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| 11/11/2008 | Adopt-A-Gardener gets a free butt
Those taking part in the Footprint Trust’s Adopt-A-Garden Scheme are being offered free water butts thanks to Southern Water. Pictured is Terry Williams who has ‘adopted’ a garden in Lake. *...
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| 03/11/2008 | Islanders back Future Energy Days
Some 600 people came to find out more about renewable energy and fuel efficiency during October half term week (27th to 31st October). The Footprint Trust, who organised the...
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| 12/09/2008 | Future Energy Days - free events in battle to save planet and save cash
If you’re confused about all the different information regarding fuel efficiency and renewable energy then come to Future Energy events during October half term week (27th to 31st October). T...
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| 04/09/2008 | REDUCING CARBON FOOTPRINTS AT ISLE OF WIGHT SCHOOLS
Hundreds of school students and teaching staff on the Isle of Wight will learn how to be more eco-efficient this academic year. A touring roadshow run by Island educational charity the Footpr...
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| 03/09/2008 | Energy Options - Profits & Savings – free event for Wight Businesses
Businesses of all sizes can benefit from increased efficiency in fuel use and could also take advantage of government grants for renewable energy. A free presentation will be made Paul Holme...
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| 19/08/2008 | ‘Fuel Poverty debate missing main point’..says the Trust
Over the last few weeks the national press, radio and TV news has been full of stories about the effects of rising fuel prices for vulnerable householders. The debate has mainly focused on i...
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| 11/08/2008 | Allotment Week – call for more growing space
The Footprint Trust is backing the national Allotment Week (August 11th to 17th) by urging the IW Council along with Parish and Town Councils to provide more allotment space where there is a ...
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| 01/08/2008 | Action Days at Historic Pond
The historic Treefields Pond, on Binstead Road, Ryde is having some important management thanks to a joint initiative between the IW Pond Wardens, South Wight Housing and the Footprint Trust,...
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| 29/07/2008 | Pond Wardens seek to make a splash with new members…
The Isle of Wight Pond Wardens are looking for new members to assist in the management of the Island’s wildlife ponds. The scheme already has over sixty active members but with over 500 ponds...
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| 11/07/2008 | Ecovision must not be lost says Trust…
The Isle of Wight’s Footprint Trust, which was set up in 2002 to reduce the Island’s ‘ecological footprint’, has given the Council praise for its progress to date. However, it has also stated...
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| 20/06/2008 | Trust backs ‘graceful’ wind farm
The Footprint Trust is urging individuals, businesses, councillors and community groups to back the proposed wind farm at Cheverton Down. At the charity’s AGM its advisory group and board fur...
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| 29/04/2008 | Trust leads way in Eco-Island
The Footprint Trust continues to make a big impact on helping the Island go green. Set up in 2002 to promote a sustainable Isle of Wight linked to reducing the ecological footprint it has to...
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| 18/04/2008 | Recycling and Climate Change – a load of rubbish?
The Riverside Centre is to host an information evening which will look at the links between waste, recycling and Climate Change. The Island is one of the top local authorities for domestic wa...
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| 16/04/2008 | BIG GREEN PICNIC
THOUSANDS of Isle of Wight residents and tourists alike are being invited along to a green themed extravaganza taking place in Newport at the end of May.
Isle of Wight Council is hosting its...
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| 25/03/2008 | WIGHT GETS BIG HELP TO FIGHT FUEL POVERTY
An innovative environmental project on the Isle of Wight to help people keep warm, manage fuel costs, and save energy is among four initiatives sharing in more than £274,000 in grants by the ...
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| 12/03/2008 | Budget ‘not green enough’ says Footprint Trust…
The Footprint Trust has welcomed the news that pensioners will get winter fuel allowance increase in 2008-09 to £250 for the over 60's, and to £400 for the over 80's. However, their spokesma...
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| 29/02/2008 | Frog fans urged to keep spawn
People are being urged by pond experts not to move frogspawn around for fear of spreading disease and pest species from pond to pond.
Ray Harrington-Vail of the Island’s Pond Warden scheme...
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| 13/02/2008 | Communities get renewable action
As part of the drive to make the Island more sustainable renewable energy systems have been fitted three public buildings thanks to funding from the IW Council, IW AONB Partnership and EU Lea...
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| 05/02/2008 | Future Energy Day - 400 gain free advice in battle to save planet
Some 400 people came to the Future Energy events at the Riverside Centre in Newport on Saturday 2nd February.
Experts were on hand to give guidance on energy conservation, modern heating ...
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| 01/02/2008 | Adopt-A-Garden scheme – Isle of Wight leads the way with green idea
It is the case that many Islanders can no longer look after their gardens due to ill health or old age. Volunteers to assist with this growing problem are hard to come by, but ironically ther...
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| 18/01/2008 | Trust Backs Bag Ban
The Footprint Trust is backing the campaign in Ventnor (IOW UK) to reduce the use of disposable carrier bags.
