Sustainable Ferriby

Category: Sustainability

  • Walk, cycle or drive – carbon emission choices

    Walk, cycle or drive – carbon emission choices

    It’s revealing to compare the carbon emissions of EVs, walking, cycling, and horse riding. The results are surprising, except when compared with fossil fuel vehicles.

  • Public transport vs EV. Which should you use?

    Public transport vs EV. Which should you use?

    We are told to use public transport rather than drive; it’s better for the environment and road congestion. But what if you drive an EV. We look at the data.

  • Choosing the right tariff

    Choosing the right tariff

    Shifting to sustainable energy solutions like heat pumps, battery storage, and solar panels can significantly reduce household emissions. Choosing the right energy tariff is essential for maximizing savings and sustainability. The article reviews effective tariffs for energy-efficient homes and offers insights on optimizing energy usage to combat climate change effectively. This article helps you make…

  • How Lifestyle Choices Shape Carbon Footprint: The Biggest Ways to Cut Emissions

    How Lifestyle Choices Shape Carbon Footprint: The Biggest Ways to Cut Emissions

    Reducing greenhouse gas emissions is one of the most effective ways individuals can combat climate change. While governments and industries play a massive role in shaping policies and technologies, personal choices matter too. From diet and transport to home heating and even family planning, our daily decisions have a direct impact on our carbon footprint.…

  • Funding your sustainability journey

    Funding your sustainability journey

    Investing in green home improvements can be financially rewarding, with quick payback periods and potential home value boosts of up to 14%. Solar PV installations can yield significant savings and income over time. Many mortgage lenders offer cashback incentives.

  • Sustainable Ferriby 2025

    Sustainable Ferriby 2025

    SUSTAINABLE FERRIBY 2025 is a community workshop on sustainable homes and how to lower your energy costs and carbon footprint. Presentations, Q&A discussions, and panel sessions on topics such as solar and batteries, electric vehicles, heat pumps, and energy reduction.

  • Better and better – Exploring the 2030’s EV

    Better and better – Exploring the 2030’s EV

    The UK is transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs). By 2030, new internal combustion engine cars will be banned. By then EVs will offer even longer ranges, lower price, and remarkable lifespans. Find out more…

  • Off-street EV charging options

    Off-street EV charging options

    Approximately 3.8% of cars in the UK are fully electric and growing, yet barriers like off-street parking availability hinder EV adoption. 35% of households lack off-street parking, mostly in urban areas. Find out about the emerging solutions to the challenges…

  • Challenging Climate Change scepticism and denial

    Challenging Climate Change scepticism and denial

    Evidence doesn’t do it. Insults don’t do it. Rage doesn’t do it. How can we address Climate scepticism, denial and this that spread FUD and lies. There are useful strategies…