tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72086685739825262222011-08-12T18:04:17.550+01:00Tips, resources and ideas for good living!MBC FaSThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10265311490791035079noreply@blogger.comBlogger351100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208668573982526222.post-42967145154167440532010-11-14T15:03:00.000Z2010-11-14T15:03:22.580Z

SCOTTISH NATIONAL GATHERING Friday the 19th November South Hall, Pollock Halls, Edinburgh INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE: Transitions: diverse routes to belonging November 20th and 21st 2010, John McIntyre Conference Centre, Edinburgh Local events with Transition Edinburgh South (TES) TES: "Local Currency Planning Meeting" DATE: 18/11/2010 - 17:00 till 19:00 TES: "SEED - Sustainable economics group

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In Edinburgh, TES are running an event to celebrate the  10/10/10 "Global Work Party" called by 350.org.  18:00-23:00 - CARROTMOB AT THE MERCATJoin TES for food and drinks on Sunday 10/10/10 from 6pm, for Edinburgh’s  first-ever Carrotmob at The Mercat Bar on 28 West Maitland Street, Haymarket  EH12 5DX. The Mercat is the winner of our 'Carrotmob' competition, so let's mob it with  business on 10

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Climate Change: Past, present and futureTuesday, October 05, 2010 from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM (GMT)Sign up here. Climate Change: the Solutions?Tuesday, October 12, 2010 from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM (GMT)Sign up here.

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Community Energy in Edinburgh – update on projects and plans, exchange of information, networking, and national initiatives A conference organised by the Edinburgh Community Energy CooperativeVenue: Candlish Room, St Georges West Church, 58 Shandwick Place, Edinburgh REGISTRATION: Free for individuals and representatives from community groups. Fee of £20 per person for representatives from other

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The 3rd TES social get together at the Metropole Cafe (29-33 Newington Rd EH9). Please come along and meet the Transition Edinburgh South team and other like-minded people in a place where we don't have to talk 'business' (unless you want to!), to meet the members, relax over a drink and good company! We welcome suggestions for our upcoming monthly socials; so far we have ideas for film

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02.08.2010, 1900-2100, at 31 Woodburn Terrace, Morningside. Discussing activities presently happening, and future organisation.

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There are a lot of labels on the market today that indicate various environmental or fair trade standards -- but what do all of them actually mean? A few are spelled out below: Carbon Reduction Label Purpose: The Carbon Reduction Label is a public commitment that the carbon footprint of a product or service has been measured and certified and the owner of the product or service has committed to

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Ever wanted to be more ethical with your money, but didn't know where to start? Never fear, FaST are here... Now, ethical money is a very broad topic, so this post can't be exhaustive. However, the below does have the benefit of my own personal recommendation. So you can be sure I've put my money where my mouth is... ;-) Banking As far as I can tell, one of the most ethical banks that

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FaST are supporting Transition Edinburgh South with our presence as they do great fair and sustainable work in our locale, Morningside! TES are having a social get together at the Metropole Cafe (29-33 Newington Rd EH9) to kick off and launch the TES monthly social. Please come along to meet the members, relax over a drink in general good company! 25th June 2010 from 1900 is the date for the

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Ideally mobile telephones can go to help OXFAM and other charities who recycle them. There is an Oxfam shop in Morningside Road However a private firm, ECOFUTURE, in Edinburgh and the Lothians, will arrange free collection (apart from televisions) of working or broken electronic equipment and promise to strip down and RECYCLE it. Significantly they will uplift and promise "Any data carrying

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What is the role of science in humanity’s response to the ecological crisis? The former co-chair of the Nobel Prize-winning International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), *John Houghton*, discusses one of the major issues facing us today and what role faith has to play in it. *15th April* (7pm) • 1 hour • £7/£5 • Informatics Building, University of Edinburgh 0131 553 0322 More info & book

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"When I see an adult on a bicycle, I do not despair for the future of the human race" -- H.G. Wells As the weather continues to get warmer and the days get longer, more and more people are getting on their bicycles for exercise, commuting, shopping and for fun! Not sure how to join them? The City of Edinburgh Council has several maps available for free on their website, outlining popular

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Fair trade and chocolate have a long history in the UK – Green & Black’s “Maya Gold” was the first UK product to carry the Fairtrade mark (1994). Although no other Green & Black’s product is fair trade certified, the company has announced that it will bring its entire line over to the other side by 2011 – and despite concerns of Kraft’s take-over of Cadbury’s (who owned Green & Black’s), in

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With brilliant tips for reducing unsustainable practices, our FaST Tips page is just the place to look for ideas about getting getting greener and fairer! Here's a great example:- When you next need to buy furniture, choose recycled, second-hand or sustainable furniture items to reduce the energy used when products are manufactured and transported.How easy can it be!

