Shropshire Climate Action: Repair and repurpose Repair & repurpose What are Repair Cafés? Repair Cafés are popping up all over Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin. For the full listing of local repair cafés and when they are held, scroll to the end of this page. Repair Cafés are free meeting places where local people can take their broken items, volunteers help to repair them. and where people may also be taught to repair their own items. This may include: Clothes Soft toys Household furnishings Furniture Electrical appliances Bikes Household items including crockery Ornaments Garden tools etc. This video shows a Repair Café in action. Actions you can take 1. Set up a R epair Caf é in your community using our tool kit Download this tool kit , developed by Ludlow Repair Café, which provides the paperwork to help new Repair Cafés set up. This will download as a zip file . The National Repair Café website also provides guidance on how to set up a repair café . 2. Find a local Repair Caf é Take your broken items to one of the l ocal Repair Cafés across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin. You can find some local repair cafes on the Repair Cafe website map . Or the list below shows you where you can find your nearest one and how often they meet. 3. Volunteer with a Repair Caf é Consider offering your fixing and mending skills as a volunteer Find a local Repair Café here Bayston Hill Repair Cafe 3rd Saturday every 2 months Click for information Bishop's Castle: Walter's Workshop Fridays weekly Click for information Highley Repair Cafe 2nd Saturday every other month Click for information Oswestry & Borders Repair Cafe 2nd Saturday of the month Click for information Pontesbury Repair Cafe 2nd Saturday every 2 months Click for information Wem Repair Cafe 4th Saturday of the month, quarterly Click for information Bridgnorth Repair Cafe Pop up Click for information Church Stretton Repair Cafe 2nd Saturday of the month Click for information Ludlow Repair Cafe 4th Saturday of the month, quarterly Click for information Oswestry Midweek Mend Wednesdays Click for information Shrewsbury Repair Cafe 3rd Saturday of the month Click for information Broseley Repair Cafe 4th Saturday of the month Click for information Ellesmere Repair Cafe 1st Saturday of the month Click for information Newport Repair Cafe 1st Saturday of the month, quarterly Click for information Oswestry Clothes Swap & Stitch 1st Saturday of the month Click for information Telford Repair Cafe Last Saturday of the month Click for information

Shropshire Climate Action: Transport Transport Transport affects all areas of our lives and impacts on personal and envi ronmental health. Walking and cycling more can help reduce heart diseases, obesity and diabetes. But this requires improvements in road safety, such as a 20 mile per hour speed limits on residential streets and cycle lanes. Research in 2017 showed that most trips are relatively short: 24% of trips were under 1 mile, and 68% under 5 miles. There is significant potential to car share, use public transport or active transport (walking and cycling), provided the right infrastructure is in place - and that is a particular issue in rural Shropshire. You can read South Shropshire Climate Action's (SSCA) '15 Asks' concerning transport which were presented to Shropshire Council. Active travel Buses Car travel Trains & Planes SSCA's 15 'Asks' Here are our top tips for reducing your transport carbon emissions 1

Shropshire Climate Action: Energy & Buildings Energy & Buildings The UK government is committed to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050, however SCA believes a far more ambitious target is required. As a priority, we must address energy usage, which will also save us money. Save money at home and help to save the planet! To join Shropshire Climate Action's Energy and Buildings Working Group which meets regularly please email: contact@shropshireclimateaction.org 1. Reduce consumption 2. Energy efficiency 3. Use renewables Advice & funding Local retrofit examples Energy production in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin

