Emma Tyers of Plastic Free St.Albans explains why they're asking Herts CC for action on balloons, and asks for your help. Plus, events are now registered for this year’s Sustainabity Festival, but how is it shaping up? Nicola Wyeth will be sharing the latest news.

With news from the Met Office that the world is headed for the warmest period on record, Amanda Yorwerth talks to sustainability consultant Carolina Karlstrom about steps that we can take to cut our carbon footprint. From easy things we can do today to bigger changes to work on, Carolina has measures we can all [...]

It’s been a whirlwind of a year for Environment Matters’ new sponsor, WUKA wear. But whilst going from almost nothing to an award winning, successful company in one year, WUKA has still kept hold of its environmental credentials. On this week’s show, Amanda Yorwerth will be talking to WUKA CEO Ruby Raut about the highlights [...]

It keeps us alive, improves our quality of life and is increasingly under threat - and yet we so often take the natural world for granted. In this edition of Environment Matters you can hear ecologist Joe Gray's concerns about the effect of mineral extraction locally on wildlife, St.Albans Green Party member Jill Mills' plea [...]

Flying is one of the most environmentally damaging things we can do, and here in St.Albans we fly more than most. So cutting down on flights would be a great way to cut our carbon footprints. But can you really have a fun holiday without flying? We’ll hear from 2 local people who think you [...]

Hertfordshire County Council has received £7.892m from the Department for Transport’s Local Highways Maintenance Fund. Amanda Yorwerth speaks to Herts County Council Cabinet Member for Highways Cllr Phil Bibby to find out what this might mean around St.Albans. And with health being a New Year motivator for many of us, hear about Cllr Simon Grover's efforts [...]

Millions of books are land filled each year, but Pete Hill explains how a simple idea has saved 100,000 books so far. Herts and Middlesex Wildlife have a more cunning plan to ensure that Hertfordshire is a top notch home for winter migrants. Tim Hill explains how.

Eaten too much turkey? Why not give Veganuary a try? Tara from Tara's Vegan Treats has some tips. And whilst you're at it, representatives of the Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust and Sustainable St.Albans have some suggestions for things you could do in 2019 to make it a better year from the environement.

Susheel Rao of Our Planet Our Future talks us through her 12 days of Sustainable Christmas Presents all lovely (and great for last minute inspiration!) and Heather Fowler of The Green Kitchen has top tips for making all that yummy Christmas food just a bit more planet friendly.

Hear about the people and the message behind the new Grinch mural. Plus, Catherine Ross has ideas to help us gear up our event for the 2019 Festival of Sustainability.