Installation of a solar hot water system

Follow the story of the Farnham family who had a solar-powered hot water system installed. The job took just two days...more

Selling vintage clothing in Cranleigh

Emma set up a vintage style clothing store in Cranleigh a year ago. It sells recycled and organic clothing...more

Living student life the environmental way

Eleanore is a student from Cranleigh, now studying at Bath university. In this interview she reflects on her experiences pioneering a greener lifestyle on the university campus...more

Running an eco carpet cleaning business

Ian runs a carpet and upholstery cleaning company and uses only eco-friendly products. Read an interview with Ian...more

Keeping an organic garden

Jeff lives in Haslemere and has had a successful organic garden for many years...more

Running a local organic farm

Grant owns an organic farm, and sells his produce at farmers’ markets in Cranleigh, Milford and Twickenham ...more

A local fair trade jewellery business

Shalini runs a fair trade/eco-friendly jewellery business, Samburu Designs that she set up with her sister. Read about how they set the business up..more

Test piloting electric scooters in Waverley

Farnham resident, Thomas Lankester, has been 'test piloting' electric scooters for 30 months and is now on his fifth bike...more

Setting up a local Walking Bus scheme

Read about how a local school went about setting up a Walking Bus scheme...more

More local stories coming soon for 'Out and about' and other sections

Volunteering with the Surrey Wildlife Trust

Steve Bolton combines his studies in conservation with practical volunteering work for the Surrey Wildlife Trust. In this case study he explains why he got involved....more