Shropshire Climate Action: The Climate Emergency The Climate Emergency Shropshire’s temperature change since 1884 Ed Hawkins, University of Reading; Data: Met Office What is causing the c limate emergency and what are the impacts? Human activity since the industrial revolution has led to increased greenhouse gases (GHGs) which have caused a rapid increase in temperatures that now threatens life on earth. GHGs have increased from natural long-term peaks of 285 ppm (parts per million) to more than 450 ppm since the start of the industrial revolution. G lobal warming is changing the earth’s climate and the impact it has on the earth’s surface, both on land and sea, such as melting of the ice caps and thawing of frozen tundra. Whilst the climate represents atmospheric conditions measured over a long period of time (at least 30-year averages), the weather is our experience of atmospheric conditions at a given point in time. The growth of extreme weather conditions (both in terms of frequency and intensity) is also an indicator of climate change taking place. We’ve also doubled our use of resources and now consume over twice the sustainable resource use limit for life on the planet. The destruction of the natural environment has wiped out more than half of life on Earth since 1970. We’ve lost soils, forests and wetlands that kept CO2 in check, further accelerating global heating. Compared to less developed nations, the footprint of the western world is huge – and the roots of the problem lie here in Shropshire, birthplace of the industrial revolution. How can we respond? Responding to climate change includes two linked processes: Mitigation: r educing GHG emissions (achieving “net zero”) is needed to stop the earth’s atmosphere warming to an extent that irreversible damage may be done to human society and the natural world, ideally (but increasingly unlikely) to less than 1.5 degrees C above pre-industrial atmospheric temperatures, and Adaptation: taking measures to address the effects of climate change on human society and Nature is required because climate change is already having an impact, whether via drought, localised flooding, heatwaves or through pests and diseases, affecting our housing and transport infrastructure, food production and the natural environment, and also human health and well-being. Find out what the climate crisis means for Shropshire: How to achieve Zero Carbon Britain Watch this video from the Centre for Alternative Technology which looks at how to achieve Zero Carbon Britain using today’s technology, while helping nature thrive.

Shropshire Climate Action: Water Water Water management Water management is integral to achieving net zero carbon. Good soil management maintains and enhances water quality a nd regulates water flow. Soils facilitate the infiltration of water a nd water storage, thereby influencing the rate of surface run-off and times to p eak flow. Conversely, excessive run-off from degraded or compacted soils leads to erosion of topsoil and soil organic matter and depletes valuable nutrients with negative impacts on soil fertility and water quality. The Severn Trent Environmental Protection Scheme (STEPS ) works with landowners and farmers in priority catchments to improve water quality and enhance water availability. Natural Flood Management (NFM) NFM uses natural processes to reduce the risk of flooding and erosion. It generally involves three mechanisms: increasing filtration, for example by reducing soil compaction or improving soil quality; storing w ater, by restoring functioning floodplains or digging retaining ponds; and slowing flows by creating woodland buffer strips or “leaky dams” of woody material. Shropshire Wildlife Trust and Shropshire Council operate a “Slow the Flow” project working with landowners on natural flood management techniques. A new type of river management Cartoon explaining simply a holistic approach to river and water management and why we have to consider the whole system (4 minutes). Natural flood management Demonstrating simple practical methods of ‘slowing the flow’ and improving water quality in water catchments (7 minutes). How to get involved The following organisations are involved in flood prevention and river restoration: Communities Prepared equips Community Emergency Volunteer (CEV) and Flood Warden groups with the know ledge, skills and confidence to prepare for, respond to, and recover from flooding and other emergencies. Severn Rivers Trust is an independent charity established in 2008 to protect and enhance the River Severn, its tributaries and streams. This includes restoration projects, community engagement and land management projects with landowners. For volunteering opportunities click here. If you are interested in getting involved with monitoring river pollution , contact the Severn Rivers Trust and Shropshire Wildlife Trust.

