eco Calendar

Get involved with events to raise awareness of the climate and ecological crisis all year round with our free downloadable calendar...

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How do people really feel about climate change?

For the last four years we've carried out our climate action survey to better understand the attitudes to climate change across the South West, as well as the actions we're each taking to play our part.

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A net zero guide to sustainable events

Hosting an event, whether it's a wedding, conference, or a celebration, is a joyful occasion that can also have a significant environmental impact.

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International Volunteer Day

The UN Volunteers programme coordinates IVD to recognize and promote the tireless work of volunteers across the globe.

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Antarctica Day

An annual event to build global awareness of this landmark institution, celebrating this milestone of peace in our civilization with hope and inspiration for future generations.

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Our native species are at risk - here's how to help

British wildlife is at more threat than ever before. Here's what's happening, and how you can play your part.

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How Gen Z are approaching the climate crisis

We spoke to 17-year-old Cleo about how climate change is impacting her generation...

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National Tree Week

The UK’s largest annual tree celebration.

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5 household energy saving tips

These simple energy saving measures for your home can help reduce your utility bills and minimise your environmental impact...

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Major businesses from across the South West convene for “Big Green Conversation” at the University of Bath

Collaborations are evolving from an inaugural round table event - hosted by the University of Bath in partnership with Action Net Zero and Transform ESG to create employer-led initiatives to drive behaviour change and innovation in the pursuit of achieving Net Zero targets.

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ULEZ: How it works & what to do

The Ultra Low Emission Zone or ULEZ is designed to improve London's air quality by discouraging high-polluting vehicles from driving across the capital.

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Environmenstrual Week

A week of action calling for healthy, eco-friendly period products for all.

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Why are there conflicting opinions on EVs?

When it comes to climate change, it’s often hard to know whose opinion to trust.

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What is ESG and why does it matter?

For businesses, sustainability is no longer a buzzword – it's a fundamental necessity.

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The Large Business Forum: Transforming Actions

Bringing together industry leaders facilitating discussions, connections, and collaboration to drive positive change in ESG across the region.

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Going net zero with BPM

We speak to Chris Kille from BPM about their journey to net zero business...

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The costs and savings of green home energy products

As we all play our part in reducing our carbon emissions, many homeowners are looking for ways to embrace household energy-saving measures.

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Transform your ESG journey with ESG Baseline

We’re with you on your ESG journey to advise, support and guide you.

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Simple steps to reduce your plastic use

By reducing our reliance on single-use plastics, we can contribute to a cleaner and more sustainable future.

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Turn your house into an eco-home with the latest technology

Making sustainable choices within our homes is more urgent than ever, and we have the power to make a positive impact on the environment by transforming our houses into eco-homes.

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Charge your EV the smart way | Save and store energy

Charge your electric vehicle during off-peak times to make the most of lower energy tariffs.

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Keep an eye on your energy use | Work smarter, not harder

Take control of your energy use with these clever ways to use less energy, spend less money and emit less carbon.

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Explore low-carbon heating | Lower your bills and heat your home

From heat pumps to zero emission boilers, there are plenty of options to heat your home and help the planet.

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Switch to solar power | Avoid energy price rises

Save money and cut carbon by generating your own electricity and hot water through solar

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Insulate your home | Stay warm & save money

Reduce your carbon emissions and lower your energy bills by insulating to reduce heat loss.

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Saving money with solar

Fiona and Steve share their adventure into powering their home and cars with renewable solar energy...

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How to benefit from Vehicle-To-Home charging

While there are many benefits to driving an electric vehicle, a lesser-known but very useful one is Vehicle-To-Home Charging, or V2H.

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Will hydrogen replace gas in UK homes?

You may have heard about hydrogen as a future fuel option for everything from home heating to powering our cars.

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Driving the Energy Agenda: Press release

How we've identified opportunities for South West businesses to embrace cleaner energy, reducing consumption and costs

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How much could solar panels save on your home electricity bills?

We’re all more conscious of our energy use than ever - which is great news for our planet, but not so much for our pocket.

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Round Table Report

Helping to drive the energy transition across the South West

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Choose reusable plates & cutlery | Ditch the disposables

With the UK banning single-use cutlery, plates and trays, here's how to still enjoy your meal on the go...

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Action Net Zero in The Business Insider

Press coverage on our Net Zero Goals & Roadmap breakfast with Insider

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Climate change and you: our survey results

For the last three years we've carried out our climate action survey to better understand the attitudes to climate change across the South West, as well as the actions we're each taking to play our part.

