ENVIRONMENT
Wildlife in the South Hams AONB is under extreme threat from Climate Change and loss of habitat. Without our concerted efforts to rebuild habitats in our gardens, farmlands, riverbanks and seashore - some species are tottering on the brink of extinction. Local action to monitor, rebuild and conserve our wildlife is of great importance and very rewarding. Nature wants to live, and will live, if we give it a chance.
COMMUNITY
Bigbury Parish Council has Declared a Climate & Biodiversity Emergency and unanimously adopted a Climate and Biodiversity Action Policy which states the objective to ‘produce more green energy’ as one of its Mission Statements. The proposed Octopus Rolliers Fan Club in Bigbury would make the significant contribution to this endeavour. It can produce 100% green energy for up to 900 homes in TQ7. Bigbury's Carbon Footprint is 15 tons CO2e per household per year. The average UK footprint is about 13.5 tons. The average in Sub-Saharan Africa is 0.8 tons. Our emissions affects the existence of others and Life on Earth.
A quick look at our energy use in Bigbury shows us that we rely heavily on oil for heating in relation to other towns in South Hams because we do not have a mains gas supply. By converting to electricity and signing up to the Octopus Fan Club, with associated energy discounts, we can reduce our household carbon footprint, reduce energy costs and reduce the impact Bigbury parish has on climate change globally.
Bigbury householders, businesses and farms in Bigbury have already begun reducing their carbon footprints. Householders have begun using the free Carbon Savvy Footprint calculator to measure
their footprints whilst several farms have been using the Farm Carbon Toolkit calculator.
By working together - we can be proud that we are doing our best to make a difference to our negative impact on the planet that we all care so much about.
What Are We Doing?
Bigbury Net Zero is working with the community to reduce our carbon footprint and nurture the environment. We provide information, eg in our parish magazine: Bigbury News. We support individuals and groups eg arranging free hire of Thermal Imaging equipment. Bigbury Net Zero also organises, supports and advertises projects and events that focus on eco-friendly living, protecting wildlife habitats and raising awareness of the climate and nature emergency.
Bigbury Net Zero was HIGHLY COMMENDED by BBC Radio Devon's Make a Difference Award 2022 - Environment sector. Listen to our interview here
What Can You Do?
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Measure your own carbon footprint
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Find out about the small steps you can take to reduce your carbon footprint.
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Join with your neighbours to make a difference by forming a 'Transition Street'
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Find advice and suggestions in our Bigbury Net Zero articles in Bigbury News
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Sign up for the Bigbury Net Zero Drums email
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Follow Bigbury Net Zero on Facebook
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Help organise, support and attend the events and projects below.
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Tell us about your 'green' projects and look at what some local businesses are doing: