This month, the UK Government released an official report discussing “Global biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse and national security”. This paper on biodiversity and national security contemplates the risks that Britain could face if climate change and biodiversity loss continue to go unchecked, and is vital reading. It’s not a long paper, only 14 pages or... Continue Reading →
2025 has been another busy year for ActForEaling. We supported schools and parents with our green schools network and uniform swap, and toured the borough with our informative display on reducing waste. Green front gardens were celebrated, joined forces with other networks for our partner mixer events, and even took part in Ealing’s first climate... Continue Reading →
Groundwork is an environmental charity supporting practical action to create a fair and green future in which people, places, and nature thrive. Groundwork support local communities and businesses to build capacity and resilience. In Ealing, they provide Green Doctors and the Floating classroom for schools and youth groups. Groundwork is organised into local chapters :... Continue Reading →
Ealing Council signs up to a national voluntary agreement to tackle the millions of tonnes of food that are wasted every year. What’s involved with the UK Food & Drink Pact The council has committed to supporting the reduction of local food waste, tackling food and drink related carbon emissions and promoting responsible water management. Ealing Council has long championed local... Continue Reading →
Share The Joy is a Community Cycling Fund organised by London Cycling Campaign and Lime bikes, with support from LOUD Mobility. The Cycling fund awards grants to projects that help encourage more people to cycle, specifically those that improve Health and Wellbeing, Accessibility & Inclusion or Skills & Connectivity. Funding is awarded four times a... Continue Reading →
In Ealing, and much of London, the gully drains on the road are designed to carry away rain water. It prevents road flooding local to the gully. This water from the gully flows directly into the local river. So any urban pollution that runs into these drains really affects the rivers and water system .... Continue Reading →
On Saturday night, my husband and I were walking home through Acton when we passed someone polishing off the last bites of a meal. Without hesitation, they placed the empty plate, cutlery and all, on the pavement and climbed into their still-running van. “Are you done with that?” I asked. With a smirk, they replied,... Continue Reading →
For nearly three years, piles of rubbish gathered beneath the railway bridge connecting Perryn Road to Goldsmith Avenue in Central Acton, a forgotten patch hidden from sight, yet impossible to ignore. Furniture, old clothes, beer bottles, even discarded nitrous oxide canisters littered the ground. It was a sad reflection of how easily spaces can be... Continue Reading →
ActForEaling wants to hear from anyone planning an event or activity that could be part of Circular Economy Week coming up on 20-26 October What is the circular economy #CEweek2025 is all about celebrating and inspiring a new "stuff" revolution. A revolution that is challenging how we buy, use and then throw away. The circular... Continue Reading →
Last week, thousands of residents across Ealing discovered new ways to save money, improve their local green spaces, and take meaningful climate action, as part of the first-ever Ealing Climate Week. From photo exhibitions in libraries, expert-led advice sessions on cutting energy bills and discovery days in local parks to school uniform swaps and a... Continue Reading →
