Food & Waste

Aug 185 min read

REFILL HEROES: cut packaging, protect the planet

Local refill shops are an inspiration to Climate Action Newcastle members! But 2024 is seeing changes, with some favourites closing their...

Jan 253 min read

MEET ANNA: love animals, eat plants #Veganuary

<<You may already have encountered Anna Malia, at one of many activities driven by her love of animals: offering plant-based food...

Jan 227 min read

PLANTS ON OUR PLATES: lots more to come!

<<Thanks for your fantastic support and ideas in our first four-week feast of Veganuary information! It gave us a lift at the start of...

Jan 152 min read

MEET YASMIN: local plant-food fan #Veganuary

<<A team of local plant-based food enthusiasts are kindly sharing their stories, providing ace tips and answering queries from Climate...

Dec 29, 20236 min read

January=Veganuary: More for less in 2024!

<<New Year is a great time to experiment! We're compiling your queries and tips here, with answers from our panel of local vegan experts....

Sep 15, 20232 min read

SECONDHAND SEPT: great supporter tips!

<<As usual, we've been sharing all our area's top tips and latest news, to mark Secondhand September. We'd love to hear your...

Oct 26, 20226 min read

THE HORROR LURKING IN OUR WARDROBES!

<<GUEST BLOGGER DECLAN WISEMAN, FROM GREEN HEART COLLECTIVE, SHARES GREAT IDEAS FOR GETTING THE MONSTER OUT OF OUR WARDROBES – AND OUR...

Sep 29, 20222 min read

REPAIR & REPURPOSE: new maps and guide

It’s been great to see the rise of refill shops and reusing items. They’re now much more mainstream, so for this year’s Second Hand...

Sep 24, 20223 min read

FREEGLE IT! – it's easy! Save money, save the planet!

<< You may already enjoy reusing and repurposing items. But have you discovered Freegle yet?? Climate Action Newcastle member Olwyn...

Jul 12, 20224 min read

BIG PLASTIC COUNT – confession time!

<< 2024's Big Plastic Count is heading our way - have you signed up yet? If not, here's the link. But be warned: the results of the UK’s...

Jun 11, 20224 min read

Local Refill Heroes 2022! - share the joy

<< Local refill shops are an inspiration to Climate Action Newcastle members! Our previous blog and map (LINK HERE) celebrates increased...