Shropshire Climate Action: Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin's emissions Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin's emissions We often get questions about whether the county is making progress on reducing its Green House Gas (GHG) emissions. While GHG savings can be measured for say a household or an organisation (using carbon footprinting tools ), and there are some general estimates available of the impacts of particular actions (e.g. not driving a petrol car) based on academic research, there is no easy way of calculating a figure for the county bottom-up. However, we can use the data provided by the Department for Energy and Net Zero which are calculated top-down, with Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin apportioned a percentage of the UK emissions based on its geography and characteristics. Below is a progress chart for Green House Gas emissions for Shropshire, Telford& Wrekin. To keep within our carbon budget and to around 1.5C of warming, we need to get to an average of approx 2.5t CO2 emissions per individual in the UK by 2030 so are not currently on track to do that. Shropshire's emissions According to the Impact community carbon calculator* , Shropshire’s residents are responsible for emitting 3,467,883 tonnes of CO2e per annum.** This pie chart shows the relative impact of the Greenhouse Gas emissions (GHGs) across the sectors represented in the South Shropshire Climate Action “Next Steps” report. * The Impact tool has been developed by the Centre for Sustainable Energy and Exeter University as a data visualisation tool which allows you to look at household emissions within geographical boundaries (parishes, local authority areas, etc). **(CO2e stands for Carbon Dioxide equivalent; the warming impacts of any GHG can be measured relative to that of a molecule of CO2, the standard unit of measurement). A note on data There are many carbon calculators and each measures greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in different ways. Comparing the results from different calculators can lead to misunderstandings or false conclusions. Please read this even if, or especially if, data is not your thing. When South Shropshire Climate Action wrote the Next Steps report transport’s contribution to Shropshire’s GHGs was assessed at 37%. This was based on the most accurate published data at the time from the UK government, but the government data did not include any assessment for the two most significant agricultural GHGs, methane and nitrous oxide. In more recent published data sets these two GHGs have been added, and this changes the percentage contributions from other sources, such as transport. Thus, the Impact Calculator assesses agriculture as 27% and transport as 32%. It is important to understand that the apparent reduction in transport’s contribution to Shropshire’s GHG emissions is not because there has been a decrease in transport emissions, but reflects that agricultural emissions were significantly under stated in older published datasets. The two most significant sectors for GHGs in Shropshire remain as agriculture and transport, and both need to be addressed if we are to reach net zero.

Energy & Buildings Motivation The UK is committed to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050, to address global warming. We have set ourselves an ambitions local target to achieve this by 2030. But, as we've seen, energy prices have increased. We can all benefit by making sure that our homes use as little energy as possible. Liu, Z., Deng, Z., Davis, S.J. et al. Monitoring global carbon emissions in 2021 Nat Rev Earth Environ 3, 217–219 (2022) How can you save? It's best to plan for three stages: Reduce consumption : Short-term fixes that cut your bills immediately and reduce emis sions. Improve efficiency : Investing in increased insulation and energy efficient appliances to get a long-term return. Shift to renewable energy : a combination of low-carbon heating (probably a heat pump), buying energy from a renewable supplier, time shifting to off-peak, and possibly installing solar panels. Advice, assistance and funding Many of the energy-saving measures presented on this site have reasonably short time payback period. If you can afford them they will pay for themselves. ECO 4 grants have been available for those eligible, including people on benefits. The most recent ECO Plus grants will be available to anyone in poorly insulated (EPC D or below) houses in council tax bands A to D. They are not means tested. The Boiler Upgrade Scheme provides grants of £5,000 towards the installation of a heat pump. Contact your local group or MEA for advice. Meet with an energy advisor. Other on-line resources Energy Saving Trust ...

Shropshire Climate Action: Use Renewables Use renewables Use energy from sources that don't produce carbon emissions To find out more about renewable energy options for your home please read our Energy Efficient Homes Information Sheet (No. 13) Consider using energy from a renewable source or supplier Shift your energy use to night-time (off-peak periods) where possible (many appliances can be timed) Change your heating system to one that uses renewable energy , eg a heat pump or electric heating. But insulate your property first Install solar panels - if your property is suitable. Here are some questions to ask a solar panel installer. Renewable energy tariffs Most energy suppliers offer a renewable energy tariff. You can find more information at the Energy Saving Trust: Green Tariffs . Off-peak tariffs and time shifting Some renewable tariffs offer cheap electricity at off-peak times, typically for 4 to 6 hours overnight. However, the price can be higher than the standard tariff during the peak period and there is often a higher daily charge. You should consider these tariffs if you can use high-energy appliances (such as washing machines, dishwashers and immersion heaters) in the off-peak period. They are especially valuable if you own an Electric Vehicle. Heat pumps Home energy professional, Dave Green, installed an air source heat pump (ASHP) in his 1930's semi in Shrewsbury in 2021 as part of a staged home retrofit project. This webinar (1 hour 12 mins) tells you what he did and the economic and carbon benefits of doing so. You can see more videos about heat pump installation via the Heat Geeks playlist on heat pumps and other renewable technology. Solar panels This webinar (1 hour 20 mins), by s olar specialist, Gordon Coppock (a Member of the Institute of Physics), evaluates the costs versus benefits of solar PV and solar thermal, including how to maximise your energy savings. Here is a link to Energy Saving Trust’s new expert Guide to solar panels Woodburning stoves Jeremy Brignell-Thorp (a member of Lightfoot), discusses the pros and cons of burning wood , including the latest evidence about air pollution, and how to optimise the efficiency of log burning stoves in this webinar (1 hour 15 mins).

