Sustainable Harwell

Community projects for a greener Harwell, from smart plugs to a community orchard

Sustainable Harwell is a community action group working on sustainability projects in Harwell village. Its projects tackle climate change, reduce waste and pollution, and improve the local environment. Everyone is welcome to take part.

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Smart Plugs Project

In 2022, after a talk by Equiwatt on how households can work together to support renewable energy, Sustainable Harwell offered members free smart plugs. The plugs shift when appliances use power, away from peak times. Together, they act like a virtual power plant, helping the grid run on more renewable energy.

Community Orchard

Volunteers cared for young hedgerow plants for the community orchard on the Rec. In December 2022, a team of helpers planted over 30 trees.