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Waste, consumption & food

Climate Day - Repair Cafe at Lambeth Town Hall

Organisation
Lambeth Council

Theme
Waste, consumption & food

Goals
Consumption, Waste

Date
5 October 2024

Time
10am — 1pm

Location
Lambeth Town Hall

Lambeth Council is hosting a ‘Climate Day’ event at the Town Hall in Brixton in partnership with Repair Café Lambeth CIC.

The Assembly Hall will host a Repair Café (opens in a new window), where residents can bring their wares to be repaired by their fixers on site from 10 am to 1pm. There will be local climate businesses and organisations showcasing available to chat to, and find out more about what they do. 

From 10.30 am to 12 pm we will have a main stage where sustainable start-ups will have the chance to pitch for a £ 2500 prize fund in a ‘Dragon’s Den-style’ competition sponsored by Integrate Agency CIC.

Throughout the morning, Integrate (opens in a new window) will be hosting workshops and talks, such as a theatre-based climate change anxiety workshop for all ages run by Wise Ram Theatre CIC.

 

Programme of the Day

 

Location: Mayor’s Heritage Suite

Time: 10:20 am 

Art4Space CIC (opens in a new window) -  Make and Mend Workshop

Create your own lavender bag and learn essential sewing skills for repairing and up-cycling your wardrobe. Enjoy the soothing scent of locally harvested lavender while embracing the art of sewing! 

Time: 12:00 noon

Southstainable CIC (opens in a new window) -  Domestic Skills for a Greener Future: What You Wish They Taught You Workshop

If life is a lesson, something is missing: a learning space where people can learn how to sustain themselves. Join us for an interactive workshop on the art of providing for ourselves. Discover how to recognise product labels for effortless recycling and how to pay less by buying less plastic packaging. Through hands-on activities you'll learn how small changes can have a huge impact on our health, our wallet and our streets. Let's create a more sustainable Lambeth together!

 

Location: Community Room

Time: 10:30 am

Wise Ram Theatre CIC (opens in a new window) - Climate Theatre Workshop 

Wise Ram Theatre CIC’s climate theatre workshop will explore telling stories about the climate crisis using humour, playfulness and familiar genres to explore how we can inspire people to take action on climate change. Open to all (under 18s must be accompanied). 

 

Time: 12:10 pm 

The Restart Project (opens in a new window) -  Harnessing the Power of Repair: How Open Data is Driving Sustainability and Change Workshop

Join us for an engaging journey into the world of repair and sustainability! This presentation will explore how community repair events generate valuable data, shared globally to support policy change, campaigns, and citizen science. Learn how open repair data helps reduce waste, extend product lifecycles, and empower communities to take action.

Find out more

Read more about Repair Cafe Lambeth CIC

The Repair Cafe Lambeth (opens in a new window)
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What can I do to help?

You can make your home or workplace cooler by improving insulation, adding shutters to windows, painting your roof and walls white, and increasing greenery

Opt for energy-efficient appliances and light bulbs to cut down on electricity use. Make it a habit to turn off lights and electronics when not in use, and unplug chargers to prevent phantom energy consumption.

Take steps to fix leaks in faucets and pipes, and install water-saving appliances and fixtures. Incorporate water conservation practices into your daily routine, such as turning off taps when not needed.

Consider using public transportation, carpooling, or ridesharing to reduce your carbon footprint. If possible, opt for fuel-efficient or electric vehicles, and explore alternative modes of transportation like walking or biking

Explore options like solar panels or wind turbines for home energy. Choose energy providers that prioritize renewable sources, and advocate for policies that encourage the use of clean energy.

Reduce meat consumption, particularly red meat, and opt for locally sourced and sustainably produced foods. Consider adopting a vegetarian or vegan diet to lower your environmental impact

Share information on climate change and its impacts with friends and family. Encourage sustainable practices, and support educational initiatives in your community to raise awareness.

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