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One year of driving an EV

Fiona shares her thoughts on EV ownership, one year on...

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Embrace smart commuting through shared mobility

One of the many ways to tackle the climate crisis is by transforming the way that we travel, while keeping things convenient, affordable and efficient.

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Why community wind power is key to net zero

The potential for wind power to provide electricity across the UK is huge - let's look at how it works.

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Buy Nothing Day

A 24 hour detox from consumerism and an opportunity for you to tune into the impact we have on the environment through shopping.

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Using e-bikes for your business cargo

With fuel costs rising, and a need to demonstrate accountability for business emissions, here's how businesses across the world are making the most of e-cargo bikes

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Reaching net zero by 2040 with TLT LLP

We speak to Maria Connolly to find out how TLT LLP will be a net zero business by 2040...

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Transform your local journeys with an e-bike

Here's how to cut your emissions and embrace the joy of travel on two wheels, with a bit of an extra boost...

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How a heat pump could work for your home

If you're looking to ditch the gas or oil-guzzling boiler and free yourself from spiralling energy costs, heat pumps are an increasingly popular heating option for homeowners across the UK.

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Solar panels: FAQs

If you’re looking at ways to reduce your energy bills and lower your carbon footprint, solar panels can be a great way to solve two problems at once! However, as a newer technology, it’s understandable that there are still a lot of question marks around solar power.

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All about Action Net Zero and our mission

We dig deeper into the values and mission of Action Net Zero, why we exist, and what we're here to achieve.

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Solar panels for your home: How they work, what they cost and what you could save

Solar energy is growing in popularity year on year, and it’s easy to see why - capturing free energy from the sun just makes sense!

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Could your business run on solar power?

We all want to reduce our business expenses, as well as do our bit for the planet… and renewable energy is a great place to start!

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Making solar panels accessible with Go Green Widcombe

We speak to Steve from Go Green Widcombe, to find out more about how the community group has helped local homes secure discounted solar panels and better insulation...

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How producers and consumers can collaborate for change

In the third episode of The Moore You Know, Kate Wilson (President of the Semiconductor Division of our partner Edwards) discusses the vital uses of semiconductors, and how the industry must collaborate to combat climate change.

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How to increase access to EV chargers in your community

Whilst electric cars are the future of driving, getting access to an EV charger isn’t always easy.

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Turning farm waste into green energy

Ixora Energy are harnessing the power of anaerobic digestion, creating greener energy and tackling the cost of living crisis

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How to cut your carbon footprint and your energy bills

We’re all more aware than ever how changing energy prices can affect our everyday bills.

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Saving Species Conference

A conference that has conservation at the heart.

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The impact of energy on your business emissions

In the second episode of their climate podcast, Stewart Davidson and Dr Chris Jones from our partner Edwards discuss science-based targets, and delve deeper into what individuals, companies and the government can do to cut their emissions.

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Championing walking to work

Bristol Walking Alliance is making pedestrian travel more welcoming, safe, convenient and inclusive.

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Green leases: top 5 negotiating tips for commercial tenants

Our partner, TLT LLP, advises on five things commercial tenants can address when negotiating leases, in order to make their buildings greener.

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Green leases: top 5 negotiating tips for commercial landlords

Our partner, TLT LLP, advises on five things landlords of commercial buildings can address when negotiating leases, in order to make their buildings greener.

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How to transition to EVs in your business

We take you through your options when it comes to powering your company miles with clean, green energy

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Can green loans help businesses retrofit their properties?

Our partner, TLT LLP, advises on how businesses can navigate the green loan market

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Going off-grid with Ambition Lawrence Weston

Aptly named, Ambition Lawrence Weston is a shining example of what a community can achieve when people work together.

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Join the discussion: Environmental Sustainability

We listen to the new Edwards podcast series on environmental sustainability

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How the average home can go green

We break down the cost and energy saving potential of 8 carbon-cutting technologies that could turn the average UK home into an eco-home

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So what IS the difference between carbon neutral and net zero?

Our partner, Edwards, helps to define some of the key words and phrases we all need to understand when looking at reducing our emissions.

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Replacing car journeys with an e-bike

Our 'Transformer' competition winner, Katharine, tells us how she's replacing car journeys and lowering emissions at the same time.

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How are emissions categorised and why do businesses need to know?

