Transition Buxton CIC
@transitionbuxton.bsky.social
Thinking Globally and acting locally – Transition Buxton is a group of local people concerned about our environment, resilience and sustainability. Working collaboratively on the ground to support our community to thrive.
We had such fun at the Buxton Green Assembly in October we might just do something similar again this autumn, watch the film here
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Buxton Green Assembly
This is "Buxton Green Assembly" by The Agnew Film Company on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
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February 4, 2026 at 5:16 PM
We had such fun at the Buxton Green Assembly in October we might just do something similar again this autumn, watch the film here
vimeo.com/1158480953
vimeo.com/1158480953
Worried? Get active in your community, your business, your home - we can make the scale of change that is needed IF everyone does everything possible - we are all part of the problem, and potentially part of the sollution.
🔎20 years ahead of prediction
As rivers swell and homes are cut off in the wake of two named storms, scientists say torrential winter rains are arriving in the UK 20 years earlier than climate models projected.
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-int...
As rivers swell and homes are cut off in the wake of two named storms, scientists say torrential winter rains are arriving in the UK 20 years earlier than climate models projected.
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-int...
‘Homes may have to be abandoned’: how climate crisis has reshaped Britain’s flood risk
As rivers swell and homes are cut off, scientists say UK winter rainfall is already 20 years ahead of predictions
www.theguardian.com
February 2, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Worried? Get active in your community, your business, your home - we can make the scale of change that is needed IF everyone does everything possible - we are all part of the problem, and potentially part of the sollution.
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Check out this guest post from Jean McLean (Director of Engagement at the Green Economy Coalition). Jean explains why the "growth at all costs" era is losing its grip on the global imagination.
The majority is with us. Let’s act like it.
Read the blog: 350.org/84-of-us-wan...
The majority is with us. Let’s act like it.
Read the blog: 350.org/84-of-us-wan...
84% of us want nature protected, even if it slows economic growth
A new global poll shows people want governments to reclaim the economy for people and the planet.
350.org
February 2, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Check out this guest post from Jean McLean (Director of Engagement at the Green Economy Coalition). Jean explains why the "growth at all costs" era is losing its grip on the global imagination.
The majority is with us. Let’s act like it.
Read the blog: 350.org/84-of-us-wan...
The majority is with us. Let’s act like it.
Read the blog: 350.org/84-of-us-wan...
Mon 2 Feb 7:30pm Art of Activism film screening at Pavilion Arts Centre in partnership with Buxton Film Club, book £6 tickets via Buxton Opera House Box Office or on the door. So far as we know this is the only screening of this film in Derbyshire.
January 25, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Mon 2 Feb 7:30pm Art of Activism film screening at Pavilion Arts Centre in partnership with Buxton Film Club, book £6 tickets via Buxton Opera House Box Office or on the door. So far as we know this is the only screening of this film in Derbyshire.
We had an exceptionally busy Repair Cafe today, 48 items given TLC, so satisfying to extend the life of things that would otherwise end up going to the tip and the community atmosphere is a treat.
January 24, 2026 at 4:48 PM
We had an exceptionally busy Repair Cafe today, 48 items given TLC, so satisfying to extend the life of things that would otherwise end up going to the tip and the community atmosphere is a treat.
Warm Homes Plan UK is a good step in the righyt direction
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
UK households to get £15bn for solar and green tech to lower energy bills
The government has announced the details of its long-awaited Warm Homes Plan which promises to cut energy bills.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 22, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Warm Homes Plan UK is a good step in the righyt direction
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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🎉 Green GAIN from Reform! 🎉
💚 Congratulations to Lian Pizzey on being elected in Horsley division on Derbyshire County Council!
💚 Congratulations to Lian Pizzey on being elected in Horsley division on Derbyshire County Council!
January 21, 2026 at 1:45 PM
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Nearly 400 millionaires and billionaires have signed a letter calling for increased taxes on the super-rich.
Extreme wealth means extreme power - over our politics, our media, and our lives.
When even the super-rich know it's time to tax them more, will Labour finally listen?
Extreme wealth means extreme power - over our politics, our media, and our lives.
When even the super-rich know it's time to tax them more, will Labour finally listen?
January 21, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Nearly 400 millionaires and billionaires have signed a letter calling for increased taxes on the super-rich.
Extreme wealth means extreme power - over our politics, our media, and our lives.
When even the super-rich know it's time to tax them more, will Labour finally listen?
Extreme wealth means extreme power - over our politics, our media, and our lives.
When even the super-rich know it's time to tax them more, will Labour finally listen?
