“Most people lack confidence to grow their own food and knowledge that such initiatives exist”, Lucy Mitchell. What is your job about? The community garden is 200 sqm of allotment with emphasis on fresh vegetables and providing a social and accessible space. The garden also provides a flexible volunteer experience and works with children […]
“You need to fight everyday, all and get up, learn and make yourself wiser and tougher”, Catalina Fernandez de Ana and Esteban Sinde What is your job about? It is a way to build a bridge between science, micology, and the rest of the world. We want to bring mushrooms and their properties to daily […]
“If everyone can make a tiny difference the result can be massive – People Power!”,Sara Venn. What is your job about? Incredible Edible Bristol has come out of two things – the Incredible Edible network and the 300+ Incredible Edible groups worldwide. We are also very interested in what is going on in the US […]
“For the future I hope to see more of everything that is happening now”, Steve Glover. What is your job about? We produce local food, as a vehicle to provide education, training and employment. It involves empowerment of individuals, communities and generation of revenue on a sustainable basis. Volunteers, paid staff and apprentices, run the […]
“Life is like a tree, the branches go in all different directions but your roots will always stay in place”, Sheila Thayer. http://www.tcv.org.uk/southwest/tree-life-centre What is your job about? The Tree Life Centre is based on Grimsbury Community Farm in Kingswood and is managed by The Conservation Volunteers. We currently have a group of dedicated […]
“We need to work closely with nature rather than using our resources and destroying it. I think that would lead to a greater respect among people as well”, Lisa Jones. What is your job about? The Soil Association is about helping people get access to good food, we try to address food inequality and the […]
“We need to understand that a different life is possible, desirable and achievable”, Alastair Sawday’s. What is your job about? I run a travel business called Sawday’s. We promote carbon neutral travel based on local and organic practices at the destinations. It is good for local economy and local food. It also raises awareness […]
“It is easy to become emotional but that should not stop you from doing what you want”, Alexandra Geldenhuys. What is your job about? Our higher goal is to connect communities around the world through the trading of cargo by sailing ship. Until we have our own ship we currently work closely with a […]
“I wanted to do something positive. I wanted to do something to change the world for the better”, Poppy Brett. What is your job about? Our vision as an organization is to transform people lives and the environment through cycling. We are not about the people who already cycle but we are about trying […]
“I like to hope that my work has a positive effect for the environment and sustainability”, Ben Lynam. What is your job about? We are an independent charity that works with the travel and tourism industry towards a sustainable future, both for the industry and holiday destinations. We enable travel companies to protect the […]
