Reducing Carbon Emissions whilst Working from Home

It is Big Energy Saving Week and with the majority of us continuing to work from home for the next few months, the CCCA has compiled some top tips for you to share with your employees and colleagues to help  save money on energy bills and reduce carbon emissions.

Whether you’re a homeowner, private or social tenant, there are many ways you can reduce how much energy you use and how much money you spend. Here are some highlights of the tips

1. Be careful with the kettle- Only boil the amount of water you need each time rather than filling it at the start of the day.
2. Turn down your thermostat- Reduce the heat on your thermostat by 1°C to decrease your heating bills by up to 10%.
3. Take control of your heating- Use the timer to set your heating and hot water to come on when they are needed.
4. Procure energy efficient equipment- Be sure to check the energy rating on equipment which you buy to work from home to reduce energy consumption.
5. Ensure your workspace has plenty of natural light when possible- Choosing a workspace with access to as much natural light as possible will mean that you do not need to have the lights on all day and will therefore save energy.

Surplus Food Turned into Meals- Volunteers, Funding and Space Required
 

FEAST With Us is operating during the new lockdown as an essential service and part of the emergency response

Since the outbreak of COVID-19, the demand for the service provided by FEAST With Us has grown rapidly and they are now cooking out of six venues 16 times a week. This service could not be done without the help of a host of volunteers who generously give their time to collect food, cook meals and deliver them to the meal recipients.

Feast with Us are immediately looking for help during lockdown:

• Volunteer cooks
• Volunteers to collect food donations
• Volunteers to deliver food

GLA- SuDS Sector Guidance

A sustainable drainage system is designed to:

• reduce surface water run-off rates and volumes
• improve water quality
• increase biodiversity where they can be provided at surface level

Carbon Certification - Deadline Extended to 22nd January

Take the Camden Climate Pledge

• Are sustainability leaders who can champion the Camden Climate Pledge
• Have ambitions to lead on sustainability and would benefit from free support

COVID 19 Support for Businesses

If you have further questions about these financial support packages, email: businessgrants@camden.gov.uk

Please see our COVID-19 support for businesses page for more information.

Fully Funded University Places with Camden Scholarships

Camden Council is working with Hult International Business School and Birkbeck, University of London, to help Camden residents of all ages realise their potential through a range of life-changing scholarship opportunities, with fully-funded courses starting this autumn.

Birkbeck, University of London, in Bloomsbury, is offering two scholarship places to Camden residents for any of their undergraduate courses starting in October 2021. The deadline to apply is 25 June 2021.

Meanwhile, Hult International Business School, also in Bloomsbury, is offering Camden residents a fully-funded one-year intensive postgraduate Master of International Business degree – including practical experience with a social enterprise or small / medium-sized enterprise. The course starts in September 2021 and the deadline to apply is 21 May 2021.