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believe housing news, Environmental, News | January 2022

green fingers lead to a greener future

A County Durham landlord is helping children at local schools get hands-on experience of looking after plants, animals and the environment.

light bulbs, ten surprisingly simple way to save energy
believe housing news, Environmental, News | January 2022

ten surprisingly simple ways to save energy

Saving energy doesn’t have to mean expensive gadgets or huge lifestyle changes.

Seed flourishing in soil. "We joined climate neutral now"
Environmental, News | January 2022

believe housing in a world environmental first

believe housing, has become the first organisation in the sector to achieve the Carbon Neutral International Standard.

Seed flourishing in soil. "We joined climate neutral now"
Environmental, News | February 2022

believe housing in a world environmental first

We are thrilled to be the first housing association to achieve the Carbon Neutral International Standard and the United Nations Climate Neutral Now initiative participation.

believe housing news, Environmental, News | February 2022

environmental sessions from believe housing for local children

Children have given the wildlife in their school grounds a helping hand as part of a construction week led by believe housing.

Jack Beckwith, young man with dog
Environmental, News | March 2022

jack lands top energy award

A north east environmentalist in his 20s has used his passions to pick up a top national award in energy saving.

hand turning thermostat on radiator
Environmental, News | March 2022

Cut your utilities bills

Take these simple steps at home to cut your utilities bills…

Environmental, News | April 2022

Millions of pounds have been secured to make homes warmer, cheaper and greener

Durham County Council joined forces with five housing associations, including believe housing, to apply for money from the government’s Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF).

Environmental, News | April 2022

almost 600 trees are being planted as part of a housing association’s environmental pledge

To mark this year’s Earth Day, which was on Friday, April 22, 2022, believe housing is paying for a native tree to be planted on behalf of each of its 568 employees.

believe housing news, Environmental, News | May 2022

Trees planted by believe housing for Queen’s jubilee

believe housing has planted two special trees to mark Her Majesty the Queen’s platinum jubilee – supporting a veterans’ charity and the environment at the same time.

Environmental, News | June 2022

believe housing shortlisted for green business award

believe housing has been recognised for its wholesale commitment to the environment, by being shortlisted for a regional award.

Andrea Baxter - Environmental Manager at believe housing in allotment
Environmental, News | June 2022

believe housing invites community to new allotment

It’s good for the environment, produces free fresh food and is a great way to get fit and make friends – what’s not to love about an allotment?