The Friends of Bennerley viaduct began looking into improving its sustainability sector in 2023 and the first professional report shall be released at the end of 2026.
In the meantime, please take a brief look at what the charity has in place with commitments to a sustainable future.
- Severn Trent Community Fund Project ‘Beneath the Bridge: The life and people of Bennerley Marsh’ – Improving the nature reserve by creating wildlife habitats, food systems and water quality of the River Erewash.
- Providing a nature trail venue for local well-being groups to exercise and communicate to prolong their service using experience.
- Only use merchandise suppliers that give access to supply chain and labour cost breakdowns, we only local groups ensuring this also strengthens the local economy.
- Commute to our site by either foot, cycle or use of electronic bike, provided by our funders.
- Attended environmental events; Shipley Community Gardens Greenfolk Festival and Eastwood Green Festival to educate our team and partner with other local eco-friendly groups.
- Develop an understanding of our organisation as an entire ecosystem so we consider the business as a living species affected by each decision.
- Considerably low waste, we offer in-person collection when people place ordered with us before we post goods out via in-land shipping.
- Do not use third-party online retailers unless there is no other alternative providers.
- Do not partake in the use of artificial intelligence and digital manipulation. We trust real working human beings and their high-standard of work that they bring to the table.