A Year of Living Sustainably

On June 24th 2023 we published the first blog in our series A Year of Living Sustainably. Now, the year has ended but the ideas live on. 52 of them so if you’re looking for inspiration or ideas of things you could try, change, do more of or do less of to reduce your carbon footprint then scroll down and take your pick.

If you’d like to share your idea for sustainable living - just one small, accessible and inexpensive thing then we’d love for you to write to us and let us know. Just contact sustwells@gmail.com

Signing off & looking forward
Deborah Aubrey Deborah Aubrey

Signing off & looking forward

Get ready for Wells EcoWeek+, happening 11th-20th October! A week bursting with activities like workshops, inspiring talks, community clean-ups, and more. It’s a fantastic opportunity to connect, learn, and contribute to a greener Wells.

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Somerset Food Trail
Deborah Aubrey Deborah Aubrey

Somerset Food Trail

The Somerset Food Trail team have been busy organising The Land Alive Conference, so get the date in your diary – November 22nd and 23rd.

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This Machine Fights Climate Change
Deborah Aubrey Deborah Aubrey

This Machine Fights Climate Change

It’s hard to think of a more sustainable means of transport than the bicycle. As well as the obvious physical benefits to your health and fitness, cycling also generates a feeling of mental wellbeing as you glide along in quietness, breathing fresh air, and taking in the beauty of the countryside.

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July 4th - That’s a surprise!
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July 4th - That’s a surprise!

It’s election time - please do make sure the candidates in your area know that you want them to address the challenge of the Climate Emergency as well as The Great British Biodiversity Loss.

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The Survival of Bees
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The Survival of Bees

Bees are under threat. Present species extinction rates are 100 to 1,000 times higher than normal due to human impacts. Close to 35 percent of invertebrate pollinators, particularly bees and butterflies, and about 17 percent of vertebrate pollinators, such as bats, face extinction globally. Find out what you can do to help.

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Walking to School
Deborah Aubrey Deborah Aubrey

Walking to School

You only have to walk along North Road around school drop off and pick up time to see that a significant number of parents and grandparents walk their kids and grandkids to and from school - bravo we say! Why? Read on….

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Black Gold
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Black Gold

We’re at the tail-end of International Compost Week – so this week we’re sharing some hints and tips on making ‘Black Gold’

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Mind The Gap
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Mind The Gap

Mind the Gap! Tasty meat free recipes ideas for you to enjoy in the Hungry Gap.

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Stop Food Waste
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Stop Food Waste

We probably all know the statistics about food waste, but a reminder: 33% of all food produced globally is lost or wasted each year accounting for 8% of all greenhouse gas emissions. What can you do to reduce yours?

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Wells Tech Amnesty
Deborah Aubrey Deborah Aubrey

Wells Tech Amnesty

FIXY and Sustainable Wells will be holding a Tech Amnesty to encourage all who live and work in the city and surrounds to consider mining the e-waste gathering dust rather than the planet, at the same time closing the Digital Divide by donating old tech to those in digital need.

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Raising Our Voice
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Raising Our Voice

In 2016, a group of forty Swiss women had the seed of an idea and let it germinate. This week it flowered. You may have seen or heard about it. You may have been inspired by it. Read more about it and action you can take locally in our ‘Year of Living Sustainably’ blog this week.

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Loving Our Library
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Loving Our Library

I am a Public Library Lover. What’s not to love ? If you’re lucky (and we are in Wells) you have a fabulous public space, open for a fair amount of the week where no-one wants you to buy or do anything. It could be called Wells Sanctuary but don’t be mistaken, there’s plenty going on. Have you popped in lately?

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The war against ‘weeds’
Deborah Aubrey Deborah Aubrey

The war against ‘weeds’

For decades, the gloves have been off when it comes to dealing with unwanted plants in our gardens - but is it time to put the (gardening) gloves back on?

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Forest Bathing
Deborah Aubrey Deborah Aubrey

Forest Bathing

Forest Bathing, also known as Shinrin-Yoku was established in Japan in 1980’s and has been proven to be a very effective tool to overcome the ill effects of a hectic life and stressful work environment. Give it a try in and around Wells.

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Strawberry line Update
Deborah Aubrey Deborah Aubrey

Strawberry line Update

It is a magical thing, the Strawberry Line: it renders the countryside safe and hospitable, for all, regardless of age or ability, and creates meaningful connections across our local landscape. Why not take a wander over the Easter holiday?

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World Wildlife Day
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World Wildlife Day

What did you do on World Wildlife Day on 3rd March? The theme this year was "Connecting People and Planet: Exploring Digital Innovation in Wildlife Conservation." Why not take a look at these ideas for using technology when you are out in nature.

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Blimey it’s been wet!
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Blimey it’s been wet!

It’s an old saying … ‘You Can’t Have Climate Change Without The Climate Actually Changing’ ... and this winter has not only been warm but has also been … wet. Read here about ways you can understand the risk of your home flooding and how to be prepared.

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It’s Real Bread Week
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It’s Real Bread Week

It’s Real Bread Week - so break out the flour, the water and the salt and get baking!

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Tales of Tiny Houses
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Tales of Tiny Houses

Did you know, through its Make & Mend Project, Sustainable Wells now has a tiny toehold in the world of Tiny Houses * ? Read ur blog for more information on it’s upcoming ‘build’!

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