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September 2014 – Transition Network Newsletter

Do you remember that our theme was about not doing stuff? That is pretty much what happened in August! However we still have some news to share that includes the latest Transition Free Press, news from REconomy, Permaculture, thoughts on supermarkets, book reviews and new training. Transition Free Press We’

Can supermarkets ever be sustainable?

Here is another piece I wrote recently for the Guardian Live Better Challenge: Can supermarkets ever be sustainable? Walmart’s new boss is on a mission. Will his drive for renewable energy and waste reduction transform the supermarket model? In his recent appearance on Desert Island Discs, former Tesco CEO

How we make space for nature: Transition Homes

Anecdotally, at least, honey-bees are doing far better in cities like London than in the countryside, and so are foxes. I don’t think the abundance of foxes in cities is entirely due to their migration in search of Big Mac’s and KFC and nor can the thriving bee

The Second Life of Sally Mottram: a review

It feels to me like an important moment in the evolution of Transition – the first novel in which Transition plays a key role, published by one of the UK’s largest publishers. It’s also a great read, and it’s oddly thrilling to think that on beaches around the

Celebrating Green Open Homes

It’s that time of year when Open Eco Homes events happen up and down the country. Totnes are doing it, as are Bridport, West Bridgford, Lewes, Stroud and others. A Green Open Homes event is an opportunity to ask a neighbour about an energy saving improvment that they’ve

How we make space for nature: Transition Town Tooting

Tooting is a busy London suburb stretching between and beyond two tube stations (Tooting Bec and Broadway) and along the A24, originally a Roman road and now a major arterial road carrying 10 million cars a year and numerous bus routes. One of our earliest TTT blog posts shows a

Responding to drought by thinking like a forest

Here is a recent piece I wrote for The Guardian’s Living Better Challenge: Putting a stop to water waste: why local initiatives are key: Cities facing drought can generate water and jobs by planting trees, and installing tanks and rainwater harvesting systems Los Angeles imports 89% of its water.