08/06/2023
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Continuing the momentum of our recent Future Neighbourhoods 2030: Net-Zero Strategy launch, we are excited to introduce a selection of new climate action projects. These three new initiatives aim to promote sustainability in the Waterloo area by encouraging the local community to get involved.
Join our Climate Action Group
To celebrate London Climate Action Week, we are launching the Waterloo Climate Action Group, which brings together people from across the community to discuss local sustainability initiatives and ways to get involved with them. From guerilla gardeners to energy-saving experts, join us to hear updates from passionate sustainability professionals operating in the Waterloo area and find out how you can take climate action today.
Join us at The Three Stags from 4:00 – 5:30pm on Thursday 29 June. Find out more here.
Waterloo Gardening Club Sessions
Want to help make the local area more sustainable? The Waterloo Gardening Club is looking for volunteers to help maintain the area’s planters and pocket parks and contribute to the urban greening of the neighbourhood. Join Frances on Wednesday lunchtime (12:30pm) at the Leake Street pocket park outside of Sino Thai for a drop-in session of planting, weeding and pruning with local workers and residents looking to make a difference on their doorstep.
For the next session, meet outside Sino Thai at 12:30pm on Wednesday 28 June. Find out more here.
Beyond Procurement – FREE Climate Consulting
Get a year’s worth of FREE climate consulting to help your business on its net-zero journey. Beyond Procurement’s sustainability experts will advise WeAreWaterloo’s BID Members on a variety of actions to reduce both your costs and carbon emissions. From transitioning towards renewable energy to the process of carbon offsetting, their consulting services (worth £500) will help set your business on the path to carbon neutrality. You can also hear more about the scheme and meet the climate consultants at our drop-in Climate Action Group.
To apply for this FREE consultancy, express your interest in this short form.
Our Free Little Library is calling for some love! Through this 24-hour book exchange box, we aim to inspire readers and expand book access – but our Little Free Library is running low on books! If you have some books gathering dust on your shelves, drop them off at the Free Little Library. This book-sharing
We are pleased to announce that our friends over at Sustainable Ventures are here to help businesses and enterprises in Lambeth! The next round of the Lambeth Net Zero Innovation Challenge is starting now. In the Challenge, established businesses are matched with cutting-edge cleantech innovators who develop bespoke solutions to support sustainability objectives. Running for
We are super excited to welcome Roti King’s legendary roti canai to Waterloo! Originally a street food concept and renowned for its Malaysian cuisine, Roti King has gained incredible popularity and is set to open its third London restaurant on Lower Marsh. The tradition of crafting fresh roti daily continues, showcasing the process in the