Whilst the Trust accepts that their impact on the environment is slight compared...
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| 07/01/2008 | Trust rejects ‘Alarmist’ bulb story
The Island’s Footprint Trust has expressed concerns over the ‘alarmist’ story that low energy light bulbs could harm health.
The Environment Agency has called for more information to be ma...
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| 31/12/2007 | Renewable Energy -free training gets householders signing up
A free course giving details of renewable energy options for the home has been so popular it is to be run again. The EU Leader+ programme and the Isle of Wight Council funded the course. It w...
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| 15/12/2007 | Peak Oil speaker to visit Island
An "Action on Climate Change" event is to be held at the Riverside Centre in Newport on Saturday 2nd February at 7pm. A presentation will be made by renewable energy consultant and engineer J...
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| 14/12/2007 | Christmas Food could be miles better
There has been much talk of the need to reduce Carbon dioxide pollution, which causes Climate Change. One simple way we can all help is by changing what we buy. Choose fresh local produce fro...
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| 12/12/2007 | Freshwater Bay gets green makeover…
One of the Island’s most popular beaches now as another attractive feature nearby. Thanks to the efforts of Freshwater Bay Residents Association (FBRA), the Footprint Trust and the IW Counci...
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| 13/11/2007 | Future Energy Day - free advice in battle to save planet
If you’re confused about all the different information regarding fuel efficiency, renewable energy and Climate Change then come to Future Energy event at the Riverside Centre in Newport on Sa...
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| 07/11/2007 | Green Vision for Island welcome
The Footprint Trust, set up in 2002 to reduce the IW’s ‘ecological footprint,’ has welcomes the Eco-Isle vision put forward by the Council’s CEO Joe Duckworth in the Guardian newspaper.
Th...
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| 06/11/2007 | Free course will reduce costs and help the planet
In partnership with the IW Rural Community Council the Footprint Trust are offering local charities, churches, voluntary organisations and social enterprises the opportunity of attending a fr...
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| 05/11/2007 | Pond Warden’s have good year,....
IW Pond Wardens heard at their recent AGM that thanks to support from South Wight Housing Association, Southern Water and the Environment Agency, the Footprint Trust had been able to run two ...
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| 24/10/2007 | Mousemats give eco-message…
Thanks to funding from EU Leader+ and the IW AONB Sustainable Development Fund the Island’s Footprint Trust is giving away free eco-mousemats to all local schools, libraries and help centres....
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| 04/10/2007 | Climate meeting given something to chew over…
Dozens of people came to the recent Climate Change meeting in Newport to hear speakers talk on the subject of ‘Local Food – Miles Better.’
Ruth Illman from Godshill Organics spoke of the c...
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| 29/08/2007 | Radio Solent features Footprint Trust
Tune into BBC Radio Solent this Sunday 2 September 2007 on 91.6 or 103.8 FM at noon and listen to the Good Life programme. Georgina Windsor will be chatting to Ray Harrington-Vail of the Foo...
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| 09/08/2007 | Local Food - Miles Better Meeting
“Local Food – Miles Better!” Says Climate Change group
The IW Action on Climate Change group is to hold an open evening to look at local and regional food and its impact on the local envi...
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| 03/08/2007 | Trust Makes Big Steps
Footprint Trust takes steps to save the planet
Isle of Wight charity the Footprint Trust, which started its work in 2003, estimates that it has now reached just over 13% of Islanders with ...
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| 02/08/2007 | Save Water despite rain
No Flaming June ….but still save water Trust urges…..
The hottest April on record and one of the driest on the Isle of Wight since records began. This was followed by the wettest May for d...
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| 26/06/2007 | Can planting trees save the planet?
Can planting trees save the planet?
Carbon offsetting has become one of the buzz phases of the last year. It appeals to individuals and businesses that wish to carry on their current lifes...
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| 04/05/2007 | Dinosaur Isle gets Green Garden to fight Climate Change
The Isle of Wight’s Footprint Trust and a local conservation group ‘Green Gym’ rolled up their sleeves to create a drought-tolerant garden in a bed at the front of Dinosaur Isle. Experts in t...
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| 02/05/2007 | Sitting on an Asset - Your sofa could help an island family...
With the summer here, many people will head to the nearest furniture or DIY store. But what are you to do with your old furniture or those curtains that grandma gave you? Many hotels and bus...
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| 01/05/2007 | What No April Showers
What no April Showers! – has climate change arrived?
This April has been very hot and dry. The lack of April showers have been a talking point, in fact, it has been the warmest since recor...
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| 26/03/2007 | River Wardens wanted
River warden’s scheme launch success
The Isle of Wight Council’s Medina Riverside Park has undergone a transformation since the involvement of the Isle of Wight Estuaries Project. As well ...
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| 23/02/2007 | Green IW Budget praised
Footprint Trust praises Council’s ‘Green Budget’
Local environmental charity the Footprint Trust has praised the greener aspects of the Council’s budget.
Speaking for the Trust, Ray Har...
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