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Presenting Zero's draft strategy-on-a-page

Bronwen Smith-Thomas

Nov 269 min read

Presenting Zero's draft strategy-on-a-page

A month on from our strategy refresh workshop, read the draft 'strategy-on-a-page' and provide your comments.

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Opinion: Come to the Community Fridge for a Taste of Community

Ben Cribbin

Nov 234 min read

Opinion: Come to the Community Fridge for a Taste of Community

ZERO's community fridge has saved over 25 tonnes of food waste and built a community

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Skip the Black Friday Frenzy - Borrow for Free at the Guildford Library of Things!

Thomas Lashbrooke

Nov 182 min read

Skip the Black Friday Frenzy - Borrow for Free at the Guildford Library of Things!

Skip Black Friday and borrow for free at Guildford Library of Things. Save money and reduce waste—borrow instead of buying!

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Sam Peters

Nov 75 min read

War and climate change: A vicious cycle

As Remembrance Day approaches, Zero volunteer Sam Peters reflects on the relationship between war and climate change.

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Zero Carbon Guildford

Nov 611 min read

What Is Doughnut Economics?

We’ve been running Doughnut Economics workshops for almost 4 years for residents, schools, the Surrey Hills National Landscape Board and...

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We're Hiring: Marketing & Communications Manager

Bronwen Smith-Thomas

Oct 105 min read

We're Hiring: Marketing & Communications Manager

Role description for new paid role for Zero Carbon Guildford. Zero Carbon Guildford (ZCG) is looking for an experienced and effective...

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Opinion: The climate crisis and consumerism - Guildford Library of Things

Petra Todd

Aug 282 min read

Opinion: The climate crisis and consumerism - Guildford Library of Things

The Library of Things initiative which is a collaboration between Zero Carbon Guildford and Guildford Library launched July 29th....

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Guildford Library of Things: Back and Better Than Ever!

Thomas Lashbrooke

Aug 132 min read

Guildford Library of Things: Back and Better Than Ever!

The Guildford Library of Things (LoT) has made a fantastic comeback this July with a mission to help local residents save money, reduce...

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We're Hiring: Project Development Coordinator

Zero Carbon Guildford

May 125 min read

We're Hiring: Project Development Coordinator

Role description for new paid role for Zero Carbon Guildford. Zero Carbon Guildford (ZCG) needs an experienced, organised and capable...

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Zero Carbon Guildford

May 125 min read

We're Hiring: Operations Coordinator

Role description for new paid role for Zero Carbon Guildford. Zero Carbon Guildford (ZCG) needs an enthusiastic, organised and capable...

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Mel T

Apr 291 min read

Download Food Waste Awareness Bingo

Download our Food Waste Awareness Bingo for free and discover simple yet effective tips to reduce food waste in your home.

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Biking Basics: Where to get a bike in Guildford

Thomas Lashbrooke

Apr 23 min read

Biking Basics: Where to get a bike in Guildford

Cycling instead of driving can significantly reduce your impact on the environment. With Guildford's stunning natural landscapes, opting...

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Zero Carbon Guildford

Mar 124 min read

ZCG Awarded 4 Year Grant! 🎉

Zero Carbon Guildford is thrilled to announce that we’ve been awarded funding through The National Lottery Community Fund! Over the past...

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Good news on solar panel, EV charger, heat pump and battery storage uptake in Shalford and Guildford!

Richard Eldridge

Jan 143 min read

Good news on solar panel, EV charger, heat pump and battery storage uptake in Shalford and Guildford!

Last year (by which I mean 2023) I began to wonder how much solar PV was installed in the area, and whether it was a significant amount...

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Zero Carbon Guildford

Dec 4, 20234 min read

Zero Carbon Guildford awarded funding for in-person home-energy advice

We're thrilled to announce that we have been awarded funding to deliver an ‘innovative in-person energy advice project’ through the Local...

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ZCG Job Opportunities: Project Coordinator + Energy Champions Training

Zero Carbon Guildford

Nov 20, 20236 min read

ZCG Job Opportunities: Project Coordinator + Energy Champions Training

We have very exciting news on its way, involving a new delivery contract for ZCG. This has enabled us to offer two types of paid role...

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Richard Eldridge

Oct 12, 20237 min read

Living with an Electric Car

Maybe you’ve already read the blog Should I Buy an Electric Car?. This uses lifetime CO2 emissions to show why the answer, if you are...

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We're Hiring: Charity Activity Coordinator

Zero Carbon Guildford

Sep 18, 20234 min read

We're Hiring: Charity Activity Coordinator

Role description for new paid role for Zero Carbon Guildford. Zero Carbon Guildford needs an enthusiastic, organised and capable person...

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Zero Carbon Guildford

Sep 12, 20238 min read

ZERO's Impact on Volunteers Lives

Volunteering is proven to have a huge number of benefits. Every year surveys by voluntary organisations report the positive impact that...

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Zero Carbon Guildford Library of Things saves local residents £36,849

Jack White

Sep 1, 20233 min read

Zero Carbon Guildford Library of Things saves local residents £36,849

The average drill is used for 12 minutes in its entire lifetime. If you borrow a drill for the few times you actually need one, you'll...

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