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OUR VISION
FOR 2022 TO 2025

Towards a Greener Future

Below are our four target areas. If you have ny further ideas please drop us an email at transitioncrich@gmail.com

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REWILDING/GREEN SPACES

  • Crich Area is Litter-free as a result of regular litter picks.

  • Hilts Quarry is a Nature Reserve.

  • Grass verge cutting no longer happens and the verges are now full of wild flowers.

  • An established Community Garden is thriving.

  • A ring of re-wilding has been created around the whole area to bring back wildlife.

  • Local farming practices have evolved to use less pesticides. Farmers choosing to leave room for wildlife/wild flowers.

  • People are buying more Eco products.

  • Explore vertical Farming methods.

  • Invite specialists to talk about the environment (ie RSPB - bug hotels)

  • Air quality is regularly measured and is good.

  • There are clear signs for visitors/walkers to park on the outskirts of the village and walk in (or perhaps use The Glebe Car Park)

REDUCING WASTE

  • People have Hot Bins at home to make their home cardboard waste in to compost.

  • People regularly refill their own containers - SKOPA or other refillable companies visits the village once a fortnight or a van share system to Wirksworth has been established.

  • All businesses in the area are plastic free.

  • Regular repair shop takes place in Crich.

  • People regularly remove packaging at point of purchase in shops which recycle so it doesn’t go into landfill and chose to use recyclable tape/wrap.

  • Formal sharing network established for everything from clothes to lawn mowers (example ‘Lets’ a non-monetary skills share).

  • TC is an active member of the Plastic Free Network

  • Food waste in the area is minimised

SAVING ENERGY

  • 20 - 30 EV Charging points in operation in the area.

  • People are now buying energy efficient white goods.

  • People have installed air source heat pump systems and/or solar panels in their homes (possible demo model installed at the Glebe).

  • Old houses are retro-fitted with Eco systems.

  • Explore Marches (Energy Hub Charity).

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

  • Regular trips to a local recycling plant for people who are interested.

  • The local footpaths in the area are clear and well-marked.

  • Connectivity has been increased as the area has been mapped for range of users including those with mobility issues or people with mobility aids.

  • There are secure bike lock up areas for people to feel more secure about using their bikes.

  • Better public transport links to and from the area are re-established.

  • There is a regular ethical produce/businesses market which takes place in the area.

  • The Crich Standard has a regular column on Transition issues & initiatives.

  • There is a community resource library for all things Transition including a ‘Manual for being Green’.

  • Great community buy-in for Transition Crich has been achieved.

  • There is an environmental hub at The Glebe including Eco Talks, Events and Craft.

  • Local arts and cultural organisations are involved in Transition Crich, developing projects which raise awareness of TC’s campaigns/initiatives.

  • A game has been developed to decrease carbon footprint (eg Carbon City O).

  • Regular community litter picks held. Personal pledges by locals to refill, reduce and use a zero waste supplier.

  • Local school children/young people/youth groups are actively involved in TC campaigns/initiatives.

  • Local Farmers are actively involved in TC.

  • Regular knowledge exchange takes place between local Transition Network groups.

  • Local Landlords are actively involved in TC.

  • There is a Junior/Youth Committee of TC.

  • There is an active connection with the Well Wood in Fritchley.

  • TC is actively utilising Derbyshire Dales ‘Clean and Green Resources’.

  • Wellbeing is a part of TC’s work (inner transition) including gender or age specific health and wellbeing issues.

  • Activities regularly run in the school holidays for families to join in with.

  • TC promotes other projects of mutual importance such as ROAR/Save Crich Chase Woods.

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