Environmental action stories
How National Lottery funding is helping the environment
Every day, communities across the UK are taking action to protect and improve the environment – and we’re proud to support them.
From local clean-up schemes and wildlife conservation to climate education and green energy projects, these community-led initiatives are making a real difference.
The stories below show how our funding is helping people:
- protect green spaces and nature
- reduce waste and carbon emissions
- build awareness about climate change
- make their communities more sustainable
Environment news
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1 in 3 UK adults have binned brand-new clothes in the last year, 'wreaking havoc' on the environment
Nearly one in three adults (32%) have thrown away brand new clothes in the last year, adding an estimated 1.4 billion items of clothing to clothing waste.
Find out more about Environment funding in your area and apply
Find out more about Environment funding in your area and apply
Composting project awarded over £1 million to inspire communities to cut food waste
Composting project awarded over £1 million to inspire communities to cut food waste
Women’s Centre making Footprints to sustainability
Women’s Centre making Footprints to sustainability