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Carbon Copy @carboncopyeco.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
What could your community do with the Right to Grow on disused council land? Join our workshop to learn how Hull to be the first place in the UK to adopt a community Right to Grow policy, with support from the local food partnership. Find out more and sign-up: bit.ly/4rK0Fr3
Group of people smiling outdoors, holding plants and gardening tools. Banner text mentions "Space to Grow Community-to-Community Workshop with Hull Food Partnership". Event details: Tuesday 6 October, 19:00-20:30, Online. Free tickets available. Logos for Carbon Copy and Community Fund are displayed.
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Carbon Copy @carboncopyeco.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
It's been six months since we first published our research into the shared characteristics of high-impact local climate action projects. 👀 Check out our latest blog about the impact of this research so far: carboncopy.eco/blog/from-footprint-… #Changeprint
Two individuals smiling and standing next to a mixer and a fan, showing a "Repair Cafe" sign with "Fixed!" written on it. They are inside a room with a poster in the background that reads "Repair Cafe Portsmouth.
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Carbon Copy @carboncopyeco.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
🎉 Over 550 downloads, and counting! A huge thank you to everyone who has downloaded and shared the report so far. Here’s to an even bigger #Changeprint! 🌱 👉 Download the free report: carboncopy.eco/changeprint/report #LocalClimateAction #CommunityAction #ClimateAction
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Carbon Copy @carboncopyeco.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
How can you make your community less wasteful and more sustainable? In our first online Community-to-Community Workshop on Sept 29, you'll learn directly from the example of Circular Malton & Norton, the UK's first circular market town. Learn more on our website: carboncopy.eco/takeaction
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Carbon Copy @carboncopyeco.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Following the publication of our High-Impact Local Climate Action Guide earlier this year & thanks to generous funding from @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk we're organising four FREE online Community-to-Community Workshops in Sept & Oct. Watch for more and sign up: carboncopy.eco/takeaction
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Carbon Copy @carboncopyeco.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Music Broth, Scotland's self-described “Loudest Library”, takes donated musical instruments, repairs them where needed and lends them back out to the community. Learn more: carboncopy.eco/initiatives/music-br… #CircularEconomy #ClimateAction
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Carbon Copy @carboncopyeco.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Across the UK, artists and cultural organisations are responding to climatye change: opening venues as cool spaces during heatwaves, telling new stories about the climate crisis and turning creativity into practical local action. #Changeprint #ArtIsAClimateStory #ClimateAction #ArtsAndCulture
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Carbon Copy @carboncopyeco.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Thanks @angelaisfranc.bsky.social for this review! It's been fantastic to see how the movement has grown behind this film and the number of communities hosting screenings. We are hopeful that this momentum will help tip more MPs towards action rather than avoidance.
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Carbon Copy @carboncopyeco.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
One Impossible Thing: Sports Shoe Network collects, repairs, & redistributes unwanted sports shoes, reducing waste and making sport more accessible: carboncopy.eco/initiatives/one-impo… #ClimateAction #SportForGood
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One Impossible Thing – Sports Shoe Network
Saving carbon emissions and allowing children to participate in sport by providing preloved sports shoes and saving trainers from landfill.
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Carbon Copy @carboncopyeco.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Splo-Down Community Food Group is showing that local food can do much more than fill plates. Their approach is built on strengthening community connections as they build a more resilient local food system carboncopy.eco/initiatives/splo-dow… #ClimateAction #FoodSecurity
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Carbon Copy @carboncopyeco.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Empty supermarket shelves don't start in the supermarket. 🛒 Extreme weather is making harvests less predictable and putting increasing pressure on our food system. Communities across the UK are already showing what's possible. Discover more inspiring climate stories at carboncopy.eco/initiatives
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Carbon Copy @carboncopyeco.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
As extreme weather becomes more frequent, it's not just harvests at risk. It's the affordability, availability and resilience of the food we rely on every day. carboncopy.eco/blog/empty-supermark… #Changeprint #FoodSecurity #ClimateAction
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Empty supermarket shelves is a climate story
How can local action help us avoid food shortages and reduce the risk that climate poses to food security in the UK?
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Carbon Copy @carboncopyeco.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
The Green Health Partnership helps people connect with nature through local green spaces and outdoor activities, they're improving health and wellbeing while building healthier, more resilient communities Read more about their work at: carboncopy.eco/initiatives/green-he…
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Carbon Copy @carboncopyeco.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Healthcare is no longer just about treating illness, it's also increasingly about adapting to the impacts of a changing climate. Because climate action isn't just about protecting the planet. It's about protecting our health, too. Discover more: carboncopy.eco/initiatives #Healthcare #ClimateAction
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Carbon Copy @carboncopyeco.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
The effects of climate change are already affecting our health. But solutions are already underway. Across the UK, hospitals, healthcare professionals and communities are finding ways to improve patient care while reducing environmental impact. Discover more: carboncopy.eco/initiatives.
