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  • Giving you the power to drive electric in Oxfordshire

    On 20th November 2024, Jenny Figueiredo, EV Charging Project Manager for Oxfordshire County Council, gave an insightful talk titled “Giving you the power to drive … Read more


  • Dark Skies – Rewilding the Night

    Our first open meeting of 2025 is on a very important topic – light pollution and its negative effects on insects, bats, and birds as … Read more


  • ACC EcoNews for December 2024

    ACC Eco-Action News, December 2024 We are a community action group concerned with environmental issues, such as climate change and plastic pollution. As such, we … Read more


  • Environmental Impacts of New Housebuilding

    The Focus of the Green Forum this quarter is new housebuilding – what does it mean for the environment, including climate and biodiversity? Do we … Read more


  • Eco Action News, September 2024

    ACC Eco-Action News, September 2024 We are a community action group concerned with environmental issues, such as climate change and plastic pollution. As such, we … Read more


  • ACC Eco-Action News, March 2024

    ACC Eco-Action News, March 2024 Go to this SwayWe are a community action group concerned with environmental issues, such as climate change and plastic pollution. … Read more


  • Waste, Recycling, and What happens to your waste

    Clara Legallais-Moha, Waste and Recycling Officer for South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse, gave as a talk on ‘Waste, Recycling and What happens to … Read more


  • Introducing Abingdon Draughtbusters

    Abingdon Draughtbusters is a new, FREE service provided by Abingdon Carbon Cutters, who work alongside One Planet Abingdon. It has been funded by a Vale … Read more


  • ACC Eco-Action Newsletter, December 2023

    ACC Eco-Action News, December 2023 We are a community action group concerned with environmental issues, such as climate change and plastic pollution. As such, we … Read more


  • Get ready to repair in 2024!

    We’re getting ready for the 2024 repair calendar in Abingdon! There are so many benefits to repairing items instead of disposing and buying something new … Read more


  • Solar Panels – should we?

    Dr Phil Coker, an associate professor in sustainable energy systems at the University of Reading, gave a fascinating talk on solar panels on November 15th … Read more


  • Lower speed limits and the bigger picture: Encouraging sustainable and active travel in Abingdon and beyond

    County Councillor for Abingdon North, Nathan Ley, gave a presentation on “Low speed limits and the bigger picture” in October 2023. His presentation can be … Read more


  • Co-Wheels in Abingdon – how to get started

    Abingdon now has a car sharing scheme run by Co-wheels! For a limited time, there is a promotional code (Abingdon10) offering free membership, saving £5 … Read more


  • Planting gets underway at Old Station House!

    Residents at the Old Station House, with the Order of Saint John Care Trust, got involved in re-planting, sowing seeds, filling bird feeders and watering … Read more


  • AGM Minutes 2023

    2022/23 was a busy year for the Carbon Cutters, with 840 trees planted, monthly repair cafes and plenty more. Download the AGM minutes, annual report … Read more


  • Edible Abingdon relocates in Old Station Yard

    On 8th July 2023, the Edible Abingdon boxes that have been on the South side of Old Station House since 2016 had to be moved … Read more


  • Oxford Wood Recycling Library of Tools

    The Library of Tools at Oxford Wood Recycling has recently launched! You can now hire the tools and accessories you need to complete that DIY … Read more


  • Trees are key to biodiversity – Abingdon Herald

    By John Killick, written for the Abingdon Herald, 15 June 2023 I wrote last time that forests host 80% of land-based species, so I have … Read more


  • Eco-Action News, June 2023

    ACC Eco-Action News, June 2023 We are a community action group concerned with environmental issues, such as climate change and plastic pollution. As such, we … Read more