We need to manage our water so much better
"According to the Beijing local government, the city reuses 50m cubic metres of rainwater each year. Along with other sources, such as runoff from bathrooms, more than 30% of Beijing’s water needs are met by reused water"
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
"According to the Beijing local government, the city reuses 50m cubic metres of rainwater each year. Along with other sources, such as runoff from bathrooms, more than 30% of Beijing’s water needs are met by reused water"
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘If you’re flushing the toilet with grey water, people should know’: how China turned rain into an asset
Architects and designers have recycled ancient practice of collecting rainwater to make buildings ecologically friendly
www.theguardian.com
January 18, 2026 at 5:18 PM
We need to manage our water so much better
"According to the Beijing local government, the city reuses 50m cubic metres of rainwater each year. Along with other sources, such as runoff from bathrooms, more than 30% of Beijing’s water needs are met by reused water"
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
"According to the Beijing local government, the city reuses 50m cubic metres of rainwater each year. Along with other sources, such as runoff from bathrooms, more than 30% of Beijing’s water needs are met by reused water"
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Taking strong action to tackle the climate crisis will increase countries’ economic growth, rather than damage their finances as critics of net zero policies have claimed, research from the world’s economic watchdog has found
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Tackling climate crisis will increase economic growth, OECD research finds
Third of global GDP could be lost this century if climate crisis runs unchecked, says report
www.theguardian.com
January 18, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Taking strong action to tackle the climate crisis will increase countries’ economic growth, rather than damage their finances as critics of net zero policies have claimed, research from the world’s economic watchdog has found
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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The High Seas Treaty enters into force tomorrow, 17 January. But what does it mean?
www.wri.org/insights/hig...
www.wri.org/insights/hig...
After 20 Years, an Agreement to Safeguard the 'High Seas' Takes Force
The High Seas Treaty enters into force on Jan. 17, 2026. WRI experts unpacked what this landmark treaty is, why it's so important and what comes next.
www.wri.org
January 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM
The High Seas Treaty enters into force tomorrow, 17 January. But what does it mean?
www.wri.org/insights/hig...
www.wri.org/insights/hig...
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📉The Office for Environmental Protection has once again found government progress on meeting its environmental goals and commitments is largely off track.
The lack of 'green' in its summary assessment is striking.
www.theoep.org.uk/news/actions...
The lack of 'green' in its summary assessment is striking.
www.theoep.org.uk/news/actions...
January 13, 2026 at 8:21 AM
📉The Office for Environmental Protection has once again found government progress on meeting its environmental goals and commitments is largely off track.
The lack of 'green' in its summary assessment is striking.
www.theoep.org.uk/news/actions...
The lack of 'green' in its summary assessment is striking.
www.theoep.org.uk/news/actions...
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🌱 Why are we still digging up our equivalent of rainforests - peat bogs - when alternatives exist?
In the latest @green-alliance.org.uk blog, @trewin.bsky.social explains why the government must urgently bring forward a new law to end peat sales in the UK.
greenallianceblog.org.uk/2026/01/08/p...
In the latest @green-alliance.org.uk blog, @trewin.bsky.social explains why the government must urgently bring forward a new law to end peat sales in the UK.
greenallianceblog.org.uk/2026/01/08/p...
Peat-free legislation is essential to end uncertainty and confusion
This post is by Trewin Restorick, founder of the sustainability consultancy Sizzle. Despite repeated government promises to end the sale of peat for horticulture, the necessary legislation has stil…
greenallianceblog.org.uk
January 8, 2026 at 9:34 AM
🌱 Why are we still digging up our equivalent of rainforests - peat bogs - when alternatives exist?
In the latest @green-alliance.org.uk blog, @trewin.bsky.social explains why the government must urgently bring forward a new law to end peat sales in the UK.
greenallianceblog.org.uk/2026/01/08/p...
In the latest @green-alliance.org.uk blog, @trewin.bsky.social explains why the government must urgently bring forward a new law to end peat sales in the UK.
greenallianceblog.org.uk/2026/01/08/p...
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🌪️ 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐮𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬, 𝐚 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐊 – energy firms have committed £77 billion to improving the country’s infrastructure over the coming years.
January 14, 2026 at 12:16 PM
🌪️ 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐮𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬, 𝐚 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐊 – energy firms have committed £77 billion to improving the country’s infrastructure over the coming years.
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Across the UK, a growing number of farmers are discovering that the free grazing opportunities offered by some solar panel sites are a toe-hold in an industry where land is often unaffordable or unobtainable
www.theguardian.com/environment...
www.theguardian.com/environment...
Solar grazing: ‘triple-win’ for sheep farmers, renewables and society or just a PR exercise for energy companies?
For Hannah Thorogood, a first-generation Lincolnshire farmer, grazing her sheep on solar land gave her a leg-up in the industry
www.theguardian.com
January 15, 2026 at 1:29 PM
Across the UK, a growing number of farmers are discovering that the free grazing opportunities offered by some solar panel sites are a toe-hold in an industry where land is often unaffordable or unobtainable
www.theguardian.com/environment...
www.theguardian.com/environment...
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How big is the UK's tree planting gap?
An area 3️⃣❎ the size of London 🤯
Our new analysis shows why ⬆️ 🌳 planting in the next 5 years is vital
eciu.net/media/press...
An area 3️⃣❎ the size of London 🤯
Our new analysis shows why ⬆️ 🌳 planting in the next 5 years is vital
eciu.net/media/press...
January 12, 2026 at 11:44 AM
How big is the UK's tree planting gap?
An area 3️⃣❎ the size of London 🤯
Our new analysis shows why ⬆️ 🌳 planting in the next 5 years is vital
eciu.net/media/press...
An area 3️⃣❎ the size of London 🤯
Our new analysis shows why ⬆️ 🌳 planting in the next 5 years is vital
eciu.net/media/press...
Variety is the spice of life
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Supermarkets could help UK shoppers eat more sustainable local fish – study
Shift from ‘big 5’ imports to British fish such as sprats and sardines would help diets and the planet, say researchers
www.theguardian.com
January 11, 2026 at 12:38 PM
Variety is the spice of life
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Time to speak up!
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘A silent majority’: MPs underestimate support for green policies, study reveals
Exclusive: From solar subsidies to meat taxes, minority rightwing voices appear to drown out the consensus
www.theguardian.com
January 8, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Time to speak up!
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Some have hailed America’s escalating trade war as a means to finally curb overconsumption of cheap goods. Instead, the economic hardship its likely to bring on will eviscerate efforts to transform the industry for the better, writes Kenneth P. Pucker. www.businessoffashion.com/opinions/sus...
Tariffs Won’t Kill Fast Fashion, But They Might Kill Sustainable Fashion
Some have hailed America’s escalating trade war as a means to finally curb overconsumption of cheap goods. Instead, the economic hardship its likely to bring on will eviscerate efforts to transform th...
www.businessoffashion.com
January 8, 2026 at 10:02 AM
Some have hailed America’s escalating trade war as a means to finally curb overconsumption of cheap goods. Instead, the economic hardship its likely to bring on will eviscerate efforts to transform the industry for the better, writes Kenneth P. Pucker. www.businessoffashion.com/opinions/sus...
Supporting Sustainable Livig in Buxton in 2026 www.buxtonadvertiser.co.uk/arts-and-cul...
Support Sustainable Living in Buxton 2026
Transition Buxton has lots going on to support your ambition to live more sustainably in 2026.
www.buxtonadvertiser.co.uk
January 5, 2026 at 11:43 AM
Supporting Sustainable Livig in Buxton in 2026 www.buxtonadvertiser.co.uk/arts-and-cul...
Next #Buxton Repair Cafe Sat 24 January 2026 9:30am-1pm in the halls of Buxton Methodist Church. No fees, just pay what you can afford and feel is fair.
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The community repair cafes fixing sentimental and everyday items
Repair cafes across the region are fixing both sentimental and everyday items.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 28, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Next #Buxton Repair Cafe Sat 24 January 2026 9:30am-1pm in the halls of Buxton Methodist Church. No fees, just pay what you can afford and feel is fair.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Almost everything is recyclable in theory, but, in practice it depends on whether the process is effective & economically viable: the labels to look out for + what they mean, what you can do with common types of packaging + tips to cut your packaging use overall www.which.co.uk/reviews/shop...
How to recycle in the UK - Which?
Find out what you can and can't recycle, including plastics, paper, glass, metal and food waste
www.which.co.uk
December 21, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Almost everything is recyclable in theory, but, in practice it depends on whether the process is effective & economically viable: the labels to look out for + what they mean, what you can do with common types of packaging + tips to cut your packaging use overall www.which.co.uk/reviews/shop...
Dumping of waste in rivers during industrialisation led to disastrous consequences for otters who consumed the toxins from factories & pesticides. Bans on harmful pollutants improved water quality and a targeted reintroduction campaign have now helped them return www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Hightailing along city streets and raiding ponds: otters’ revival in Britain
Still rare only 20 years ago, the charismatic animals are in almost every UK river and a conservation success story
www.theguardian.com
December 21, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Dumping of waste in rivers during industrialisation led to disastrous consequences for otters who consumed the toxins from factories & pesticides. Bans on harmful pollutants improved water quality and a targeted reintroduction campaign have now helped them return www.theguardian.com/environment/...
We need legislation introduced in 2026 to ensure growers in the UK can confidently plan for a peat-free future and the devastating commercial extraction of peatlands can come to an end at last. actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sal...
Sign the petition to end peat sales!
No more delays: Let's get peat out of gardens once and for all. The time for uncertainty has ended.
actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk
December 19, 2025 at 10:39 AM
We need legislation introduced in 2026 to ensure growers in the UK can confidently plan for a peat-free future and the devastating commercial extraction of peatlands can come to an end at last. actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sal...
Philip Landrigan, a paediatrician & professor of global public health said: “The world really has to wake up and do something about chemical pollution. I would argue that the problem of chemical pollution is every bit as serious as the problem with climate change” www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Synthetic chemicals in food system creating health burden of $2.2tn a year, report finds
Scientists issue urgent warning about chemicals, found to cause cancer and infertility as well as harming environment
www.theguardian.com
December 19, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Philip Landrigan, a paediatrician & professor of global public health said: “The world really has to wake up and do something about chemical pollution. I would argue that the problem of chemical pollution is every bit as serious as the problem with climate change” www.theguardian.com/environment/...