We know that to reduce our carbon footprint, we need to reduce our emissions. But how many different types are there to consider?

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How attitudes to climate change are evolving

For the last two years, we've carried out our climate action survey to better understand the attitudes and actions across our region when it comes to sustainability.

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How green are your communications?

Bristol-based Latcham is a leader in business communications and document fulfilment solutions. Below, they tell us how print and digital communications can impact the environment.

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Step by step towards carbon neutrality

‘Businesses expend more energy than an individual, so they have to take the lead in tackling the climate crisis’, says Mike Hughes, Managing Director of Latcham.

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From Rightcharge to Rewilding

‘Asking “What can I, as an individual, do to influence change?” has always been part of my DNA’, says Anna Traylor.

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Guidance for businesses on installing and sharing EV charge points

How to share your workplace EV charger with people in your community

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How to share your EV charger

If you've got a car charger at home, you may be interested in sharing it with other EV drivers in your neighbourhood. Here's how to get ready to share the charge!

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The Impact of our 2021 Campaign

We take a look at how our Bristol's Driving Change campaign made a difference across the region

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Food waste-powered trucks reducing emissions around the West

The UK’s first self-powered refuse vehicles are powered entirely from the food waste they collect!

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Soapworks developer sets sights on Bristol's first net zero later living community

Socius, the developer of the mixed-use 'Soapworks' project in the heart of Bristol, is now looking at developing an ultra-sustainable later living scheme on the site of the former St Christopher’s School in Westbury Park.

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No driveway is no barrier to charging an EV

Janine Woodcock, a leadership development coach and Non-Executive Director with Business West, tells us how she’s able to keep her electric vehicle charged by using the Co Charger app, despite not having a driveway.

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The top 10 ways for businesses to cut their carbon emissions

We can all do our bit - individually and collectively - to get to net zero.

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Fiona's first week with an EV

An insight into what to expect when driving a new electric car

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The top 10 ways to reduce your carbon emissions right now

Getting to net zero may seem daunting, but there are steps all of us can take to reduce our emissions and help combat climate change...

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What would be your ask at COP26?

With COP26 now only days away, we asked our Action Net Zero partnership what they would like to see on the agenda at this critical climate change conference.

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Global design agency leads the way to net zero

“I’d rather be followed by smug than smog”, says Roger Proctor, founding Chairman of Proctor + Stevenson on his quest towards sustainability.

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Colin's electric journey

How Colin and his family traded a small runaround and a bigger family car for electric versions

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How Kari went green

Kari switched her diesel SUV for an EV to support a greener future

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Brunel’s legacy lives on with Bristol Packet

Headquartered against the backdrop of the SS Great Britain, Bristol Packet Boat Trips is also something of an institution on the harbourside.

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Setting up an electric car charger

Join Fiona as she installs her home charging system

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What does net zero energy mean for your business?

We hear a great deal about the Government’s ambitious target to reach net zero by 2050, but what does it mean for the energy your business consumes?

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How to save money on your corporate fleet

Using the Total Cost of Ownership method can help you make the right fleet choice

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How smart leasing helped Alex join the EV revolution

Find out how Alex Furey uses a monthly EV lease option, and sublets his car when it's not in use to subsidise the rental costs

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Fiona's first electric car

How the pandemic helped Fiona's family take the first steps towards owning an EV

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Freewheeling with Leah

"I’ve always been motivated by moving my body in some shape or form."

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Your EV myths... busted!

Lots of us have questions and hesitations around making the switch to an electric vehicle - so we've separated the myths from the facts.

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How can we clean our air?

With air pollution the biggest environmental threat to our health, making our air cleaner needs to be a priority for all of us.

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How does pollution in our cities affect us?

Pollution can be any kind of contaminant that is potentially harmful and comes in many forms.

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Where to buy an electric car in Bristol

We round up where to shop and how to finance your EV, so that you can be driving away sooner than you might think!

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Getting Watergate Bay Hotel plugged into electric vehicle charging

Good Energy installed a future-proof electric vehicle charging network for this leading independent hotel

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What’s the greenest way to charge an EV?

Switching to an electric vehicle is a great decision to reduce air pollution, but the impact on our environment can be further reduced by the energy used and how you or your business use it.

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How can you make sure your energy is good?

Switching from a petrol and diesel car to an electric vehicle reduces air pollution and is better for your health and those around you...

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Transformer stories

Read real life stories from people and businesses across the region, about how they've transformed their lives by shifting towards a greener future...

