Greener Living and Working

Green roof on bus shelter

We help take practical action to tackle climate change – and we recognise that by doing so we can also reduce fuel poverty and help business be more efficient. Our Green Doctors help people save money on their water, electricity and gas bills; show how to recycle more and waste less together with installing simple measures in homes that will make heat, electricity and water go that bit further. For corporates, factories and offices we offer a bespoke Environmental Business Service that walks staff through the necessary procedures to make sure organisations are on the right side of the law - as well as doing the right thing - when it comes to looking after the planet.

Out in the community, we help to change behaviours and limit personal environmental impacts. We deliver engaging programmes to encourage walking and cycling, healthy eating and growing food.

We encourage the use of renewable energy technologies. Green roofs are our speciality – we’ve been raising their profile for years and have had huge success in greening our local skyline. We've just written the UK code of best practice for green roofs, thanks to European Life+ funding.

Why not come along to one of our Beekeeping Courses? We offer 2 hour Taster Sessions and 3 day Beekeeping Courses, held at one of our community apiary sites in Sheffield. Click here for a course overview

Bee Buddies

Location: Sheffield The Bee Buddies project helped to tackle the national issue of honeybee decline by creating sustainable apiaries in the heart of Sheffield, managed by local communities.

Climate Change Workshops

Location: 4 workshops on climate change for Groundwork Landscape Architects

On Yer Bike

Location: Sheffield A perfect day out - and healthy celebration of Sheffield's riverside paths

The Green Roof Centre

Location: Sheffield The experts in everything 'green roof'

The Trout's Tale

Location: Sheffield Children rear trout in tanks in their classrooms and release them into the wild