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There are a number of useful websites that make using public transport easier; as well as being “greener” and more interactive, you don’t have to scrape your bus/ train etc in the morning, and you can relax with a book/ catch up on work/ daydream/talk to someone etc etc on your commute!! “Traveline” tells you how to get anywhere from anywhere within the UK using any combination of public

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In the past ten years the UK market for ethical goods and services has grown three fold according to a Co-operative bank report issued at the very end of 2009. It examines a whole range ........from energy efficient appliances to Fair Trade goods but concludes that "In order for the UK to reduce its carbon emissions by 30 per cent by 2020 there will need to be a step change in the take-up of low

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We shall soon be able to return our used batteries to shops that sell them.Under the new European rules, which are due to be introduced across member states later this month, retailers that sell batteries will be required to provide collection points at which used ones can be deposited for recycling. AND meantime there is recyling for batteries (and domestic light bulbs) at the Ikea outlet in

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Recycling in Edinburgh The City of Edinburgh council guide to Recycling Centres can be found onhttp://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/internet/Environment/Rubbish_waste_and_recycling/Recycling_facilitiesGeneral enquiries- phone 0131 200 2323Search for anything you want to recycle, and where to do it, onhttp://www.sort-it.org.uk/cap.asp?AuthID=12&CatID=24phone “Sort it” on 01786 468 248A useful little book

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Can't make Copenhagen? Can't make London? Can you get to GLASGOW?Organised by Stop Climate Chaos Scotland, the Wave is an opportunity for people all around Scotland to gather and show their support for action against climate change.For more information check out http://www.the-wave.org.uk/scotland

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TraidcraftTraidcraft fights poverty through trade, helping people in developing countries to transform their lives.Established in 1979 as a Christian response to poverty, Traidcraft is the UK's leading fair trade organisation. They run development programmes in some of the poorest countries in the world, and campaign in the UK and internationally to bring about trade justice.Seehttp://

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Real nappies are up to 40% better for the environment than disposables, and could save up to £500 !! See http://www.goreal.org.uk/ for information.

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The Story of StuffThe “Story of Stuff” (narrated by Anne Leonard) is a simple and entertaining 20-minute animation about the “stuff” in our lives- the effects of its extraction through sale, use and disposal, and how this affects communities at home and abroad.Details and free download or DVD from- www.storyofstuff.com/Thought provoking and well worth a look, but please note this does not

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The Christian/ other organisations listed below run a number of active current campaigns to promote issues about climate change and fair use of resources; good stewardship of God’s amazing creation and caring for one’s global neighbour. Contact the individual organisations to check what current campaigns are running, what the issues are, who to write to and getting cards/ information to give out

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Getting involved ; Community projects for you, friends, family or your small group.What about getting your small group/ friends/ family involved in a conservation project for a day or an afternoon?There are a number of opportunities in and around Edinburgh to get involved in conservation activities such as cleaning up a local burn or planting trees in the Borders. Below is a sample of

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Here is the link to a radio documentary from bbc world service, about how plastic recycling is now profitable-believe it or not it was actually quite interesting!http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservice/oneplanet/oneplanet_20081106-0030a.mp3

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Green Tip!Monitoring your electricity usage can cut your energy usage and bills. Here is a site that has a range of meters:http://www.bettergeneration.co.uk/products/home-energy-meters.html

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Green Tip!Energy saver lightbulbs reduce energy waste by 75%. Each bulb will save you around £100 and replacement bulbs during its lifetime-apparently!

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If you would like to voice your support for windpower in you area drop into:www.yes2wind.com

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.... took place on Saturday 11th October, with an amazing collection of speakers!Check out http://www.edinburghclimate.net/conference/for information.

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God is FaSTIt has recently been suggested to the FaST team that buying areas of rainforest could be a positive step we could make towards protecting our environment. There are many different charities and web sites that allow you to buy or sponsor an area of rainforest. In doing so you will help to protect these areas against deforestation, combat global warming, preserve ecosytems and in some

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Available from the MBC Green Team at a £2.00 discount to the RRP of £10.00 is the book 'Christianity, Climate Change and Sustainable Living' authored by Nick Spencer and Robert White.If you would like to reserve a copy grab a member of the FaST Team in person or send us an email.

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Here are a few sites that may be of use if you have a computer or white goods that you wish to donate to charity but do not know the best way:www.computeraid.orgComputer Aid accepts old computer hardware from businesses and individuals, which is then refurbished and sent to projects in developing countries.www.donateapc.org.ukLog on here to find a home for your unwanted computer. The site aims to

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You don't have to be a regular attender at Morningside Baptist Church to want to know what the news is this week. Every Sunday a paper bulletin is handed out at both Braid church, down the hill, and at 9.30am at MBC Holy Corner, up the hill beside the famous ice cream parlour. Every Sunday many people wonder why they can't just access the same information on line and save up to 450 sheets of A4!

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The cartridges in most computer printers can be recycled for charity but some schemes give far more of the proceeds to charity than others. One site that claims to give more to charity is cartridges4charity.co.uk where there are clear instructionsAlternatively you can drop them off at two points in EdinburghIdeal Computing, 78 Bruntfield Place, EH10 4HG Tel: 0871 7000151Simply Fix It Ltd, 544

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This is a blog for the members of Morningside Baptist Church to facilitate information dissemination and wider debate on Fair and Sustainable related issues to the wider members and attenders of the church congregation.

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