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How do EV batteries impact the environment?

With zero emissions, EVs trump petrol and diesel vehicles when it comes to emissions. But how do their batteries stack up?

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How Maz shifted to an EV

Maz, from Filton, tells us how he managed to switch to a brand new electric car in a cost-effective way... and convince his dad to do the same!

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Getting back to work with James Durie

“If you could see pollution, you’d want to stop it” says James Durie, Chief Executive of the Chambers of Commerce & Initiative at Business West.

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How can companies support sustainable travel options for employees?

We asked some of our collaborators how they were helping their employees to adopt more sustainable transport choices.

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How might our travel patterns change in the future?

Our travel choices have a significant impact on our towns and cities. They shape our collective quality of life, our health and our local environment.

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Action Net Zero in the press

A round-up of some of our recent media coverage

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Go electric - try a bike?

Ever tried an electric bike? With some fantastic deals and cycle to work schemes now having higher budgets, getting around on 2 wheels has never been easier.

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Travel to work guide for employees

Take a look at our ideas below on how you can make your commute a bit greener

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How has Covid affected 'Travel to work'?

Vital Statistics: The pandemic has changed the way we live and work. During the first lockdown, air pollution levels almost halved due to the drop in traffic on our roads.

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Travel to work guide for employers

Below are some ideas on how you can help your organisation and employees to make greener transport decisions

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How much can you save by switching to an EV?

Brought to you by our partner, New Automotive and their Electric car guide, see how much you could save each year, after car purchase, compared with your current car.

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Accelerating the transition to EVs

What can be done to encourage more people to take the plunge?

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Edwards

Edwards is dedicated to the eradication of toxic and global warming gases through its world-leading clean air management solutions.

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What are my EV charging options?

If you’d like to make the switch to an EV, you’ll need to think about how it will be powered.

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All about EVs

Electric Vehicles (EVs) - such as cars, motorcycles and vans - encompass any vehicle that uses electricity as its source of power and is not just reliant on petrol or diesel.

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Rightcharge

The UK's first EV energy tariff, home charging and installation comparison service.

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Co Charger

Co Charger enables businesses and residents to share chargers, helping them switch to electric vehicles sooner.

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All about Bristol's Clean Air Zone

As part of a government-led initiative to improve air quality, Bristol, along with a number of other major cities, will be introducing a “Clean Air Zone” in the city centre.

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What are my sustainable transport options?

Whether it’s a short trip to the corner shop, or a longer commute to work...

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Action Net Zero calls on government to bring electric car maker Rivian to the South West

Action Net Zero has has backed a call to encourage Amazon-backed car company Rivian to set up shop in the South West.

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Get in on the action

Find out how you can play your part in Bristol's journey to net zero

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How to get into cycling in Bristol

We've rounded up the best places in Bristol to pick up a bicycle - and a few cycle paths, too!

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3 simple ways to make your picnic more sustainable

With warmer weather on the horizon, packing up your picnic hamper and enjoying a spot of al fresco dining is the perfect way to soak up the season.

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The Sustainable Guide to Spring Cleaning

Spring is here! Greener ways to freshen up your home for the new season.

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World Soil Day

Our planet’s survival depends on the precious link between soil and water.

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Fantastic plant based eating in Bristol

Whether it's to eat in, take out or have delivered, plant based eateries in Bristol will not disappoint; here are some establishments across the city to whet your appetite!

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Best of Bristol | Local food and drink suppliers

Buying local has never been so easy, see our guide featuring some of Bristol's local dairies, farms and veg box suppliers, all providing tasty local produce, that don't cost the earth.

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DIY products to help stop heat loss at home

In a recent report from intelligent home climate management company tado°, it found that UK homes lose heat significantly faster than European neighbours, even when factoring in outside temperature.

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Planting change one search at a time

Ecosia, the search engine that plants trees, has 15+ million users and represents one of the largest movements tackling Climate Change in the world.

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David Attenborough | A Life on Our Planet film

David Attenborough offers a vision for the future, promoting how we can all take simple steps to help address climate change and protect us and the natural world.

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Step by step we can all make a difference with Giki

Giki helps anyone wondering what they can do about environmental issues such as climate change, animal conservation and pollution, one step at a time!

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A net zero guide to saving money

By making small changes in what we do and how we do them, we can have a big impact on our monthly spending and help the environment at the same time.

