Welcome to The Big Green Idea

Hi everyone! Our latest and, sadly, our last newsletter is out now. Some of you may already know that Brigit has decided to step down as the CEO of the Big Green Idea charity and the rest of the core support team have backed a decision to wind the charity up. Full details are in the newsletter as well as the great story about the Big Green Bus moving to the Eden Project in Cornwall to continue it's brilliant work with a whole new crew :o) More →

The Bumble Bee Conservation Trust are up for a National Lottery Award! They have reached the final three in the hotly contested 'Best Environment Project' and are now up for the public vote against 'Laganscape' and 'Millenium Country Park' . With Brigit passionately believing in the plight of bees and backing the work of the BBCT she hopes you will support them by voting for them too! While you are on the National Lottery Award site why not check out the other catagories and vote for your favourites there as well... More →

Everything you need to know about modern-day self-sufficient living from stars of the BBC series – It’s Not Easy Being Green – Dick & James Strawbridge. Want to save on your fuel bills, ready to grow your own, reduce your carbon footprint, and take the self-sufficient plunge? Dick and James show how to make the practical changes that will have a big impact on your life – without having to transform your lifestyle. Sharing their experiences, tips and techniques, the Strawbridges provide all the step-by-step advice you need for successful eco projects, large and small. You won’t need to go the whole hog – just pick and mix to suit your needs, for long-lasting dividends. More →

'At 10:10, we're lucky enough to be in touch with people at the forefront of climate politics, journalism, technology, campaigning and communication. Never ones to miss an opportunity, we've invited some of them into 10:10 HQ in Camden to tell us about their work and share some thoughts on environmental issues great and small. Brigit will be giving a talk called "Bee Aware" on 16th September!' More →

Open Farm Weekend – 24 and 25 July 2010 – Free entry! 'Come to our small herb farm, see the herbs growing and hear the about how they are transformed into our range of Organic Skincare products as well as the many herbal tinctures we sell. We are set in the beautiful countryside of West Herefordshire with views across to the Welsh Hills, and let’s hope for a weekend of beautiful weather so you can enjoy the herbs and the landscape. Echinacea, Calendula and Marshmallow should be in full flower and there will be several other herbs at various stages.' More →

10:10 is a mass movement that is signing up people and organisations from every corner of British life. From councils and hospitals to faith groups and scout troops, organisations across the country are deciding to get on board at the start of the journey to a low-carbon society. The Big Green Idea charity is committed to cutting its emmissions by at least 10% in 2010... More →

NEWSFLASH! The bus video has had a revamp! Its bigger and better! Ralph, from Kane TV has updated the video, it's a bit longer than the last one and covers some of the early stages of the bus re-fit. The graphics and music have been designed, written and performed by people in Malvern where Kane TV are based. See Brigit and the gang in action, hear all about why the bus exists and how Brigit plans to make a real difference... Click on the photo to start the film!