Shropshire Climate Action: Toolkit for swap & share events Swap event: Toolkit Here's how to run a Swap & Share event 1 Book a suitable community space; a stall on a market; arrange a pitch outside an amenable shop; or set up a table on your street 2 Make a poster with the event details and what people can bring to swap (it could be a single theme e.g. a clothes swap or a swap featuring any or all of the following e.g. clothes, household items, toys, games, CD’s, DVD’s, books, plants, seeds, harvest produce etc. 3 Put the posters up around the local community and post to social media 4 Set up your table on the day and get swapping! If you are doing a clothes swap it is helpful to have a clothes rail and hangers (charity shops may be willing to provide these) 5 Arrange a donation bucket to allow people to take things on a pay as you can basis 6 If you are having swaps more regularly you can advertise the next swap at this event to help spread the word 7 Think about where you store any left over stuff or where you could take it (e.g. charity shops, crisis support organisations, day care centres, community libraries – its good to check what they need first) 8 Think about doing a risk assessment and you may want to get public liability insurance if you are doing these events regularly

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Shropshire Climate Action: Local lobbying Local lobbying Why lobby? Making climate-friendly personal choices is important. However , we know that behavioural changes by individuals and their local communities cannot reduce carbon emissions on the scale scientists tell us is crucial to avoid catastrophic climate change. National and Local Government and businesses must take action too . How to lobby Take a look at Market Drayton Climate Action's website and their dedicated Lobbying section for inspiration, suggested content and contacts on who to lobby by topic. Every month their members lobby those who can make changes at scale. This may be: companies extracting fossil fuels the banks and pension funds who invest in them and other organisations with large carbon footprints. You can also write directly to government leaders and potential leaders, nationally and regionally, holding them to account for climate promises broken and demanding the serious, strong actions we expect from them. Join the local lobbying network Climate and environment groups across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are working together to share their lobbying efforts. If you would like to be added to the What’s App group set up for this purpose, please email contact@shropshireclimateaction.org to request this. This will require you to provide your mobile phone number. You can help the Climate and Nature (CAN) Bill by writing to your local MP. The Zero Hour (CAN) website helps people create letters: to our local MPs who are already supporters of the CAN Bill (Julia Buckley, Labour, Shrewsbury and Helen Morgan, Lib Dem, North Shropshire) and local MPs that have not yet agreed to support it (Mark Pritchard, Conservative, The Wrekin, Stuart Anderson, Conservative, South Shropshire, Shaun Davies, Labour, Telford). Groups that want to get more involved in the CAN campaign can use this pack of resources which has lots of ideas, including template press releases, downloadable materials and a pack of social media resources . Write to your MP You can also write to your local MP to demand action in relation to climate change policies. Click her e and type in your postcode to find your MP . Or use the details below to contact your MP. You can call, email or w rite to them. As long as you are within their constituency they are obligated to respond . North Shropshire - Helen Morgan 01939 809387 1st Floor Offices Maypole Court Wem SY4 5AA Click here to email Telford - Shaun Davies 01952 973714 House of Commons London SW1A 0AA Click here to email South Shropshire - Stuart Anderson 01584 872187 Ludlow Constituency Conservative Association 54 Broad Street Ludlow SY8 1GP Click here to email Shrewsbury - Julia Buckley 01743 650434 64 Wyle Cop Shrewsbury SY1 1UX Click here to email The Wrekin - Mark Pritchard 01952 256080 25 Church Street Wellington TF1 1DG Click here to email