KEEP IT GREEN
Love where you live? Want to help make a change to the way you live and cut down on your carbon footprint? From places and products to events and community initiatives – check out these sustainability-centric events occurring here on your doorstep in Surrey. Keep it clean. Keep it green.
TAKE THE JUMP / MARCH 5 / ZERO, GUILDFORD
Get together at Zero Carbon Guildford this month and discover how the power of community can help protect our planet in the future. JUMP is based on research from the C40 and ARUP which shows us the most impactful ways to cut down our emissions. Featuring talks, fun activities, a kids area and more – discover more this March.
For more information, visit zerocarbonguildford.org
ETHICAL VEGAN MARKETS / MARCH 5, 12, 19 + 27 / WOKING, EGHAM, WALTON + EPSOM
Ethical Vegan Events will pop up throughout Surrey with their excellent markets. Free to attend, expect to find a host of vegan foodie treats and eats as well as a range of vegan products for you and the home that has been ethically and sustainably produced.
For more information, visit ethicalveganevents.co.uk
THE GREAT BRITISH SPRING CLEAN / MARCH 25 – APRIL 10 / EVERYWHERE
Love where you live? Take part in the Great British Spring Clean at the end of this month and help keep your neighbourhood free of unwanted waste. Be a litter hero and improve the environment on your doorstep.
For more information, visit keepbritaintidy.org
GREEN MAN WOODLAND – SPIRIT OF THE FOREST / SILENT POOL DISTILLERS, ALBURY
Did you know that the first spirit to be packaged in a cardboard bottle was conceived in Britain’s most wooded county we call home? That’s right; botanical specialists Silent Pool Distillers have a lightweight, carbon-friendly, 100% recyclable bottle for hosting their Green Man Woodland Gin. Featuring top notes of fresh pine, birch leaf and fir – get lost in the woods (not literally) this March with this excellent accompaniment to your adventure.
For more information, visit silentpooldistillers.com
HORNY PANTS / PREMIUM BAMBOO UNDERWEAR AND ORGANIC COTTON T-SHIRTS SUPPORTING ENDANGERED SPECIES
Founded by Surrey resident Keri Whinney, Horny Pants support endangered species by donating proceeds from the sale of their pants to conservation charities that help to protect rhinos and elephants. Made from bamboo and with a keen eye on keeping their carbon footprint to a minimum, why not celebrate both International Women’s Day and Mothering Sunday by purchasing a pair of pants for your favourite lady. Also, check out their totally roar some range of ‘Little Ranger‘ kids tees.
For more information, visit horny-pants.co.uk
RETHINK THE WAY YOU DRINK / JEDZ WATER BOTTLES
Founded in Farnham, Jedz is part of father and son John and Ed’s mission to reduce single-use plastic and move towards a life of reusable products. Producing stylish, practical bottles that hold cold water for up to 24 hours, why not nab yourself one today and join the refill revolution.
For more information, visit jedz.co.uk