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Explore electric avenues

With the rise in purchases of electric bikes and scooters, we've rounded up some of the best companies in the Bristol area to help you move to a cheaper, cleaner, easier and possibly more fun way of getting about town!

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What are consumers' attitudes to recycling?

Viridor reports on how attitudes to recycling amongst consumers have changed and the role of business to deliver fully recycled plastic packaging.

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Protecting tomorrow's pensions with Nest

Mark Fawcett, Nest’s Chief Investment Officer “Just like coronavirus, climate change poses serious risks to both our savers and their investments. It has the potential to cause catastrophic damage and completely disrupt our way of life. No-one wants to save throughout their life to retire into a world devastated by climate change."

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The circular economy | How can we all contribute?

Our planet is running out of its resources, but with this simple idea, huge changes can be made.

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Need an electric car charger? | Why not rent your neighbour's

Joosup is a peer-to-peer EV charger sharing app giving motorists with chargers the opportunity to share them with other drivers.

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Reduce a throwaway culture | Empower green ambassadors

Making small changes at work to reduce waste, can save money and empower your staff and business to be greener.

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Reduce water at work | Save money

Saving water is a great way to reduce business costs and become more environmentally responsible as an organisation. Here are some water saving tips that you can start today.

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Join our growing community

Does your organisation provide greener products, services and choices? Becoming an Action Net Zero partner will enable your products and services to be integrated into guidance and support activity that we provide both businesses and residents in the South West, supporting them to decarbonise, fast.

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Develop a low carbon supply chain | Build your business' reputation

Is your supply chain low carbon? Ask your suppliers to provide you with their green credentials so you can check.

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Buy greener workplace supplies | Help decarbonise your business

From your furniture to your toilet roll, there are now greener options for almost all your business purchases. Here are some of the South West companies to help you easily increase your green credentials.

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Get a recycling collection service for your business | Save £££'s

It's expensive for the region to treat waste, and sort mixed waste. So, we need to work together to reduce the quantities, save our region and businesses money, and help the environment.

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Find a home for leftover food | You and the community benefits

If you're a hospitality or catering business with food leftovers going to waste, then this one's for you.

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Volunteer for a clean up | Keep our seas and landscapes safe

Grab some gloves and help to clean up our beaches, harbours and landscapes from harmful plastics and litter. It's a rewarding and hands-on way of supporting your net zero journey.

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Get a birdbox, help a hedgehog | Give back to nature

Our wildlife needs us! 97% of wildflower meadows, and 87% of wetlands have been lost since the 1930's. But we can help by making our gardens as animal-friendly as possible.

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A net zero guide to digital carbon footprint | Help reduce CO2

Our digital carbon footprint is the amount of CO2 that is generated from sending emails, downloading files, storage in the Cloud, gaming, streaming and of course viewing. Unsurprisingly it adds up to a lot! Here's what we can do to reduce ours and support the South West's net zero journey.

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Become an insect protector | Stop their extinction

Love them or hate them, insects are all around us and they perform crucial roles. In the UK there are more than 27,000 species, but they're dying out 8 times faster than mammals, with up to a heartbreaking 41%* facing extinction.

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Use eco cleaning products | Improve indoor air pollution

Swapping harsh chemicals for eco products is a simple way of helping to protect ourselves and the environment.

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Plant a tree or two | Help capture CO2 emissions

Trees are the ultimate way to capture carbon and store it

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Reduce air miles | Explore different travel choices

Flying has one of the biggest impacts on our carbon footprints. Now's the time to re-think our travel choices on our net zero journey.

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Try a workplace travel challenge | Support your employees

If you're a business based in the South West and would like to support your employees to embrace greener travel choices, then a workplace travel challenge could be the answer.

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Switch to electric vehicles | Help improve our air quality

Decarbonising transport across the South West by 2030 will require a lot of change, but we can do this!

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Join a car club | Save money and reduce emissions

Many residents and businesses across the South West are now using car clubs to reduce their carbon footprint. A choice that means you can be mobile at a fraction of the cost.

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Use local dairies and caterers | Reduce your food travel miles

Keep your food miles to a minimum by buying locally produced food and milk for work. It will reduce your carbon footprint while serving tasty, quality food to your employees and clients.

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Save on energy bills | Smart charging gadgets

Save money on your electricity bill simply by changing the way you charge your devices and manage your appliances at home.

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Save water | Save money and a precious resource

There are plenty of ways that we can all play our part in protecting the South West from water scarcity, while saving a few ££'s on our water bills too.

