Upper Ouseburn Restoration Project
A partnership of local environmental charities has been enhancing an important tributary to the Tyne to improve its water quality. For over 18 months Groundwork North East & Cumbria has...
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Footprint 2018
Taking steps towards a more positive and sustainable future. Last weekend I attended Footprint 2018 at Durham University. Run over two days, the event was a series of seminars, workshops,...
The plastic pegs that should be hung out to dry
Plastic pollution is pervasive, but there are some solutions close to home. On a recent holiday in the Yorkshire Dales, I stopped for lunch beside a waterfall in a well...
No Time to Waste
Newcastle’s Waste Commission publishes final recommendations and the City Council sets to work implementing ambitious waste strategy. Last year, Newcastle City Council set up a task force to consider how...
E-bike Diary – Summer
It’s nearly a year since I bought my e-bike. My partner skeptically assumed it was just an expensive toy, but I’ve surprised her, and myself! Regular readers will already know...
Wise on Waste
Newcastle City Council’s waste task force considers how to reduce rubbish and improve recycling rates. Christmas is a reminder of just how capable we all are of generating waste. Lots...
A Postcard from Madagascar
Notes from Madagascar : A Unique Environment on a Knife Edge In November, I spent two weeks trekking and wildlife spotting in Madagascar. It’s a country I’ve wanted to visit...
Top Posts of 2017
As Tracing Green reaches it’s 3rd birthday, we reveal your favourite 3 posts of 2017. In a few days time, we’ll be celebrating Tracing Green’s 3rd birthday. This year we’ve...
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