Ensure Sustainable Consumption and Production Patterns

Sadly, excessive production and over consumption in our quest for more growth are depleting the Earth’s limited resources� Continuing this will destroy the ecosystems we rely on for our survival�

Adapting our behaviour, such as re-using our waste could provide a valuable resource� For instance, organic waste can be turned into heat or biofuel as well as compost�

Over 80% of fast fashion ends up in landfill, but we can re-use far more, some fibres can be used in anaerobic digesters with food waste but far more could be done to use sustainable fibres and support a closed loop (circular) fashion system�

Recently, CREW hosted a Subversive Fashion Show highlighting the devastating contribution that fast fashion adds to the climate crisis� The workshop was inclusive and fun, and increased our ability to think clearly and act effectively about fast fashion and the climate crisis� We can all make changes and opt out of fast fashion (the production of very cheap clothing, often in countries such as India, China and Indonesia, made, and thrown away, fast)�

NEXT MONTH

Why not book a session at CREW with “Stitch It Dont Ditch It!”? A repairing, recycling and upcycling clothing workshop held twice a month on Saturday afternoons�

Plastic and microplastic waste is destroying the environment and ecology� Bio-chemical solutions are needed to breakdown polymers and microplastics� Better recycling would help, and more importantly, re-use�

If we work towards a Circular Economy, it can facilitate sustainable consumption, providing an alternative to the current wasteful, linear economy� CREW plans to offer another talk on this subject in the near future� Sustainable materials are an essential part of a circular economy� These are materials that can be reused, remanufactured, recycled, or recovered and minimise hazardous waste and greenhouse gas emissions�

A transition towards a circular economy requires collaboration across every system and practice that touches the supply chain� Researchers, academics, policymakers, educators, health professionals and the general public are included� We can also start now within our communities to make this happen town by town, city by city, council by council, working with communities to change lifestyles and consumer habits� Imagine a new evolved world using only sustainable materials, offering unique properties such as natural abundance, low toxicity, affordability and versatility to produce products that only have a positive and practical impact on the planet�

Globally, ideally, what is needed to make the leap is Ecocide Law� The legal recognition of ecocide as an international crime as an essential protective and preventive deterrent to severe and either widespread or longterm harm to ecosystems (including water ecosystems)� See https://www� stopecocide�earth/ for more information and to join the campaign�

Local Perspective

Worthing as a tourist town should be focused on sustainable tourismtourism that takes full account of its current and future economic, social and environmental impacts, addressing the needs of visitors, the industry, the environment and host communities� There are several local companies that have made the transition to becoming sustainable champions� You will be familiar with HISBE in Worthing and Bird & Blend Tea in Goring, who are both West Sussex Green Business Champions� South by West cafe in Tarring is an ethical business too with core values of sourcing ethically responsible roasters, all their bakes are baked from scratch with vegan ingredients, they are a completely plastic free coffee shop and don’t use or supply single use items, and as a living wage employer promote links between creatives and other independents by using their base to highlight fantastic community working�

CREW are excited to announce an innovative new Climate Conference for Worthing on 19th October in a collaboration with Community Works, Transition Town Worthing and Green Tides� It will be a call to action from the community to Business, about working together to reach Net Zero and reduce the severity of the impact from catastrophic climate change together� CREW will be discussing what this means globally and then focusing on local impacts on our current trajectory�

It will be a chance to share the work already being done within our community whilst spurring business on to show it can be done whilst saving money� More to follow on this next month!

Thinking about climate change and ecological breakdown on your own can be scary and overwhelming� CREW now has a parent and preschooler drop in group every Thursday morning 10am12pm (term time only) for any parents who would like to enjoy some tea, coffee and biscuits and a chance to chat with other parents who want to make a better world for their children�

We also have the Climate Cafe once a month on a Thursday evening to chat about concerns about the future over a cup of tea and with good company�

You can book any of our exciting events here: crew.eventbrite.co.uk

Upcoming Events

Climate Fresk

Join us on for a FREE community

Climate Fresk - a fun interactive workshop about climate change and climate action

Date and time

Thu, 3 Aug 2023 6�30pm to 9pm BST

Stitch it, Don’t Ditch it

A creative space where people can embellish, reconstruct and personalise existing clothing� Multiple Dates.

Climate Change - What’s Happened and What Can We Do?

Come along to a discussion with XR Worthing on the current climate situation, how we have got here and what actions we can take�

Date and time

Tue, 8 Aug 2023 7pm - 9pm

If you’re in the town centre why not pop in and say Hi! You can find us at 8/9 South Street BN11 3AL (opposite Iceland)�

To Volunteer with CREW we have roles available in Outreach, Marketing, Events, public speakers or teachers to help deliver talks to schools and businesses and Volunteer Coordinating, most of which can be a little as a few hours a week� Perhaps you have an idea like organising film nights at CREW or arranging social events for the volunteers? If so we would love to hear from you! Contact the Trustees at trustees@worthingcrew.co.uk or for general enquiries info@worthincrew.co.uk

We are asking for your help to ensure our climate centre has a sense of security & stability enabling our community to become more resilient, prepared and able to adapt to the changes occurring now and in the coming years� Please consider making a donation no matter how small� Thank you�

Amberlouise

Everitt

Chair & Events Coordinator Charity no: 1198526 www.worthingcrew.co.uk