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Community Champions: A sustainability success story amidst a global pandemic
Sustainable Merton’s Community Champions are a group of 150 local volunteers, passionate about promoting sustainability in Merton. Even a...
Feb 12, 20212 min read


Sustainable Food Places: The story so far
Last year, Sustainable Merton joined Sustainable Food Places: a partnership programme led by the Soil Association, Food Matters and...
Feb 12, 20211 min read


Record-breaking harvest at Phipps Bridge Community Garden
From June to December 2020, our Community Champions harvested a whopping 1,020kg of fresh produce, grown with love and care at Phipps...
Feb 12, 20212 min read


What's it really like to own an electric vehicle in Merton?
With electric vehicle ownership soaring, is it time to make the switch? Sustainable Merton's Community Champion Energy Team have been...
Jan 18, 20217 min read


Thinking of making the switch to an electric vehicle? Here's what you should know
Sustainable Merton’s Community Champions Energy Team recently had the pleasure to interview fellow Community Champion Rachel. In her role...
Jan 18, 20214 min read


Energy and the Climate Emergency: What's happening in Merton?
Sustainable Merton is delighted to welcome Alan Maries to its board of trustees. With a professional background in assessing the impacts...
Jan 18, 20212 min read


Merton's Climate Action Group: Buildings and Energy
Merton Council's Climate Action Group, launching on 27 January, provides a framework to develop community-led projects that will reduce...
Jan 18, 20211 min read


As the sun goes down...
Looking back over 2020 our Mitcham Community Orchard and Garden has been a blessing as a refuge for wildlife and a green space that has...
Dec 17, 20201 min read


Loving Earth Project receives the backing of Merton Giving
We are delighted to announce that Sustainable Merton's partnership with the Loving Earth Project has received the backing of Merton...
Dec 16, 20201 min read


Sustainable Merton Community Champion joins the Library of Things team!
Hi, I’m Seb, the new Community Activator for Morden Library of Things! A little about me: I have long been inspired by the sharing and...
Dec 9, 20201 min read


Teenagers and plastics
Blog by one of Sustainable Merton's Young Community Champions What plastics do teenagers use most? As a 15-year-old, growing up, I am...
Nov 18, 20203 min read


Covid and Food: Exceptional opportunities in unprecedented times
Blog by Blanca Peña-Méndez Sustainable Merton Community Champion (Food Action Team) and Trustee There is no doubt that many aspects of...
Nov 17, 20203 min read


How to... Make a bag out of an umbrella
Blog by Farah Merton resident Some years ago, I had two umbrellas lose their battles against the breeze in one season.  I was annoyed...
Nov 4, 20203 min read


Climate & Ecological Emergency: Taking Action Together (online conference)
Has your organisation declared a Climate (and Ecological) Emergency, committing to radically reduce its emissions and improve...
Oct 30, 20202 min read


Community Harvest: Phipps Bridge Community Garden
Earlier this year, Phipps Bridge Community Garden joined Capital Growth's Community Harvest project; a fantastic initiative providing...
Oct 19, 20202 min read


Sustainable Food Places comes to Merton
Sustainable Merton is pleased to announce we have joined Sustainable Food Places. This partnership programme is led by the Soil...
Oct 19, 20202 min read


Good Food Merton: The story so far
Diana Sterck, CEO of Sustainable Merton, presents her view on the borough’s response to food during lockdown and looks forward to...
Oct 19, 20203 min read


How to... go green with your garden waste
We are very excited that interest in local food growing and gardening is on the rise in Merton! This is a great way to help the planet...
Oct 9, 20202 min read


Eco-Bricks: A How-To Guide
by Courtney Sustainable Merton Community Champion What is an Eco-brick? An eco-brick is a plastic bottle packed with shredded,...
Oct 7, 20203 min read


#WasteWarriors: Ryan's Story
Wednesday Morning Litter Picking by Ryan, aged 9 "When I recently visited my Nan and Granddad I helped them with the weekly Wednesday...
Oct 5, 20201 min read
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