Look at a map of south London and you’ll see its many ‘green lungs’: parks, playing fields, allotments, woods and cemeteries. From the street, you can spot dozens of smaller pockets of greenery: front and [...]
Articles tagged Green Living
London in a Jar
What does London taste like? One answer is delicious! Two local groups have joined together to create the perfect Christmas treat – a chutney using ingredients harvested in the surrounding area. Crystal Palace Transition Town [...]
Waste and recycling wonder open day is anything but ‘rubbish’
Have you ever wondered what happens to your rubbish after is has been thrown away? Over 450 curious visitors turned out to the waste and recycling wonder open day in Southwark on Saturday 22 September [...]
Change is coming to Rosendale Allotments!
Not many people know that hidden behind the houses in Rosendale Road is one of the largest allotment sites in London. There are over 450 plots, spread out over a hill where from the top the [...]
Something’s Taking Root in Crystal Palace
The world is facing the serious challenges of climate change, depleting resources, and economic insecurity. In particular, the end of cheap oil is going to impact on our lives, whether we like it or not. [...]
Eat your Local Greens
A new local weekly veg bag scheme, Local Greens, launched last month in the Dulwich and Herne Hill area and already has over 70 customers. Local Greens was set up up by four enthusiastic people from [...]
Go “Meat Free” for a day in November
In October 2010 Dulwich Vegan and Veggie Society (DVVS) was founded with the aim of making Dulwich a greener place by networking with local businesses, school and churches and encouraging them to consider reducing their [...]
Barley straw sausages, anyone?
No, not the latest from Heston Blumenthal… Some of you may have already noticed the mysterious giant straw ‘sausages’ floating in the lake at Dulwich Park, tethered to the booms that mark the boundary of [...]
