Thrilled to announce that @hertscc have agreed to set an example and implement a ban on intentional balloon and sky lantern releases on land they own/control. Thank you to everyone who signed our petition! #dontletgo
Roll up, roll up it's the final weekend of #sustfest22 and it's an epic one!. Browse what's going on in #StAlbans, #Harpenden and the villages: #repairfair, herbs workshop, walks, clothes swap and much more! https://t.co/OcYRFw9UBi
The #SustFest22 events listings are now online - your local Sustainability Festival 15-31 May - 80+ public events, many are free. Across #StAlbans, #Harpenden and villages.
PLUS launch event #SustainableMarket Harpenden Common, Sun 15 May.
All info at https://t.co/wuU0kSds70
"Visually stunning and extremely thought-provoking, Plastic Matter is a unique group exhibition that explores plastic’s potential to become something more treasured" | Watford Observer https://t.co/cO1vAu33yT
Great to see water starting to appear in #TheVer at Redbourn today and also in a nearby pond,which had been dry for 5 years, Newts now appearing. @VerValleySoc @Feargal_Sharkey
Photo Gerd Hoppmann, head of the Krefeld investigation commission, shows a sky lantern which set the monkey house on fire) (Picture: EPA)
https://t.co/GNcsBs2lQF
V pleased to see St Albans now 5th (up from 58th) in recycling league table of English local authorities. This was for the year ending March 2019 but only reported in December. The new scheme also saves £400k per year.
Horrific zoo fire sparks reminder of #skylantern dangers
The Countryside Alliance (CA) has renewed its call for tougher control over the use of sky lanterns following the devastating fire at a German zoo....
https://t.co/n19eukqers
Thrilled to announce that @hertscc have agreed to set an example and implement a ban on intentional balloon and sky lantern releases on land they own/control. Thank you to everyone who signed our petition! #dontletgo
'..So now – amid growing concerns about the impact they have on the environment – Hertfordshire County Council has drawn up plans to ban the release of #skylanterns and #balloons from all council premises...'
https://t.co/6phKNWZY5m
#aeriallitter#dontletgo#balloonsblow
#SkyLanterns might look pretty, but they can injure or kill farm animals and wildlife, cause industrial sized fires and litter our beautiful British countryside. Join our campaign to ground sky lanterns for good https://t.co/X9IDtgW2I4