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The EnvironmentCentre is an independent charity (Charity no. 1039378), whose focus is environmental information, education and activity in South West Wales.

Why not Pay us a visit?

At the Environment Centre you can get inspired, research information, buy green goods or drink & snack ethically in our Fairtrade Coffee Shop.

Opening times:

Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm.

 

 

Where are we?

See our How to Find us page.

 

Quick links to some of our projects and partners:

SEEF, SEF & Swansea's Environment Strategy , Sustainable Swansea, Swansea Fair Trade Forum, Swansea Telly, Eastside Energy Scheme and SCRAP



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vetchSponsor A Chair In Our Visitor Centre!

Our Visitor Centre is open to the public and houses a coffee shop, green shop and information areas. After 12 years of use we need to update, re-define and improve these areas. For just £14 you could make an important contribution to our efforts. You can DONATE HERE or pop your payment down to us or send a cheque in the post.

St Thomas Ward Residents

Can Swap An Old FRIDGE/FREEZER for a NEW One for FREE!

world Did you know that a fridge or freezer that is over ten years old will use 70% more electricity than a new energy efficient one?
The East Side Energy Scheme is offering to swap fridges, fridge freezers and freezers for St Thomas Ward residents, community organisations and businesses based in the ward.

You can find out more and download an application form at www.eastsideenergyscheme.org.uk or call the Environment Centre on 01792 480200 to ask for an application form.

worldWhere's Swansea's Wildlife?
The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales and Swansea Council’s Nature Conservation Team want the people of Swansea and Gower to help them discover more about the environment and hidden wildlife gems on our own gardens and grounds.
Please help them by filling in the onlline survey at Visit www.welshwildlife.org/where-i-live/wheres-swanseas-wildlife/

fossil freeSwansea Premier of DO THE MATH

Friday 17th May 7.30 pm at Swansea Quaker Meeting House

Swansea Quaker Meeting Sustainablity Group invites you to the Swansea showing of a documentary film on the campaign to take on the fossil fuel industry over climate change, now being launched worldwide. Featuring Bill McKibben founder of the international climate campaign 350.org, author of The End of Nature, Eaarth, etc. While it is set in the United States, the maths the film outlines applies globally -- making it important for all of us to watch.

The film will be followed by a discussion.
Visit Fossil Free Europe campaign at http://gofossilfree.org/europe


Green Light Newsletters:

*May 2013 EDITION IS NOW ONLINE*

The Environment Centre has a monthly newsletter "Green Light".

For the latest edition and an archive of previous editions.... Read on

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Membership

 

We are an independent local charity. We have a great value membership scheme, with some great benefits.

Find out more here

Volunteering

And Jobs

Want to join us? We have a great team of volunteers who help run the Visitor Centre and other aspects of the charity. Find out more here

 

Read about Camile's experience with us as a French student on a placement HERE

 

JOB VACANCIES

Community Green Space Development Officer

with Sustainable Swansea. Closing date 29th May 2013

Job advert HERE

Job description HERE

Job Advert Cymraeg HERE

Job description Cymraeg HERE

 

Clear Streams, Swansea

2 Vacancies

Job adverts HERE

Job Adverts Cymraeg HERE

Closing date 7th June 2013

Clear Streams Coordinator

with Swansea Environmental Forum

Job description HERE

Job description Cymraeg HERE

Water for Wildlife Officer

with Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales

Job description HERE

Job description Cymraeg HERE

 

Environment Centre's

Bike Ride from London to Swansea - August 2010

See the photos HERE