Category Archives: Green stats, facts & news
Stop the drilling for oil & gas near Billingshurst
Did you know that test drilling for oil and gas has just started at Broadford Bridge (Wood Barn Farm) near West Chiltington/Billingshurst? Read on to learn the history behind this project and why so many local people do not know about it. … Continue reading
Action plan against climate change
PLEDGES FOR THE PLANET Please read and print this page, it’s a handy checklist and action plan to help you reduce your carbon footprint and impact on the planet. Indicate if you need to or have already undertaken the suggested … Continue reading
What’s the problem with palm oil?
Palm oil is an edible vegetable oil derived from the fruit of oil palm trees, which are found mainly in Indonesia and Malaysia. The oil is very versatile and is used in many common consumer products, including foods, cosmetics and … Continue reading
A Tietastic Guinness World Records
Carrie Cort is ‘Officially Amazing’, so say the Guinness World Record (GWR) office. Last year as part of a ‘Green Play and Display Day’ which Carrie organised in the Human Nature Garden, Horsham Park, she attempted to beat the GWR … Continue reading
Exciting county-wide competition for children
Eco Beast Sculpture Competition – Green Inspiration Through the Arts Sussex Green Living in partnership with Horsham Festival and West Sussex County Council Waste Prevention team, are delighted to launch an Eco Beast Sculpture competition, open to children and young … Continue reading
26 eco-friendly Christmas tips
We’ve got some great tips to help you enjoy Christmas, so you can spoil yourself and your loved ones without spoiling the planet. Here’s a uniquely seasonal paradox. Is it possible to buy a truly green Christmas tree? Artificial trees aren’t … Continue reading
Inconvenient Truth changes lives
Al Gore’s An Inconvenient Truth coming to Horsham. On Tuesday 25th October 8pm Transition Horsham are showing the film at their monthly meeting at the Friends Meeting House, Worthing Road, RH12 1SL (opposite Sainsburys). Come and let this film change your life! Premiered 10 … Continue reading
Eco friendly football stadiums
This infographic shows the evolution of eco-friendly football stadiums. With the world doing its best to go green, football clubs are following and doing what they can to build, or in some cases change their stadiums to be as eco-friendly as possible. … Continue reading
Top Environmental Influencers 2016
We are delighted to announce that our commitment to environmental sustainability has been recognised by Greenmatch and we have been included in their list of favourite Environmental Influencers of 2016. This list includes environmental blogs, initiatives, individuals, sites and organisations influencing … Continue reading
Worthing Eco Open Houses trail
Press release…..The third Worthing Eco Open Houses trail is taking place on 24th and 25th September 2016. Transition Town Worthing in collaboration with Green Open Homes, is excited to launch its third Eco Open Homes event for Worthing, and Lancing. Over the weekend … Continue reading
7 Vegetables You Can Easily Grow Indoors
You will not need to be an absolute green thumb to have good and fresh amount of vegetables in your backyard or on your balcony. Whether you have no experience or some experience with gardening and landscaping is of no … Continue reading
Top tie upcyclng ideas
Neckties are a bit of an environmental nightmare, novelty ties get bought for people who might use them once or twice, charity shops don’t want them as they don’t sell well and if sent for recycling they often get caught … Continue reading
Climate change and receding reefs
Take a look at the fascinating infographic which helps us to understand and protect our coral ecosystem……. Coral reefs are incredibly important to the diversity and health of our oceans. Making up only 0.2 percent of our oceans, but containing … Continue reading
Reasons to grow your own food
With the prices going right through the roof and the changes in how food is handled, this is a great time to work on growing your own vegetables, herbs and spices with some creative gardening work. If this is something … Continue reading
Guinness World Record helps William Penn School
Horsham families are in for a summer half term treat, a free family tietastic Guinness World Record event in the Human Nature Garden in Horsham Park! Carrie Cort founder of Sussex Green Living has got together with the organisers of … Continue reading
Al Gore Climate Reality Talks in West Sussex
Al Gore’s powerful Climate Reality presentation is available in West Sussex…… This March Carrie was invited to be trained by Al Gore former US Vice President, leading climate change scientists and climate change communicators in Manila, Philippines on a three … Continue reading
Climate change and its effect on the poor
Some say “think global but act local” because the idea of acting local is much easier for people to embrace. But something recently happened in my life which made me question these words. Following a recent visit to Manila, Philippines, … Continue reading
Sussex greening initiative goes global
PRESS RELEASE Al Gore former US Vice President and Nobel Laureate invited West Sussex resident Carrie Cort to join him in the Philippines on his Climate Reality Leadership Corp training programme. Carrie winner of the BBC Surrey and Sussex Community … Continue reading
3 March – Happy World Wildlife Day!
On 20 December 2013, the UN General Assembly declared 3 March as World Wildlife Day to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild animals and plants. This year the main focus will be the plight of elephants under the title “The … Continue reading
BBC Surrey & Sussex Community Hero
Listen to the BBC Surrey and Sussex Community Hero Green Champion interview and event proceedings in this blog…..Carrie Cort receiving the Green Champion Award. Unsung heroes from across the county were honoured on 30th November 2015 at the annual BBC Sussex … Continue reading
The Rise of ‘Lowsumerism’
Can you feel that? There’s a change in the air. It’s only subtle but its effects are far reaching and will, more than likely, free us from the shackles of thoughtlessness and allow for a better, more sustainable, fairer and … Continue reading
When did we become green?
When did we become green? Well we used to be green, then we lost sight of our great planet and swept away by consumerism. We used to grow lots of our own food, buy little, local and loose. Why are … Continue reading
True cost of Christmas
Christmas is a really exciting and fun time of year, however it is a horrendously wasteful time. We eat far too much food and spend vast sums of money, but we don’t have to indulge in such a wasteful celebration. … Continue reading
Furniture make-over workshop
We are currently planning some one day workshops themed around the 3 Rs. Not however the 3 Rs that most people know, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle but OUR 3 Rs – Repair, Remake and Reuse. The aim of these workshops is … Continue reading
How you can help landfill families in the Philippines
Sussex Green Living is calling for local people to help landfill families in Manila, Philippines and it won’t cost you a penny. Read on to learn how…. Recycling. We know we have to do it and we are reminded regularly … Continue reading
