@islington-sn
Non-profit network collaborating with the private, public and third sectors in Islington to promote best environmental practice, increase social value and the transition to a greener borough.
Caledonian Road has been hit by severe flooding 💧
The Caledonian Road Traders Association has launched a fundraiser to help them repair damage, replace stock and reopen.
If you can, please donate and share bit.ly/4cswA9P
The latest newsletter covers our recent conference, previews our year ahead and has the usual roundup of grants, events & resources: bit.ly/4tmJQTs
Our last newsletter of the year introduces a local retrofit business, has a case study on a sustainable church project and the usual update on grants, events and resources bit.ly/4sh01Bd
Our latest newsletter features the Islington Businesses Climate Resilience Toolkit!
Also, the usual roundup of upcoming events, funding and resources. bit.ly/49CkLfR
The latest ISN newsletter has a case study on a solar PV coffee roastery install, upcoming free site visits, Islington Banks Better and and a summary of events, funding and resources: bit.ly/4768nml Get in touch, for more updates, access to events & resources: hello@islingtonsustainability.network
The latest newsletter - we review the recent Sustainability Fair, welcome a new food waste social enterprise, have a theatre LED install case study, news on 2 upcoming ISN site visits, and the latest in current funding & resources: bit.ly/4p8CwbY
We've now added this workshop: Join Redress Laboratory to create your own eco-friendly fabric at the Botanical Fabric Paint Workshop – Book separate, details here: bit.ly/45ngyKo
The Islington Sustainability Fair, from 2pm, 26th Aug at Islington Assembly Hall. All stalls now sold out! Expect fun repair & upcycling activities, energy advice & retrofit info food, drink, games & prizes! Bring along electrical equipment, clothes, bicycles, toys to repair! bit.ly/45ngyKo
The latest ISN newsletter looks forward to our upcoming Sustainability Fair, covers a local solar PV installation, features a local hardware store reducing construction waste, alongside a list of current funding & training resources: bit.ly/47hTcHh
The latest ISN newsletter details our new members' charter, an intro to 2 new businesses engaged in sustainability, a retrofit case study, alongside new funding announcements. bit.ly/3TkSaCf. Get in touch, hello@islingtonsustainability.network
The latest ISN newsletter announces our summer sustainability fair, the latest retrofit case study, innovative heat mapping, a local Borrow It! service and and a roundup of current funding, events and resources bit.ly/3HjDVuF
Sign up for more updates: hello@islingtonsustainability.network
Islington Big Green Week, a series of workshops for adults and families, 9 -13th June:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/big-green-...
The latest ISN newsletter covers local B Corp success, student food waste Climate Jams collaboration, an innovative energy saving brewery and a roundup of current funding, events and resources: bit.ly/3RQ3Qfv
Donate to Freightliners City Farm in Islington and Big Green Give Match Funding will double your donation between now and 12 noon on Tuesday 29th April 💜
If they reach £10,000 they’ll receive £20k to help run the farm and deliver a programme of family activities, volunteering and community events
We've got one spot available on this tour of the Edmonton EcoPark House - waste handling facility, next Wednesday 23rd, if anyone's interested in coming along:
islingtonsustainability.network/events/
The latest ISN newsletter has features on a great local & sustainable crisps supplier (including discount offer!), an external blinds & solar shading business, an energy saving pizzeria and a mix of current funding & events. See here: bit.ly/3G61uqd Sign up: hello@islingtonsustainability.network
The latest ISN newsletter has a focus on a local PV installation, an upcoming waste recovery tour and a roundup of current funding, events and resources: bit.ly/3XS4kFh Sign up for more: hello@islingtonsustainability.network
The latest ISN newsletter has info on the community energy fund, an intro to Charity Digital, our upcoming green skills & student engagement projects & the usual mix of upcoming sustainability events & resources. bit.ly/3QjLkLP Sign up for more! hello@islingtonsustainability.network
There's still a few places available for any locals who wish to attend our upcoming retrofit tour of Leroy House, 11th Feb: islingtonsustainability.network/events/
If the UK govt follows through on plans to expand Luton and Gatwick airports, it will wipe out the climate benefit of its world-leading Clean Power Plan 2030
Adding Heathrow expansion would wipe out the pre-2050 climate benefits in just 5 years of operation
neweconomics.org/2025/01/airp...
This is a great illustration of what the new energy order looks like:
➡️large to small
➡️centralised to decentralised
➡️large grids to microgrids
➡️one-directional to bi-directional
➡️passive consumers to active prosumers
Of course this is simplified & highly stylised but it shows direction of travel.
The latest ISN newsletter has info on our upcoming retrofit site visit, a solar panel employee offer and an update on open consultations and events relevant to businesses. Sign up for more updates! hello@islingtonsustainability.network bit.ly/4hfvygj
The latest ISN newsletter highlights our recent AGM/conference, has info on a couple of consultations and a roundup of new resources and events. Details here: bit.ly/3Vym8E9. Sign up for further updates - hello@islingtonsustainability.network