When you walk into Spill the Beans , you’re met with the fragrant smell of herbal tea.   Front and foremost sits a counter, host to plentiful refills of seeds and nuts. Behind it, the wall is lined with jars, filled with every kind of yoghurt/chocolate-covered treat imaginable, alongside spices, nuts and herbs. The rest of the shop is home to refillable versions of body and hair care products, cleaning supplies and other household necessities. Aside from the refill sections,

Hear from an attendee about her experience This year, I attended Dorset COP for the first time. I have always been passionate about the environment and about amplifying voices, but haven’t always known where to start – particularly on a local level. For me, Dorset COP 2025 was an ideal introduction to local community action, serving as a springboard for me to effect change.   Indeed, I had heard of Dorset COP. I didn’t realise that it was so popular that the event itself woul

📅 Saturday 1 November 2025 📍 The Exchange, Sturminster Newton 🎟️ Tickets – Pay What You Can Dorset COP is back for 2025! Now in it's...

Over the past month, Wessex Community Assets and Dorset Community Energy, with support from This Living Place, Sustainable Dorset and...

Warmer homes, stronger communities, and a greener future for all. Retrofit Reimagined: Dorset invites you to explore how upgrading our...

In this latest edition of 'Sustainable Stories,' we’re thrilled to spotlight Sarah Wise, a dedicated Dorset changemaker whose influence...

📅 When:  Saturday, 2nd November 2024 🏫 Where:  Bournemouth University Calling all Dorset residents passionate about tackling climate...

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We are excited to share that Sustainable Dorset is hosting the Dorset Hub for Sustainable Fashion Week 2024! Join us from 20th to 29th...

In our ongoing series of 'Sustainable Stories,' we delve into the remarkable work of individuals making significant contributions to...

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With a remarkable sustainability journey spanning decades, Dorset-based Julia Hailes has not only authored nine impactful environmental...

Following the successful launch in May 2023, Defashion Dorset 2024, is scheduled for Friday 24th and Saturday 25th of May as part of...

Megan McCubbin Stopping extinction – an atlas of endangered species What does it take to save a species from extinction? Is it...

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The inspiring story of young British farmers standing up against the industrial food system and transforming the way they produce food -...