Two of our staff recently undertook a two-day whirlwind trip to the Netherlands and to Belgium to explore their sustainable retail sector. This is the first introductory blog post, and the first in a series covering everything that we learned from this trip- you won’t want to miss it!

Our Zero Hero talk in June explored the popular theme of sustainable fashion-what it is, why it’s needed, and how we can become sustainable in our own lives.

An extended overview of our high street vibrancy project Shop For the Future, which will combine the two goals of increasing footfall and reducing waste to help Selby’s second-hand shops thrive. We’re so excited to be 1 of 20 projects selected across the county and we’d love to bring you with us on this sustainable journey to revival!

We recently went wild for wildlife and learned how to nurture our nature at May’s Zero Hero event! Read all about our thoughts and our residents’ thoughts on such an important and dynamic topic.

Read all about the follow-up to our home energy Zero Hero event with Kate Urwin, the Yorkshire Energy Doctor, and what we found quite surprising.

Hear about how the second part of our dried flower art creation workshop created connections and conversations.

Our recent Zero Hero event with Food Aware shed light on the surprising scale of food waste beyond households, offering key insights and practical solutions.

Hear about how our flower pressing workshop engaged the community in creative nature art and created conversations about environmental action.

Find out how our Re-Imagine event took off and hear about the different ways people upcycled new creations.

The North Yorkshire Climate Coalition's conference inspired and connected local climate action groups

Read about Monk Fryston and Hillam Sustainability Project, where community buildings like the centre, school, and church collaboratively implemented energy-saving measures and renewable energy to reduce their carbon footprint.

Selby College's Sustainability Craft Week, with Our Zero Selby's Craftivism, inspired students to take action on climate change through creative crafts and meaningful conversations.

Our first Repair Cafe was a resounding success, fixing items, building community, and saving over 1.3 tonnes of CO2e

Our Zero Selby volunteers and local schoolchildren teamed up with Groundwork Yorkshire to plant native trees using the Miyawaki method, creating a mini-forest for future generations at Leeds Road Park.

Hear from a local resident how to make your home more energy efficient with practical tips from a recent Zero Hero event in Selby, including optimising your heating and improving loft insulation.

Hear from a local resident how our first Zero Hero event on recycling and waste management went.

Discover how one Selby resident is contributing to Our Zero Selby's vision of a sustainable future through the Citizen Governance Group, sharing their personal journey and commitment to community action

Our Zero Selby's community-led initiative to transform Selby with safer cycling routes, guided rides, and sustainable travel inspired by your feedback.

We're thrilled to welcome you to the Our Zero Selby blog, a platform dedicated to exploring and advancing sustainability in our community and beyond. As we embark on this journey, we invite you to join us in envisioning and creating a more environmentally conscious and resilient future.