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Discover real Oxfordshire success stories of staying warm, cutting energy use, and reducing bills - and learn how you can do the same.

Tis the season to waste less, recycle more, and celebrate a greener Christmas in Oxfordshire.

Oxfordshire’s new Local Nature Recovery Strategy is bringing communities together to restore biodiversity, build climate resilience, and inspire collective action for nature’s comeback across the county.

Flood Action Week 2025 (13-19 October) is a good time to remind people what sort of preparations they need to think about now – as well as what to do if their property becomes flooded

Repair Cafés like the one at Bicester Green are working to prevent treasured items heading to landfill.

This year’s National Allotments Week runs from 11-17 August. However, if you want to grow something edible but don’t have an allotment, how about planting a community orchard? Here’s how Cuddesdon and Denton Parish Council went about it

To celebrate World Bee Day (20 May), we’re exploring the world of bees, with nature recovery officer, Roselle Chapman. We’re looking at how these environmental heroes live and the steps we can take to help them (and us) thrive.

In Oxfordshire there are a variety of organisations which can help lower the financial and environmental cost of maternity wear and baby supplies.

Oxfordshire County Council will be hosting a free workshop to help local SMEs develop Carbon Reduction Plans.

Biodiversity conservation in Oxfordshire is unique and Rocey Belandria, Climate and Natural Environment Officer, has lots of suggestions for how to get involved.

Food Waste Action Week runs from 17 to 23 March, a national campaign focussed on reducing food waste.

In October 2024, Rose Hill and Iffley Low Carbon (RHILC) was delighted and honoured to be the overall winner of the Oxford Climate Award and also winner of the Climate Community Group Award.

This month – which coincides with Energy Saving Week (17-23 January) - we are looking at how we can reduce the amount of gas and electricity we waste, while also saving costs and staying warm at home.

It’s National Tree Week (November 23 to December 1), the UK’s annual celebration of trees!

Discover the local Libraries of Things, where you can borrow party kit for those holiday gatherings. Plus, how to hire a a party outfit, and some gorgeous, green ways to wrap your gifts. Read on for ideas to make this festive season a sustainable one.

Advice on developing affordable and sustainable housing from Hook Norton Community Land Trust

Advice on how to ensure all recyclable items can be saved from the rubbish and recycled into something else

Encouraging everyone to buy only pre-owned items for the 30 days in September

Advice from Berkshire Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust, by Russell Hartwell

Advice from Future Nature Wildlife Trust Consultancy, by Russell Hartwell

Food Waste Action Week runs from 18 to 24 March. It’s the biggest annual food waste reduction campaign.

We need your help to create a new strategy for nature recovery across Oxfordshire

Tips on how to recycle correctly at home so all waste goes into the correct bin.

Oxfordshire County Council discusses how remarkably effective trees are at improving air quality