Carol Febry talks about how to reduce our plastic consumption

Plastic does not go away. It simply breaks down into micro and nano plastics which have now been found to enter our bodies through our food, our drinking water, toiletries and cleaning products. We talk to Carol Febry from Plastic-Free Cheltenham about how to reduce our plastic consumption.

Plastic-Free Cheltenham 

Linda Aspey talks about how to cope with climate anxiety. 

Climate change, damage to our environment and biodiversity loss all can lead to climate anxiety. We talk to Linda Aspey about how we can cope with this anxiety and still move forward to make a positive difference.

How to cope with climate anxiety 

Eoin McQuone from Go Climate Positive talks about the benefits of reducing the carbon foot print of a business.  

Can a business be both successful and environmentally friendly? Eoin McQuone from Go Climate Positive believes the two go very much hand in hand.

Business and Sustainability Hand in Hand

The Francis Hall Edible Garden is a vibrant green space where students and members of the local community grow fruit and vegetables together. 

The Francis Close Hall Edible Garden champions the benefits and value of&nbsp;getting closer to nature. A self sustaining system and oasis of calm in the middle of Cheltenham town centre.

The Edible Garden

Sam Attard, Ethical Revolutionary challenges the status quo with his self belief that a change can make a difference

Sam Attard - Ethical Revolutionary

 Inspiring people to make changes from the moment you walk through your gate to the end of your garden. 

Communities are powerful, when we act on that empowerment, councils and government nationally and globally will have no choice but to really listen and make impactful changes before it is too late. Vanessa Angelo Thompson talks about her organisation From The Ground Up inspiring people to make changes from the moment you walk through your gate to the end of your garden.&nbsp;

From The Ground Up - Vanessa Angelo-Thompson

Exploring ways our education system can best meet the needs of the younger generation in the face of an uncertain future

For many young people climate change is causing feelings of powerlessness and anxiety heightening the risk of mental health issues. Dr Paul Vare, senior lecturer in research development at the University of Gloucestershire, explores ways our education system can best meet the needs of the younger generation in the face of an uncertain future

Climate Anxiety with Dr Paul Vare

Trees are vital. As the biggest plants on the planet they give us oxygen, store carbon, stabilise the soil and give life to the world's wild life. They provide us with the materials for tools and shelter. Chris Chavase is senior trees officer at Cheltenham Borough Council.

The biggest plants on the planet  with Chris Chavase talking about the vital role of trees 

Hannah Basnett from Foodloose in Cheltenham talks about sustainable food shopping

No plastic, organic and zero waste - the holy grail of sustainable food shopping. Hannah Basnett tells us how Foodloose in Cheltenham has achieved this.

Sustainable food shopping with Hannah Basnett from Foodloose

Sustainable Stories

Sharing stories from people who are making changes and finding a more sustainable way to live.

Losing Our Cool

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