Chester City Council was one of several organisations promoting ‘green’ issues at Grosvenor Park’s recent ‘One Earth’ festival July.

Organised by Cheshire Wildlife Trust, the annual family event aimed to raise awareness of initiatives across the county which are helping to protect and sustain the environment.

Recycling was promoted through the Cheshire Waste Partnership eco kitchen and garden stand, made from recycled materials such as yoghurt pots and plastic cups for the work surfaces and cupboards and recycled tyres for mulch in the garden. The stand was a huge hit with adults and children alike.

As part of its commitment to becoming a carbon neutral district, Chester City Council promoted the CRed carbon reduction system, which offers residents a free, personal pathway to reducing carbon emissions.

As Britain’s first Fairtrade City, many organisations that sell Fairtrade products were at the event to promote Fairtrade in Chester. Fairtrade givies people a regular and fair income so they can afford the things that others take for granted such as food, education and housing. The exhibitors included Fairtrade shop ‘And Albert’ and ‘Marks and Spencer’ who were at the event to promote their new initiative called ‘Plan A’ which encompasses Fairtrade, recycling, sustainable materials, climate change and healthy eating. The MandS exhibit included samples of Fairtrade food products for people to try and also mannequins to display their range of Fairtrade clothing.

Other themes included healthy eating and organic produce, exploring Cheshire’s natural and cultural Heritage, conservation of local wildlife and artists` displays.

18 July 2007

Contact Grace Parker 01244 402399

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