Green Watch

Pupils from Lulworth and Winfrith School present a picture to the Prince at the tree planting

Prince Charles backs Trees for Dorset and helps plant an oak in Poundbury

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Think about buying local produce

It's a starfish enterprise

It's a starfish enterprise

Spare a thought for our star of seas

Just how green have you been?

Sue Farrant with a Christmas tree

Sue Farrant with a Christmas tree

What to do with Christmas trees in West Dorset?

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Recycle old phones and help guide dogs

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Resolve to help save the planet

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Businesses offered help to become greener

RECYCLING; Clive Anderson is urging Dorset residents to recycle their Christmas cards with the Woodland Trust

RECYCLING; Clive Anderson is urging Dorset residents to recycle their Christmas cards with the Woodland Trust

Turning cards into trees

HONOUR: Patrick Charlton and Rosalyn Guard of Environs Partnership receive awards from Nick Crane, right

HONOUR: Patrick Charlton and Rosalyn Guard of Environs Partnership receive awards from Nick Crane, right

Poundbury firm wins awards for its designs

Lorraine Dagostino

Lorraine Dagostino

Good timing helps to reduce energy waste

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Twelve top tips from Dorset for a greener Christmas

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Save £300 with good insulation

GREEN AWARD: Kate Hall, with Southwell Primary School deputy head Claire Taylor and pupils in front of the school’s wind turbine

GREEN AWARD: Kate Hall, with Southwell Primary School deputy head Claire Taylor and pupils in front of the school’s wind turbine

Kate is energy champion

Whole family on green mission

A LOT OF BOTTLE: Recresco assistant manager Rob Muller, left, and operation manager Piotr Staniek at the recycling plant where glass is sorted

A LOT OF BOTTLE: Recresco assistant manager Rob Muller, left, and operation manager Piotr Staniek at the recycling plant where glass is sorted

Raise a glass to recycling firm

CASH TO HELP WILDLIFE: From left, Dorset Wildlife Trust’s Giles Harbottle, Andrea Frankham-Hughes of Jezebel’s Jewels and the trust’s Nicky Hoar

CASH TO HELP WILDLIFE: From left, Dorset Wildlife Trust’s Giles Harbottle, Andrea Frankham-Hughes of Jezebel’s Jewels and the trust’s Nicky Hoar

Jewellery designer turns talents to helping wildlife

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Delight as company wins top award

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Firms focus on a green Christmas

Saving watts with low-energy bulbs

Saving watts with low-energy bulbs

Saving watts with low-energy bulbs

SPRUCING UP THE INN: Lorraine D’Agostino of the Riverhouse Inn with her ‘live’ Christmas tree

SPRUCING UP THE INN: Lorraine D’Agostino of the Riverhouse Inn with her ‘live’ Christmas tree

Inn decides a tree is for life and not just for Christmas

We recycle and encourage wildlife

We recycle and encourage wildlife

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We recycle and encourage wildlife

MAKING CHRISTMAS GREEN: Harvey Jones of shopping portal smartlygreen.com Picture: JOHN GURD JG2466

MAKING CHRISTMAS GREEN: Harvey Jones of shopping portal smartlygreen.com Picture: JOHN GURD JG2466

Smart and green way to do festive shopping

CALLING FOR A CRUSHER: Businessman Darren Scott

CALLING FOR A CRUSHER: Businessman Darren Scott

Scheme to help boost recycling

DISCOVERING MOUNTAINS OF RUBBISH: Students (from left) Chloe Watson, Jake Perrett and Emily Aves learn about Dorset’s recycling

DISCOVERING MOUNTAINS OF RUBBISH: Students (from left) Chloe Watson, Jake Perrett and Emily Aves learn about Dorset’s recycling

Discovering where rubbish goes

Jenny Goldsack from Goldy’s farm shop receives her award from John Timpson

Jenny Goldsack from Goldy’s farm shop receives her award from John Timpson

Dorset farm shop selected for national award

Sam Hutchinson with Sky Smith, William Cain, Chad Dawdall, Niamh Kelly, Faye Legg and Noah Cheeseman

Sam Hutchinson with Sky Smith, William Cain, Chad Dawdall, Niamh Kelly, Faye Legg and Noah Cheeseman

Pupils connect with nature

David Walker, managing director of Weymouth pub broker Pubshop

David Walker, managing director of Weymouth pub broker Pubshop

Bid for efficient use of energy

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Discover your carbon footprint

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Talking about an eco change

GREEN FOCUS: Teacher and Comenius Project organiser Jane Gardiner and pupils at St Augustine’s Primary School with their newly-planted tree F7792

GREEN FOCUS: Teacher and Comenius Project organiser Jane Gardiner and pupils at St Augustine’s Primary School with their newly-planted tree F7792

School forges links with European countries

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Firms breaking laws on waste

Margaret Tidball, yoga teacher from Weymouth

Margaret Tidball, yoga teacher from Weymouth

Making effort for the planet

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Sanctuary staff get on bikes

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Arts and crafts plus skills for sale

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Learn how to inspire others to take action

cleaner and greener: Johnsons Dry Cleaners, Dorchester, staff members Angie Woodward, manager Karen Galloway and Frances Goodchild in their Green Eart

cleaner and greener: Johnsons Dry Cleaners, Dorchester, staff members Angie Woodward, manager Karen Galloway and Frances Goodchild in their Green Eart

Kinder way to clean clothes

Steve Holland, governor of Portland Young Offender Institution G1410

Steve Holland, governor of Portland Young Offender Institution G1410

Making prison much greener

BAGGING IT UP: The Friends of Radipole Park and Gardens help to keep the park litter free

BAGGING IT UP: The Friends of Radipole Park and Gardens help to keep the park litter free

Residents ensure beauty spot upkeep is in the bag

CAR BOOT FULL: Sandy Hawkins is saving shopping bags

CAR BOOT FULL: Sandy Hawkins is saving shopping bags

My mum reminds me to be green!

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How to do IT greener

AWARD WINNING: David Kemp poses with The Purbeck Information and Heritage Centre’s water butt

AWARD WINNING: David Kemp poses with The Purbeck Information and Heritage Centre’s water butt

Green centre gets silver award

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Cheers! Have a green drink

GREEN FRUSTRATION: Blondz owner Shaun Hennessy

GREEN FRUSTRATION: Blondz owner Shaun Hennessy

Time to recycle trade waste

DOING THEIR BIT: Patricia and Stephen Vine with their daughter Sue Hollings and her husband John

DOING THEIR BIT: Patricia and Stephen Vine with their daughter Sue Hollings and her husband John

Conservation work leads to top award

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School’s solar panels come as low carbon bright idea

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It’s in the bag – big swap is under way

Teresa takes a breather

Teresa takes a breather

Litter-pick nets 34 bin bags of rubbish

If we all do a little it can add up to a lot

If we all do a little it can add up to a lot

If we all do a little it can add up to a lot

Wendy Hilton of Age Concern

Wendy Hilton of Age Concern

Pensioners are the real eco-warriors

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Pioneering people are set to inspire others

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Tenants could save on energy

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Learn how to spread the
word about green issues

CHANGING SKYLINE: An artist's impression of a turbine at the sailing academy

CHANGING SKYLINE: An artist's impression of a turbine at the sailing academy

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Wind turbine plan
for sailing academy

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