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Upgrade your gas boiler | Invest in the future

Ditch your gas boiler for a green alternative, and help towards a net zero future.

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Stop heat loss at home | Save money

Stop the heat escaping from your home and you'll reduce your energy bill, cut your carbon footprint, and keep warm!

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Improve air quality across the South West | Actively commute to work or school

Walking, cycling and running are easy ways to help keep the air clean and save lives in the South West.

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Companies We Love

Action Net Zero are proud to have a number of partners. They are all subject matter experts in their field, and collectively are able to empower residents and businesses to make more sustainable switches.

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Join the evolution!

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Get a Smart meter | Save money

Smart meters are the smart choice for reducing energy bills and making everything simpler.

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Buy LEDs | Save on your electricity bill

LEDs are a great way to be greener. They cut your energy bills by saving up to 80% energy use compared to their pricey Halogen cousins.

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Switch to renewable energy | Save money and feel good

Save £££'s and help the South West become a clean energy region by switching your electricity and gas to a clean, renewable energy provider.

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Increase our textile recycling rates | Give unwanted clothes a new lease of life

Give pre-loved clothes a re-vamp, or up the recycling of textiles.

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Get it in the right bin | Help Bristol recycle 4 million disposable cups

We use 3 billion single use cups every year in the UK, and...wait for it...less than 4% are recycled!

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Mend and rent | Save money and say 'no' to a throwaway culture

A 'Things' Library - A place you can rent anything, from a hedge trimmer to a chocolate fountain, and save money while reducing waste.

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Peat-Free Compost | Help save peatlands and reduce flooding

As green fingers spread, so does the crucial need for awareness of our precious peatlands.

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Reduce your food waste | Help make Biogas and Fertiliser

Let's reduce food waste across the South West and save money in the process.

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Buy local, seasonal, organic food | Support your local community

Buying locally produced, seasonal, organic food is a great way to support independent businesses across the South West and its economy.

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Action Net Zero has been created to help remove some of the barriers that stop us from making positive change. The simple tools we provide on here can help you save money, reduce air pollution, support the local economy, and help make you healthier in mind and body. So get comfortable and let us show you how that's possible.

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Buy Re-usables | Reduce your plastic waste and help save our oceans

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Octopus Electroverse - Companies we love

Electroverse gives you one-tap access to over 420,000 public EV chargers across the UK & Europe.

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TLT LLP - Companies we love

TLT is a UK commercial law firm who have specialised in the future energy sector for 20 years.

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Rightcharge - Companies we love

Rightcharge currently offers the UK’s only all-in-one comparison service for smart home charge points and electric vehicle friendly home energy tariffs.

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Edwards - Companies we love

Edwards create green manufacturing solutions that are at the heart of the technology we take for granted and use every day

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Ecoswap - Companies we love

On mission to make sustainable gift cards fun, accessible and easy to use.

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Joosup - Companies we love

The only EV charger sharing app made for EV owners by EV owners.

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Octopus Electric Vehicles - Companies we love

Search and find your next electric car, charger, energy provider, insurance, servicing, maintenance, breakdown and tyres, plus salary sacrifice and business lease options

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Propflo - Companies we love

AI-powered 'retrofit-as-a-service' for businesses such as mortgage lenders, brokers and estate agents.

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The National Self Build & Renovation Centre - Companies we love

The National Self Build & Renovation Centre is the UK'S only permanent venue for independent homebuilding advice & support, helping visitors build their own dream home or extend and improve their existing property.

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ThermoSphere - Companies we love

ThermoSphere deliver a range of smart, efficient, and eco-friendly electric heating solutions, helping to enhance living spaces that are naturally better by design.

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Catnic - Companies we love

The only UK lintel manufacturer to be certified to BES 6001 covering the Responsible Sourcing of Materials.

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EVC - Companies we love

EVC's aim is to provide the largest roll-out of fully funded EV charge points to create access for all.

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Eco Design Consultants - Companies we love

Eco Design Consultants design and redesign Passivhaus, a design standard which reduces the energy demand for buildings.

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The Unico System - Companies we love

The Unico System is a 3-in-1 heating, cooling and ventilation system that also addresses the serious issue of indoor air quality.

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CLPM - Companies we love

Construction project management services for residential and commercial building projects across the UK.

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ElectriX - Companies we love

Home to electric car leases, smart home chargers and car insurance.

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