Writers used to love libraries. Maybe they still do. I learned to love the old Carnegie-bequeathed Bridgend library, opened in 1907 in Wyndham Street. In 2013 I published a letter supporting the campaign to turn it into an arts centre.
Read MoreLet’s share more
“The miracle is this, the more we share, the more we have.” - Leonard Nimoy
This quote really connects with me.
I’ve long believed that sharing leads to abundance.
I believe the more you share the more you free yourself up.
Read Morejust do something, even if it’s simply to say hello & share a smile
It’s so easy to get frustrated with life and the society we live in.
Whether it’s our crazy fixation with consuming material goods to try and make us happy.
Or perhaps it’s the manner in which we waste resources and pollute the planet with such far-reaching effects.
Or perhaps it’s the way we let down so many of our wonderful people in so many ways.
Read MoreSteve Moon
Margaret and Robert Minhinnick regret the passing of Ecologist Steve Moon and acknowledge his importance in the growth of the Welsh green movement.
Steve Moon, who died March 2015, played an important role in the development of Porthcawl Friends of the Earth. This group grew into Friends of the Earth Cymru. Subsequently, Margaret and Robert Minhinnick formed Sustainable Wales.
Read MoreBelieve in something
Before I can truly put myself into anything I need to believe in it. I need to understand and agree with the why. Why we are doing what we are doing.
Sustainable Wales exists as a charity because we firmly believe that everyone, irrespective of his or her background, or position in society, has a key part to play in making environmental and social sustainability our normal behaviour.
Read MoreNew Sustainable Wales website
Welcome to our new website which we have developed internally over the last few months.
The site is designed for ease of navigation and focuses on why we exist, who we are, what we do and how you can get involved.
Read MoreThe future is here. The future is now.
12 months ago we had to make a big decision, possibly the biggest decision in the history of our charity. After 16 years as the grassroots voice for sustainable development in Wales we were at a crossroads. Where was our future? Did we have a future?
Read MoreVegetarianism and Sustainability: 5 Ways Going Veggie Can Help People and Planet
Sustainable Wales Volunteer Sam Lewis explains five reasons why eating less meat is potentially a really easy way to cut your carbon footprint and overall impact on our planet.
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