Following on from the “Turning Off the Plastic Tap” article posted in March, additional research by a Transition Truro supporter has revealed that we are facing a global Plastic Pollution crisis which needs to be addressed urgently. This crisis has … Continue reading
The OECD Report “Global Plastics Outlook”, released last month, paints a bleak picture of relentless plastic pollution. One of its findings tells us that in 2019, 6.1 million tonnes (Mt) of plastic waste leaked into aquatic environments and 1.7 Mt … Continue reading
It’s some time since a guide to the above materials was posted on this website. An update is now available to take into account the main changes which have taken place since January 2020 see this page under Projects This … Continue reading
Transition Falmouth has produced a Guide to celebrate local good practice in local circular economy, entitled “Too Good to Waste“. Covering mostly the Truro, Falmouth and Penryn catchment areas, it focuses on the inspiring work currently being carried out by … Continue reading
In previous articles on this website and elsewhere readers may have noticed various references to the term “the circular economy“. So what exactly does this mean? See this article on the Transition Falmouth website … Continue reading
The purpose behind these articles is to bring some positive news to a wider audience, and while composting is not the most exciting of topics, it was hugely refreshing to find that a company in Cornwall is making such a … Continue reading
Have you ever wondered what to do with those empty crisp packets, spent biros or toothpaste tubes and other hard-to-recycle items? Then look no further for starters than the following easy-to-access collection points serving the Truro area. These points are … Continue reading
Last month saw the official opening of the long-awaited Household Waste & Recycling Centre to serve the residents of the Truro area. Situated at Tregurra Parc – just beyond Waitrose off the A390 towards Tresillian – a wide range of … Continue reading
Transition Truro, with support from Transition Falmouth, had a highly successful four days at the Green Truro Festival last week, along with its partner groups, Wild Truro, Penair Community Garden and the Truro Cycle Campaign. The photos below speak for … Continue reading
Please see this article on Transition Falmouth’s website for information on the excellent Garden Tools Repair and Recycling Project run by the Conservation Foundation. … Continue reading
