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SUMMARY:Stop Food Waste Day
DESCRIPTION:Global awareness day dedicated to reducing food waste through education\, inspiration\, and practical action. \nWhat You’ll Learn\nReduce operational food waste costs; optimize supply chains and storage; repurpose surplus food for community benefit; lower Scope 3 emissions through better waste management. \nWho Should Attend\nHospitality managers\, food service operators\, procurement teams\, sustainability officers\, retail and supply chain professionals. \nAbout the Event\nStop Food Waste Day is the largest single day of action against global food waste\, observed annually on the last Wednesday of April. Launched in 2017 by Compass Group USA\, it unites individuals\, businesses\, and communities worldwide to educate on food waste issues and ignite behavioral change. The initiative highlights the environmental impact of food waste\, which contributes 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Participants are encouraged to prevent waste at the source through optimal storage and meal planning\, inspire others to reduce waste\, and repurpose surplus food. Millions have pledged to end food waste\, sharing tips and engaging in global conversations to minimize environmental impact. \nEvent Details\nOrganiser: Compass Group \nOrganiser website:\n\nhttps://www.compass-group.com\n \nStart:\n\n2026-04-29\n \nEnd:\n\n2026-04-29\n \nEvent link:\n\nView event details
URL:https://sbs.eco/sustainable-events/stop-food-waste-day-2026/
LOCATION:United Kingdom (multiple community locations)\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Net Zero & Climate,Waste
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SUMMARY:Great Big Green Week 2026
DESCRIPTION:The UK’s largest celebration of community action to tackle climate change and protect nature. \nWhat You’ll Learn\nEngage employees in community climate initiatives\, host corporate green events\, demonstrate sustainability leadership\, partner with local environmental efforts\, reduce operational impacts through shared actions. \nWho Should Attend\nBusinesses\, community groups\, schools\, local councils\, environmental organisations\, sustainability managers\, CSR teams. \nAbout the Event\nGreat Big Green Week is coordinated by The Climate Coalition\, uniting over 130 organisations including WWF\, RSPB\, National Trust\, and others. It encourages communities\, schools\, businesses\, and individuals to host or join local events focused on climate action\, nature protection\, sustainability\, and reducing environmental impact. Events include clothes swaps\, food sharing\, litter picks\, community planting\, repair cafes\, and educational activities. The initiative demonstrates collective power for a greener\, fairer future through grassroots participation nationwide. Participation is free and open to all\, with resources provided for schools and groups to organise activities. \nEvent Details\nOrganiser: The Climate Coalition \nOrganiser website:\n\nhttps://www.theclimatecoalition.org/\n \nStart:\n\n2026-06-06\n \nEnd:\n\n2026-06-14\n \nEvent link:\n\nView event details
URL:https://sbs.eco/sustainable-events/great-big-green-week-2026-2/
LOCATION:United Kingdom (multiple community locations)\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Nature & Biodiversity,Net Zero & Climate
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260618
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SUMMARY:Clean Air Day
DESCRIPTION:Clean Air Day is the UK’s largest air pollution awareness campaign\, organised annually by Global Action Plan to raise public understanding and drive action for cleaner air. \nWhat You’ll Learn\nAccess free resources for Clean Air Day events\, encourage low-emission commuting among employees\, partner with Global Action Plan on air quality initiatives\, advocate for policy changes affecting business operations. \nWho Should Attend\nBusinesses committed to sustainability\, HR and facilities managers\, schools\, local authorities\, healthcare professionals\, community groups. \nAbout the Event\nClean Air Day\, launched in 2017 by Global Action Plan\, is held every third Thursday in June. It raises awareness of air pollution’s impacts on health and the environment\, encouraging individuals\, communities\, schools\, businesses\, and local authorities to take action. The campaign provides resources for events and petitions to influence policy\, such as cleaner transport. \nAir pollution is linked to thousands of premature deaths annually in the UK. Past campaigns have increased public prioritisation of the issue\, with more people choosing active travel over cars. Global Action Plan collaborates with organisations to mobilise the Clean Air movement. \nThe day promotes simple actions like reducing car idling\, walking or cycling\, and advocating for systemic changes to eliminate fossil fuel use in urban areas. \nEvent Details\nOrganiser: Global Action Plan \nOrganiser website:\n\nhttps://www.globalactionplan.org.uk/\n \nStart:\n\n2026-06-18\n \nEnd:\n\n2026-06-18\n \nEvent link:\n\nView event details
