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SW EnglandRestoring Exmoor’s Peatlands
NatureRestoring peatlands on Exmoor to capture carbon, support nature recovery and improve water quality.
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SW EnglandExmoor Woodland Creation
NatureCreating a unique and sustainable woodland using the best environmentally-friendly practices.
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YorkThe Recycle Project
Circular EconomyRefurbishing and upcycling furniture to reduce waste and help the community build new skills.
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RyedaleYorkshire’s Circular Market Town
Circular EconomyWorking to become Yorkshire’s first circular market town and a pilot for other towns.
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YorkRefill Kitchen
Food & AgricultureReducing food waste and improving food access across the community.
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Yorkshire and the HumberFlood Innovation Centre
Buildings & PlacesHelping businesses develop innovative services, processes and products in flood resilience.
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Yorkshire and the HumberHolderness Drain
Buildings & PlacesReducing local flood risk and building long-term flood and climate resilience.
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Kingston upon HullHull Business Energy Efficiency Scheme
Renewable EnergyProviding SMEs in Hull with expertise and funding to reduce their carbon emissions.
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East Riding of YorkshireBlok Build
Buildings & PlacesLowering embodied carbon in the built environment through digital manufacturing.
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Bath and North East SomersetCleveland Pools Low Carbon Heating
Renewable EnergyHeating the UK’s oldest surviving public outdoor swimming pool with low-carbon heat pump.
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LancasterLune Valley Community Land Trust
Local PowersDeveloping 20 affordable Passivhaus homes in partnership with South Lakes Housing.
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RichmondshireRufus Woods Community Woodland
NatureCreating a new community woodland as part of the Richmond 950 celebrations.
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WarringtonWarrington ReWire
Renewable EnergyPlanning a whole energy system approach to energy decarbonisation.
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Stockton-on-TeesTeesside University Sustainability
Buildings & PlacesAddressing climate breakdown through industry partnerships, skills development and research.
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WandsworthGreenZone
Circular EconomyReducing our environmental impact while continually improving our performance.
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SouthwarkFooditude
Food & AgricultureReducing waste and carbon production throughout the catering business.