A student-led climate change protest took place in March to demonstrate against a new government strategy, which has been since been revised. The protest was… Read More »Leeds students lead Climate Crisis demonstration on Parkinson Steps
Despite calls that they are dangerous for blind and partially-sighted people, York is to extend its 12-month trial of electric scooters. E-vehicle provider, TIER Mobility… Read More »More e-scooters to be introduced in York despite safety concerns from disability organisations
By Mia Haggar Zero waste stores within Leeds Kirkgate Market are growing in popularity as people change their everyday lives to be more sustainable to… Read More »Leeds Market shops helping people go zero waste
By Chelsie Sewell A new zero-waste shopping experience is available in Cambridge, encouraging people to embrace a low-impact and environmentally-friendly lifestyle. Full Circle started out… Read More »Compromise is key to sustainable shopping says owner of new zero-waste store
By Samantha Lewis Please note material for this article was gathered before COVID-19 lockdown. Leeds City Museum is holding a fashion exhibition which explores how… Read More »Sustainable fashion exhibition at Leeds Museum showcases ‘slow’ and ‘fast’ shopping
By Anna Doherty After a year of campaigning and working with Leeds City Council and landlords, Zero Carbon Headingley has finally made sustainable housing an… Read More »Greener housing options are now accessible for students in Leeds in bid to lower emissions
by Emily Horner York’s tree planting initiative, Treemendous, planted 400 trees on an acre of York University land, Diamond Wood, on Sunday, March 15… Read More »Treemendous York ploughs on towards its 50k tree goal with another 400 planted
By Jamie Heron Queues gathered on Call Lane in Leeds city centre for the official opening of the new five-storey Blue Rinse vintage store this… Read More »“We see ourselves as a recycling business as opposed to a clothing business” – Leeds vintage retailer expands into new premises
By Emily Hartley A meeting was held in Leeds to discuss the impact that air travel is having on the environment and ways to reduce… Read More »Leeds meeting urges people to cut back on flying
By Hannah Riordan Organisers behind the latest recycling bins in Leeds city centre say they hope they will help people to understand more about what… Read More »Leeds city centre introduces new recycling bins as part of #LeedsByExample campaign