URL:https://sbs.eco/sustainable-events/clean-air-day-2/
LOCATION:United Kingdom (multiple community locations)\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Net Zero & Climate
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SUMMARY:Net Zero Week 2026
DESCRIPTION:UK’s official national awareness week and biggest net zero conference with online webinars featuring net zero leaders and experts. \nWhat You’ll Learn\nLearn decarbonisation strategies from leaders\, explore sustainability metrics for business resilience\, discover innovations in energy and carbon management\, network with industry peers and policymakers. \nWho Should Attend\nSustainability professionals\, net zero leads\, corporate executives\, climate strategy teams\, business decision-makers across sectors. \nAbout the Event\nNet Zero Week 2026 (4-10 July) is the UK’s official national awareness week\, backed by government and industry. It features the biggest net zero conference with over 3\,000 online delegates and deep-dive webinars hosted by experts on decarbonisation\, sustainability strategies\, and net zero transition. Additional events include Net Zero Week in Parliament for networking with key figures and MPs. Topics cover embedding sustainability in business\, stakeholder collaboration for net zero\, fleet decarbonisation\, and aviation technologies. The event promotes actionable initiatives in energy\, resources\, and carbon management for long-term growth and resilience. \nEvent Details\nOrganiser: Net Zero Week \nOrganiser website:\n\n \nHome \n\n \nStart:\n\n2026-07-04\n \nEnd:\n\n2026-07-10\n \nEvent link:\n\nView event details
URL:https://sbs.eco/sustainable-events/net-zero-week-2026/
LOCATION:United Kingdom (multiple community locations)\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Net Zero & Climate
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SUMMARY:Bog Day
DESCRIPTION:Bog Day celebrates bogs\, fens\, swamps and marshes worldwide on the fourth Sunday in July to raise awareness of peatlands\, their benefits\, threats and protection. \nWhat You’ll Learn\nUnderstand the roles of peatlands in carbon sequestration and Scope 3 emissions; explore nature-based solutions for flood and drought resilience; learn sustainable land management practices for compliance with UK peat restoration targets like the England Peat Action Plan. \nWho Should Attend\nSustainability managers\, landowners\, farmers in peat areas\, policymakers\, and environmental consultants focused on biodiversity and net zero. \nAbout the Event\nBog Day is an annual global event held on the fourth Sunday in July\, dedicated to celebrating bogs\, fens\, swamps and marshes. It raises awareness about peatlands – their role in carbon storage\, biodiversity support\, water regulation and climate mitigation\, as well as the threats they face from degradation and the ways to protect and restore them. Managed by the IUCN UK Peatland Programme\, the event features local activities such as guided walks\, workshops\, exhibitions and talks across regions\, including the UK and Ireland. Participants can engage through community events\, volunteering\, social media campaigns using #BogDay\, and resources from partner projects. Peatlands cover significant land areas\, storing vast soil carbon and providing ecosystem services like flood protection and clean water\, though many are damaged. Restoration efforts aim to enhance environmental health and resilience. \nEvent Details\nOrganiser: IUCN UK Peatland Programme \nOrganiser website:\n\nhttps://www.iucn-uk-peatlandprogramme.org\n \nStart:\n\n2026-07-26\n \nEnd:\n\n2026-07-26\n \nEvent link:\n\nView event details
URL:https://sbs.eco/sustainable-events/bog-day-2026/
LOCATION:United Kingdom (multiple community locations)\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:International Awareness Days,Nature & Biodiversity
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