Bristol Friends of the Earth

Bristol FoE is an open community / social group for people interested in sustainability and the environment. Check www.bristolfoe.org.uk and message or phone us for further information. This group url: http://www.facebook.com/groups/brisfoe/ We have a few campaigning members who are actively involved in many areas of sustainability and a larger list of supporters on our email lists. We have an open meeting normally on the second Thursday of every month including updates and information exchange on topics of mutual interest, sometimes with a short talk or film, followed by a drink and more informal networking. We are also involved in various local campaigns that meet separately. We are affiliated to the national Friends of the Earth organisation www.foe.co.uk, who provide support and networking opportunities including a Bristol-based staff member, access to sustainability specialists and legal expertise, and campaign materials for key campaigns. National campaigns we are involved in include: - 'Schools Run on Sun', scaling up activities to help schools get solar panels on their roofs and engage them in education on energy efficiency and renewables - 'Lets go Flexi', on benefits of exploring alternatives to meat and dairy with every meal and raising awareness with politicians and public about health, wellbeing and sustainability impacts of choices of procurement, farming and consumption. For example factory farms importing animal fodder from the tropics are causing great environmental damage and contributing to health problems. Members are also actively campaigning on other issues at a local level with national support, including unsustainable big biomass plants at Avonmouth, Bristol's planned Metrobus scheme, community energy initiatives, Bristol planning policies and specific problematic applications. Other FoE facebook pages: https://www.facebook.com/bristolfoe https://www.facebook.com/wwwfoecouk https://www.facebook.com/pages/Friends-of-the-Earth-South-West/154070447958583 Julian (07809 122474)