Make a bee-line for the Carbon Neutral Cornwall Hive

Protecting the environment and tackling climate change is one of the top priorities for participants in 'The Cornwall We Want'. We've now launched The Carbon Neutral Cornwall Hive right here on 'Let's Talk Cornwall' to support residents and community groups striving to live low carbon lives.

The Carbon Neutral Cornwall (CNC) Hive provides a space for people to share ideas and chat about how we can all help Climate Change. The CNC Hive aims to encourage ‘hive mind’ thinking with an Ideas Bank and an interactive map for listing low carbon initiatives and schemes. The site has information about funding to help get low carbon and environmental projects underway. And a blog post with articles from guest writers to help inspire people to find out more about climate change and how they can reduce greenhouse gases.

Cllr Edwina Hannaford, Cornwall Council Cabinet Member for Climate Change says: “ I believe people in Cornwall care enough to be able to make the changes needed for Cornwall to become carbon neutral. If we all make some changes to how we live - like we have through the Coronavirus pandemic – we can make a difference. If we all think about how we can adapt like driving less and walking and cycling instead, buying things that last rather than disposable, and repairing things instead of throwing them away, we can make a difference.

“The Council is making changes. We are replacing our own vehicles over time with electric and low carbon vehicles. We have already fitted most of our own premises with renewable energy. Covid-19 has meant we have significantly reduced our business and commuter mileage, and printing. And we are accelerating our plans to reduce our carbon footprint. Many other organisations are working to reduce their emissions as well. But we understand that not everyone knows where to start or how to reduce their carbon footprint and that people need support and encouragement. There are people in Cornwall who have information and skills that they can share to help other people. I hope the Carbon Neutral Cornwall Hive will become a place where everyone can get together to learn from and inspire each other.”