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Ecosia is a search engine that donates 80% of its profits to reforestation charities. You can see how many trees you've funded and so far over 70 million trees have been planted through Ecosia.
December '19
Date: Sun 1st Dec
Time: 10am – 4pm
Location: Brighton Open Market
Price: FREE
Shop and enjoy an epic line up of vegan, ethical and zero waste gifts, food and treats.
Entry is totally free and the event is open to everyone. There are over 40 fantastic stalls and traders for you to explore including: vegan fudge, gifts, soaps, hemp clothing, natural soaps and aromatherapy
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Clean Growth Business Funding Workshop
Date: Weds 4th Dec
Time: 9am - 2pm
Location: University of Brighton
Price: FREE
We’re all on a mission to create clean and green businesses that protect the planet for the next generation, and the one thing that has the power to accelerate that critical task more than anything is funding.
Whether it’s crowdfunding, government grants, private equity investment or debt financing, what works for one business might not work for another. How do you decide what’s right for you?
This FREE workshop will help you identify the right kind of funding for your business.
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Save the Planet with Slow Fashion
Date: Thurs 5th Dec
Time: 6-9pm
Location: YMCA Downslink Group, Church Rd, Hove
Price: TBC
Want to save the planet from the damage of fast fashion, but also want new clothes? Come to our second-hand fashion fundraiser! Drinks available on donation. All money raised will support vulnerable young people to access the education, employment or training they need to make positive changes in their lives. Got clothes you'd like to donate? Click on the title link to find the local drop off points.
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Solidarity: An Evening with Joshua Virasami and Wretched of the Earth
Date: Thurs 5th Dec
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Location: ONCA Gallery, Brighton
Price: Pay what you can
An evening of conversations with Joshua Virasami (artist, writer
and political organiser) and activists from Wretched of the Earth.
Together, we’ll be exploring questions of climate justice ranging from the Green New Deal to ways to organise and build solidarity across borders and between communities. Welcomed by Youth Strike 4 Climate Brighton.
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Brighton Student Climate Networking Event
Date: Fri 6th Dec
Time: 6-9pm
Location: ONCA, St George's Pl, Brighton
Price: FREE
Join us at ONCA for an informal evening of talks and creative activities to generate conversation and connections amongst students working on action for climate justice, or wanting to find out more about how to get involved. Snacks provided, 16+
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Date: Sun 15th Dec
Time: 11am-6pm
Location: TOM (The Open Market), Hove
Price: £5
Lots of cool brands, great workshops, mulled wine served from TOM's bar and, as always, festive must-haves that don't cost the Earth. Profits will be used to reforest our beautiful countryside!
