We campaign on a wide variety of local issues, with the focus shifting over time in response to external factors and the interests of our members. If you would like to get involved or help with a campaign we can offer support and also have access to resources from Friends of the Earth. Why not join us – campaigning can be fun and the more members we have the more we can achieve.
Below are a selection of campaigns that we are, or have recently been, involved with. You can follow our current campaigns on our social media pages.
Air Pollution
Highlighting the high level of air pollution in the Borough, primarily caused by traffic, and demanding action (like measures to encourage active travel or prevent idling) to reduce it.
One important development is the expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) to outer London which we support as part of the FoE London groups network. Our position on it is set out here
Climate Change
Urging Residents, businesses and authorities to step up to the challenge of the Climate Emergency and take immediate action to substantially cut emissions.
Peat
Encouraging residents to avoid using peat-based products and asking garden centres not to stock them.
Food Waste
Highlighting the issue of food waste and its impact on the climate and food security to cut waste and encourage the use of home and municipal composting.
Sustainable Business
Championing local businesses who have taken significant steps to reduce their impact on the environment through our Green Richmond Guide
Heathrow expansion/aviation
Challenging the expansion of aviation due to its impact on the climate, air pollution, noise and traffic generation. Our response to the latest Heathrow consultation on noise in July 2023 is here
Water
We are working with other local organisations including Save Ham Lands and River to oppose Thames Water’s plans to abstract water from the Thames at Teddington and replace it with treated effluent. See our response to the March 2023 consultation here
Wildlife
Protecting and enhancing local wildlife, including bees.