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Carbon Copy @carboncopyeco.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
The Bee Network is showing what's possible. By creating an integrated network of walking, cycling, buses, trams and trains, Greater Manchester is making it easier to choose alternatives to the car for everyday journeys: carboncopy.eco/initiatives/the-bee-…
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Carbon Copy @carboncopyeco.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Road transport remains the UK's largest source of nitrogen oxide emissions, contributing to air pollution that affects millions of people across the UK. But communities are already showing there's another way. Discover more inspiring climate stories at carboncopy.eco/initiatives.
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Carbon Copy @carboncopyeco.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Long queues, packed motorways and delayed journeys are a familiar part of the holiday season. But when heavy traffic coincides with hotter weather, it can also mean poorer air quality. The good news is that communities across the UK are already showing making a difference Full story on our website
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Carbon Copy @carboncopyeco.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
As heatwaves become more common, schools and communities are having to rethink how we create safe, healthy spaces for children to spend time outdoors. That's exactly what The Green Team is doing. Explore more inspiring climate stories from across the UK: carboncopy.eco/initiatives/the-green-team
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Carbon Copy @carboncopyeco.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
When children have to stay indoors because it's too hot to play outside, that's a climate story. Climate change is reshaping something as ordinary as breaktime. Climate action should give children better childhoods. Explore the projects already making a difference at carboncopy.eco #ClimateAction
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Carbon Copy @carboncopyeco.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
As heatwaves become more common, something as simple as playtime is changing. What we need is climate action that also creates places where children can learn, play and thrive. Read the full blog on our website: carboncopy.eco/blog/indoor-play-is-…
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Carbon Copy @carboncopyeco.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Projects like Ferry Farm Community Solar and MaidEnergy Coop show how renewable energy can create benefits that last far beyond installation day. Explore more → carboncopy.eco #UpTheEnergy #CommunityEnergy #CommunityPower #Changeprint
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Carbon Copy @carboncopyeco.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Projects like Glasgow Community Energy and Yealm Community Energy show that when local people own energy projects, communities can decide where the benefits go — creating opportunities that last. Explore more → carboncopy.eco/changeprint #UpTheEnergy #CommunityEnergy #Changeprint
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Carbon Copy @carboncopyeco.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Projects like Exeter Community Energy and OVESCO Sunny Solar Schools show that community energy can support community initiatives and improve spaces people use every day. Explore more: carboncopy.eco/changeprint #UpTheEnergy #CommunityEnergy #ClimateAction #Changeprint #YouthClimateAction
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Carbon Copy @carboncopyeco.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Wimbledon is a climate story🎾Climate change is already shaping summer sport & sport is responding. Wimbledon has started embedding climate action into how it runs. What could your club copy? Discover ideas already working → carboncopy.eco/changeprint/report #Wimbledon #ClimateAction
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Carbon Copy @carboncopyeco.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
In the latest episode of the Salix Finance podcast, Carbon Copy founder Ric Casale reflects on why local action matters. 🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcast. #LocalClimateAction #CarbonCopy
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Carbon Copy @carboncopyeco.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
In the latest episode of the Salix Finance podcast, Carbon Copy founder Ric Casale reflects on why climate action becomes more powerful when it connects with people’s everyday lives, values and sense of agency. 🎧 Listen to the full conversation wherever you get your podcast. #ClimateAction
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Carbon Copy @carboncopyeco.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
In the latest episode of the Salix Finance podcast, Carbon Copy founder Ric Casale reflects on why stories of community-led climate action remain one of the most hopeful parts of climate work 🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcast #LocalClimateAction #CarbonCo
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Carbon Copy @carboncopyeco.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Egni Co-operative & Meadow Blue Community Energy show how community-owned energy can turn everyday places into something bigger, creating cleaner energy & supporting communities. Start creating your changeprint → carboncopy.eco/changeprint #UpTheEnergy #Changeprint
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Carbon Copy @carboncopyeco.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Buttermere Community Hydro and Transition Bro Gwaun are helping create long-term income that supports local priorities. Start creating your community’s Changeprint → carboncopy.eco/changeprint #UpTheEnergy #Changeprint
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Carbon Copy @carboncopyeco.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Projects like Power Up North London and South East London Community Energy are supporting people with energy costs, & creating opportunities. Discover how your community could create its own Changeprint → carboncopy.eco/changeprint #UpTheEnergy #Changeprint
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Carbon Copy @carboncopyeco.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Our latest blog explores why successful local climate projects are built on more than passion alone. They thrive because people communicate clearly, stay organised, learn as they go, and remain focused on real community needs. Read the blog: carboncopy.eco/blog/purpose #ClimateAction
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Purpose
Explore how a purposeful approach drives local climate action. Learn how clear goals, strong leadership & adaptability create lasting impact.
