Developing the circular bioconstruction sector in the North East and Yorkshire The built environment accounts for almost a quarter of the UK’s carbon emissions with embodied carbon from the construction and refurbishment of buildings currently making up 20% of these emissions. The use of sustainably and locally sourced biobased resources such as wool, hemp and […]
Global Wind Day is a worldwide event that occurs annually on 15 June. It is a day for discovering wind energy, its power and the possibilities it holds to reshape our energy systems, decarbonise our economies and boost jobs and growth. Global Wind Day The day celebrates wind power and the website has children’s activities […]
Every year, air pollution causes up to 36,000 deaths in the UK. The World Health Organisation and the UK Government recognise that air pollution is the largest environmental health risk we face today
World Refill Day is a global campaign to prevent plastic pollution and help people live with less plastic. We work in collaboration with planet-protecting partners to elevate the campaign, reach new audiences and add weight and noise to our global movement and messaging. World Refill Day is a chance for organisations, NGOs and brands to […]
The global beauty industry produces over 142 BILLION UNITS of packaging every year. Every piece of plastic ever made still exists. There is no such thing as “good plastic” as reclaimed plastic, recycled plastic, recyclable plastic and every other type of plastic can still end up in the sea or landfill. The day calls all brands, consumers and retailers […]
Join more than 1000 industry professionals looking to progress their Net Zero journey and save carbon, cost and energy. Real life Net Zero journeys from Coventry Building Society, Hilton Foods, King’s College London, Mott MacDonald, Lloyd’s Banking Group, Coventry City Council. West Midlands Mayor Andy Street and the Energy Institute’s Juliet Davenport. Speed dating with […]
Come and join us online for the next in our Climate Action North Spring/Summer series of Book Wilding events. We're excited to welcome Mike Pratt, author of Infinite Wonder who will be talking about his book, telling us the story behind it and also reading from the book. ABOUT THE AUTHOR - Mike is a self-taught […]
Invest in the BEST. The green, Yorkshire spin off to the Dragon’s Den. Join us to hear the most exciting new sustainable business ideas in the region! This event will showcase 5 entrepreneurs pitching their ideas to a live audience and a panel of investors who will grill them on their business case. Our aim […]
The Yorkshire Sustainability Week's Women’s Networking event is designed to empower, showcase and celebrate women working in sustainability. Running at a more accessible time for women with childcare responsibilities to attend, this event will be open to all but will be particularly championing the work of women within the sustainability community. All ‘formalities’ will be […]
