KEEP IT GREEN
Curious about how you can cut down on your carbon footprint? Be inspired by local businesses and events in Surrey who are carrying the baton for a brighter, cleaner and greener future for all this June.
30 DAYS WILD / JUNE 1 – 30 / EVERYWHERE
Spend the month of June getting closer to nature by taking up the Wildlife Trust’s 30 Days Wild Challenge. From walking barefoot in the grass to counting spiders in the shed, get closer to nature this June, and help nurture our environment.
For more information, visit surreywildlifetrust.org
ETHICAL VEGAN MARKETS / JUNE 4, 10, 11, 17 + 25 / GUILDFORD, EGHAM, REDHILL, WALTON + KINGSTON
Whether you’re looking for environmentally friendly products for your home or want to fill your larder with some tasty vegan treats, head for these monthly Ethical Vegan Events taking place in Guildford, Egham, Redhill, Walton and Kingston – browse and buy from a range of sustainable-centric sellers.
For more information, visit ethicalveganevents.com
TO BE WORN AGAIN KILO SALE / JUNE 4 / ZERO CARBON, GUILDFORD
Bargains galore are in-store at this Vintage Kilo sale, held at ZERO in Guildford’s town centre this month. Thrift-seekers and those with a penchant for yesteryear threads can sift through rails of preloved, vintage and retro garms. Shop by weight and pick up vintage threads whilst re-using others’ unwanted items.
For more information, visit zerocarbonguildford.org
REIGATE SUSTAINABILITY MARKET / JUNE 10 / REIGATE METHODIST CHURCH, REIGATE HIGH STREET
The Reigate Sustainability Market arrives at Reigate Methodist Church on Reigate High Street this June, Bringing together local organisations, artisans, food & drink producers and businesses that share a passion for sustainability. Spend the day learning how to make your life choices more sustainable and be inspired to change your ways to live in a cleaner and altogether greener environment.
For more information, visit nature-reclaimed.shop/market
THE GREAT BIG GREEN WEEK / JUNE 10 – 18 / EVERYWHERE
Hooray, for planet earth and all it’s wonder! The Great Big Green Week takes place this June, encouraging everyone to get together and do their bit to help their neighbours and their neighbourhood live a greener lifestyle. From silent disco, litter picks to clearing your local stream of rubbish left there by some silly person.
For more information, visit greatbiggreenweek.com
GREEN ELMBRIDGE SUSTAINABILITY FAIR / JUNE 17 / RIVERHOUSE BARN ARTS CENTRE, WALTON
Looking for hints and tips on how to live a leaner, cleaner, and greener lifestyle? Head to the Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre this month and listen to an array of expert speakers, meet community representatives and participate in free workshops.
For more information, visit riverhousebarn.co.uk