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The One Planet Forth Valley website brings together information about the exciting environmental activity that is happening across the Forth Valley. We will help satisfy your curiosity about a wide range of environmental topics in the All About articles; guide you in trying new things via the How to section; and point you in the right direction on the Where Can I page. Subscribe to our free newsletter to stay in touch

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Using Chalk Paint

By lesley.mcaleenan@csrec.org.uk / 26 July, 2021

USE CHALK PAINT TO UPCYCLE FURNITURE Chalk paint Chalk paint is perfect for upcycling furniture because it requires less preparation...

Sustainable Beauty

By Christine Kinnon / 22 July, 2021

It is possible to have a plastic-free hygiene and beauty routine! One of the biggest offenders of today's plastic polution...

Minimalism

By Christine Kinnon / 18 June, 2021

It is an easy way to reduce waste. Minimalism seems like a scary word tossed around by people who can...

6 ways to re-use Silica Gel Packets

By Christine Kinnon / 4 May, 2021

There are always new ways to help reduce waste.We have found a great way to keep your phone, clothes, razors,...

Make your own sustainable bath bombs

By Christine Kinnon / 16 April, 2021

Make your own sustainable bath bombs Bath bombs are a lot of fun, but some can be damaging to our...

Make a Clothing Pledge

By Elaine Hill / 24 August, 2020

Clothing PledgeTextile production is a major contributor to climate change. It produces an estimated 1.2 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent...

Get an eco job

By Elaine Hill / 10 July, 2020

If you want to bounce out of bed in the morning for a job you love, the green economy is...

Growing Food at Home with a DIY Planter

By Christine Kinnon / 23 June, 2020

Now you've got your planter, the next step is deciding what to grow! When I built my first planter, I...

Shop for Clothes Sustainably

By Christine Kinnon / 15 June, 2020

Ever wondered how to buy clothes that don't have a damaging carbon footprint? Why be conscious when buying clothes? There...

Upcycle Furniture

By Christine Kinnon / 3 June, 2020

Upcycle your old furniture to make it look new and unique! What is Upcycling? It means Creative Re-use. We can transform...

Events

Aug

Bath Mat from Upcycling Towels

04-08-2021 @ 10:00 AM - 04-08-2021 @ 12:00 PM

CSREC office, Howgate Shopping Centre

In-House Sew and Chat

@ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

CSREC office, Howgate Shopping Centre

Learn something new!

Upcycling Workshops

Learn how to turn your old clothes and items into something unique and new

Carbon Conversations

Find out more about Climate Change,
or talk to other like-minded folk a these informal sessions.

Pop-up Swap Shops

Update your wardrobe for free!
Just bring along your old clothes and swap for something pre-loved.

One Planet Forth Valley is a Central Scotland Regional Equality Council project funded by the Scottish Government’s Climate Challenge Fund.
CSREC was awarded the funding to run the One Planet Forth Valley Project to help local minority communities tackle climate change.