Wotton Area CAN

Wotton Area CAN Wotton Area Climate and Nature Network.

We are a local, community-led volunteer organisation with the goal of engaging local residents and increasing awareness of our changing climate and nature.

Our next FREE public speaker event....Living a Zero Waste Life (Or Trying To!)How much waste do we really create and wha...
28/08/2026

Our next FREE public speaker event....

Living a Zero Waste Life (Or Trying To!)

How much waste do we really create and what can we do about it?

Join us for an engaging and practical evening exploring how to reduce waste at home and in everyday life, without the pressure to be perfect.

We’ll start with a refreshingly honest look at one local zero-waste advocate’s journey, sharing what has worked, what hasn’t, and the challenges along the way. Expect plenty of simple, realistic ideas to cut waste, save money and make more sustainable choices.

We’ll also hear from the Gloucestershire Recycles team at Gloucestershire County Council, who’ll take us beyond the bin and explore local ways to reduce waste and consumption - from repair cafés, rental schemes and refill shops to buying second-hand and choosing lower-waste packaging.

Drawing on research from Keep Britain Tidy, they’ll also look at why reducing waste matters and what can encourage us to buy less.

Thursday September 17th - Under the Edge Arts
Doors open: 7pm
Talk starts: 7.30pm with questions at the end
Free entry and the bar will be open

https://www.wottonareacan.org/event-details-registration/beyond-the-bin-rethinking-waste

If you missed How to Live on Earth at Wotton Cinema on Saturday, there's another chance to see this inspiring film tonig...
03/08/2026

If you missed How to Live on Earth at Wotton Cinema on Saturday, there's another chance to see this inspiring film tonight.

How to Live on Earth is a thought-provoking and uplifting documentary that explores how we can respond to the climate and nature crisis with hope, imagination and practical action. It celebrates the people and ideas already creating a fairer, more sustainable future.

Book tickets here - https://www.wottoncinema.com/film/How+To+Live+On+Earth/1902

💚 We need your best plastic-free tips!Whether it's a kitchen hack, a favourite refill shop, a bathroom swap or something...
26/07/2026

💚 We need your best plastic-free tips!

Whether it's a kitchen hack, a favourite refill shop, a bathroom swap or something completely unexpected, your experience could inspire someone else to make a change.

We've shared a few of our favourite tips in today's carousel to get the conversation started...

Now it's your turn!

🌿 What's your favourite way to reduce single-use plastic?

🌿 Which swap has been the easiest to stick with?

🌿 Is there a product or tip you'd recommend to others?

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us last night for our Nature Quiz! What a fantastic evening! It was wonderful to...
23/07/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us last night for our Nature Quiz!

What a fantastic evening! It was wonderful to see such a great turnout, with plenty of real nature buffs in the room - and, thanks to our modelling round, we also discovered some rather talented (and imaginative!) sculptors.

A special thank you to Nik Howden for being such an entertaining Quiz Master, and to all the wonderful local businesses and supporters who so generously donated prizes for our raffle. Your support helped make the evening extra special.

Most of all, thank you to everyone who came along and supported Wotton Area CAN. We had such a great time that we're already wondering…should the Nature Quiz become an annual event?

One of our team's favourite swaps...Switching to reusable period products.One of our team members made the switch a few ...
22/07/2026

One of our team's favourite swaps...

Switching to reusable period products.

One of our team members made the switch a few years ago and only wishes they'd done it sooner! They found reusable products to be more comfortable, experienced fewer leaks, saved money, and dramatically reduced the amount of single-use waste they were producing.

"The average woman is estimated to use around 11,000 period products during her lifetime. Many disposable products contain plastic that can take hundreds of years to break down.

The good news is there are now lots of reusable options to choose from, including menstrual cups, reusable pads and period pants. If one product or brand isn't right for you, don't be put off - it's all about finding the option that suits your body and lifestyle".

Have you made the switch, or are you thinking about it? We'd love to hear your experiences.

♻️ Can you really recycle soft plastics at supermarkets?Many supermarkets now have collection points for soft plastics l...
18/07/2026

♻️ Can you really recycle soft plastics at supermarkets?

Many supermarkets now have collection points for soft plastics like bread bags, crisp packets and food wrappers. But what actually happens after you drop them off?

Last year, one of our team members looked into the evidence behind these recycling schemes - how they work, what they can and can't accept, and some of the questions that still remain.

As we all try to reduce plastic waste this Plastic Free July, it's a good opportunity to revisit the topic and better understand what happens to the packaging we recycle.

Read the article here: https://www.wottonareacan.org/post/are-uk-supermarkets-really-recycling-soft-plastics

Do you use supermarket soft plastic recycling points?

It's next Wednesday! We also have some great RAFFLE PRIZES. For just £1 you could be having afternoon tea for two at Tor...
18/07/2026

It's next Wednesday! We also have some great RAFFLE PRIZES. For just £1 you could be having afternoon tea for two at Tortworth Court, taking a family of four to Slimbridge, a friend to Westonbirt Arboretum, or to Wotton's EPH cinema to see a film. There are also some great hand made items from Crafters shop in Wotton and a yoga class up for grabs.

Join Wotton Area CAN for a fun and friendly evening celebrating the natural world!

Gather a team and put your wildlife, plants, nature and environmental knowledge to the test in our light-hearted Nature Quiz. Whether you're a seasoned naturalist or simply enjoy spending time outdoors, everyone is welcome.

There will be prizes for the winning team and a relaxed, sociable atmosphere throughout the evening.

As part of the event, we'll also hold a very brief AGM, taking a quick look back at Wotton CAN's activities and achievements over the past year and sharing some of our plans for the future.

This is a special fundraising event to help support next year's programme of talks, events and community activities. We don't charge for our events, so your support is greatly appreciated.

Wednesday 22 July
7.30pm
Under the Edge Arts, Wotton-under-Edge
£5 per team, payable on the door

Bring your friends, family or neighbours – or join a team on the night.

We look forward to seeing you there!

One of our team's favourite swaps....."These glass food containers replaced lots of ageing plastic tubs in my kitchen.Th...
15/07/2026

One of our team's favourite swaps.....

"These glass food containers replaced lots of ageing plastic tubs in my kitchen.
They're incredibly durable, easy to clean, and I feel happier reheating leftovers in glass rather than plastic.
The lids still contain a removable plastic seal, but they're designed to last for years rather than being thrown away.
Sometimes sustainability is simply buying fewer things that last much longer".

What's your favourite reusable kitchen item?

♻️ Did you know?You can now recycle juice cartons, soup cartons and long-life milk cartons in your green wheelie bin.Str...
14/07/2026

♻️ Did you know?

You can now recycle juice cartons, soup cartons and long-life milk cartons in your green wheelie bin.

Stroud District Council has also expanded what you can recycle to include:
🪥 Toothpaste tubes
🪴 Non-black plastic plant pots

Not sure what goes in which bin? Find the full recycling guide at stroud.gov.uk/bins.

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