About Green Homes
Green Homes is a project that has come from local people involved in Knowle West's Carbon Makeover - we realised that because there is so much information on how to be more energy efficient, it can be very overwhelming.
We haven't been able to find one source of information that tells us everything we need to know and keeps it real! We hope Green Homes is the answer to all your energy needs!
The Carbon Makeover project
Carbon Makeover is our Knowle West answer to tackling climate change! All 70 participating homes are looking at practical ways to reduce carbon emissions in our every day lives.
The project is based around six different themes: Energy reduction, Healthy living, Waste reduction, Travelling lighter, Food, and Getting back in touch with nature.
Contact Misty on 0117 3534604 if you want to join or visit Carbon Makeover for more info.
Green Medicine
Local gardener Akilah is giving each home in Knowle West the opportunity to have their own tailor-made living medical cabinet made up of plants that grow well in our climate. She will be looking at common complaints such as colds and hay fever and providing time-old natural remedies.
Green Footprints
Local gardener Mil is taking orders for vegetable seedlings to grow in your garden or hanging baskets. Mil will also help you plant the seedlings and give you advice on care and maintenance. To place your order or to find out what is in season please call 07810 474558.
Project Agricola
Local resident Lesley is running a weekly market stall at the Mede Centre in Inns Court, selling a wide variety of British-grown fruit & veg at affordable prices. The stall is on Fridays from 9am - 1pm. Go along and grab a bargain!
Team FAB (Fight Against Bags)
Local person, Sue, is heading up a campaign to rid Knowle West of plastic bags. She runs a sewing circle at St Barnabas Church, Daventry Road, Knowle West, every Wednesday from 10am-2pm. Join her to make your own re-usable bag out of recycled materials such as old duvet covers and pillow cases. To find out more please contact Maddie on 0117 9534604.
