Personal finance is often overlooked in efforts to make our everyday lives more sustainable. In fact, our financial decisions have more power and weight than we imagine.

Find out how Renishaw are making massive strides in reducing their environmental impact. In this interesting talk, Ben Goodare spoke to us about how the company is using non-polluting technology, waste minimisation, reuse/recycling and the reduction of energy consumption.

The Beeswax Wrap Co. is one of two companies in Nailsworth that have achieved B-Corp certification for having the highest standards of care for their workers, customers, community, and our environment. Fran Beer shares how they achieved this, as well as the vision the company has for supporting other planet-friendly businesses.

What if we could green our finances? Alena Zavarin and Tony Anderson of Anderson Financial Management highlighted the impact that changes to our personal finances can have on solving the climate crisis. They showed us how to make our pensions greener along with other aspects of personal finance including current account banking, savings, investments and mortgages.

In this eyeopening talk, Chloe Turner from Stroud District Action on Plastics gives an insight into the work she does to support local businesses and organisations to reduce single-plastic use.

This is the first of a series of talks hosted by NailsworthCAN with individuals and organisations who are creating positive change in our community and to open up the conversation with the hope of inspiring others. Tom talked to us about why The Long Table was founded and what they bring to the community, including the wonderfully named ‘freezers of love.’