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Carbon Copy @carboncopyeco.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
In Fort William, cycling was often seen as something exclusive, but the Fort William Bike Shed project saw an opportunity to make cycling feel rooted in everyday community life. What made the project successful was the relationships, trust and sense of shared ownership that grew around it over time.
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Carbon Copy @carboncopyeco.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Our latest blog explores the role of belonging in creating high-impact local climate action. From community hubs and repair cafés to shared green spaces and local energy projects, lasting change happens when people feel seen, included and part of something bigger. #Changeprint #ClimateAction
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Belonging
Discover how belonging drives successful local climate action. Our research shows how community, values & inclusivity create lasting impact.
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Carbon Copy @carboncopyeco.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Many of the UK’s most impactful local climate projects didn’t start with large budgets. They started with people sharing skills, spaces, time and energy. We explore the idea of abundance: recognising the strengths that already exist within communities and using them to create change together.
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Carbon Copy @carboncopyeco.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
In his recent blog, our Trustee Andy Knott explores why some of the UK’s most impactful local climate projects succeed not because they have the most funding, but because they know how to bring people together, build partnerships, and do more with what they have. #Changeprint #ClimateAction
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Abundance
Discover how an abundance mindset powers local climate action. Our research reveals how creativity & collaboration drive community change.
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Carbon Copy @carboncopyeco.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
The climate crisis can feel overwhelming when faced alone. But something shifts when people come together to process it collectively. 🎧 Full podcast episode wherever you get your podcast
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Carbon Copy @carboncopyeco.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Climate conversations can’t just stop at awareness. They need to create connection, momentum, and a sense of agency. Meaningful climate action grows through conversations, shared ideas, and people supporting each other to take action. 🎧 Full podcast episode wherever you get your podcast
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Carbon Copy @carboncopyeco.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Facing the reality of the climate crisis can feel overwhelming. But one of the strongest antidotes to hopelessness is connection and action. 🎧 Full episode wherever you get your podcast
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Carbon Copy @carboncopyeco.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
There’s hope in knowing we already have the tools to tackle the climate crisis. As Nick Oldridge put it: it’s the difference between watching your house burn down with nothing you can do..and standing there with a fire hose in your hands. 🎧 Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts.
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Carbon Copy @carboncopyeco.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Today we’re launching From Footprint to Changeprint: High-Impact Local Climate Action Guide, exploring what makes local climate and nature projects truly successful. The findings highlight 12 key success factors behind impactful projects. 👉 Download: carboncopy.eco/changeprint/report
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Carbon Copy @carboncopyeco.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
A Changeprint is practical and measurable: less waste, real savings for charities, and significant emissions avoided — all through making reuse easier and more accessible. 👉Every action leaves a Changeprint. Discover more fantastic examples like this one on carboncopy.eco
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Carbon Copy @carboncopyeco.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Stroud Valleys Project's Changeprint can be felt in fuller habitats, growing volunteer energy, and stronger connections between people who care for the same places. 👉Every action leaves a Changeprint. Discover more fantastic examples like this one on carboncopy.eco
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Carbon Copy @carboncopyeco.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Here, impact shows up in many forms at once: emissions cut, local projects backed, and community groups given the support they need to succeed. 👉 Glasgow Community Energy's Changeprint is about far more than carbon savings. Discover Changeprint: carboncopy.eco/changeprint
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Carbon Copy @carboncopyeco.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
When people come together to restore nature: trees take root, biodiversity returns, communities get involved, and awareness spreads. 👉 Discover more about growing your Changeprint: carboncopy.eco
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Carbon Copy @carboncopyeco.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
What does a Changeprint look like when it starts with food, and feeds dignity, security and lasting change? 🍽️ Do you need the recipe for impact? Get inspired to grow your Changeprint, check out Open Kitchen's story on Carbon Copy.
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Carbon Copy @carboncopyeco.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
A Changeprint is the good that builds up when people work together — stronger communities, healthier places, new connections, real local momentum. It’s not just what you do, but everything that grows because you did it with others. Learn more about Changeprint: carboncopy.eco/changeprint
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Carbon Copy @carboncopyeco.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
What does a Changeprint look like when it’s rooted in community? 🌱 Read more about their story on our website.
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Carbon Copy @carboncopyeco.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
We deserve a vision that speaks to what we actually care about: better health, stronger communities, clean energy that feels abundant, and cities that are good to live in. Watch the video to see what a more hopeful climate vision could look like. Grow your Changeprint at carboncopy.eco/changeprint.
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Carbon Copy @carboncopyeco.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
A Changeprint is the good that builds up when people work together — stronger communities, healthier places, new connections, real local momentum. It’s not just what you do, but everything that grows because you did it with others. Learn more about Changeprint: carboncopy.eco/changeprint
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