Litter picking 2026/27
From Autumn 2026, Brentwood Climate Action has decided to link our litter picks with the local group of the Essex Wildlife Trust, namely the Brentwood & Billericay Group of the Essex Wildlife Trust and will not be running our own Litter Picks anymore. Click here for further information.
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Recipe for toilet cleaner
- 150gms of citric acid crystals (widely available – Robert Dyas, B&Q have it)
- 200ml of warm water
- Optional – essential oil for scent
Mix/whisk the crystals slowly into the warm water until they are all dissolved add a few drops of essential oil if you prefer. Pour into a spray bottle and spray inside the toilet bowl. After a few days any discolouration should start to fade, a good brush will also help to remove any lingering stains…
Podcasts
Louder than Words series by Jules Pretty
From What If to What Next by Rob Hopkins
Books
(Please consider obtaining books at a local retailer rather than online!)
Honourable Friends? Parliament and the Fight for Change – Caroline Lucas
Petitions
Water Minister Emma Hardy has said: “the change of Prime Minister has opened up options for the water sector that were previously unavailable, as MPs from across the political divide called for fundamental change to the current ownership model.” https://www.watermagazine.co.uk/2026/09/15/government-opens-door-to-water-ownership-shake-up/.
Therefore signing this email could contribute to the pressure for radical change to the water industry.
Tell the government: stop extreme weather destroying lives – Friends of the Earth
Make rich polluters pay – Oxfam
Stop Big Chicken Choking our Rivers – 38degrees
Websites
Energy
Community Energy England – the national voice for community energy
Heat Pumps – Why So Many Brits Are Applying for the £7,500 Heat Pump Grant