Project Purple is a community action group dedicated to making Hovingham carbon neutral by the 2030s.

Together, we believe we can reach this goal by sharing ideas and encouraging residents and local businesses to reduce our environmental impact. Our three focus areas are:

• Recycling, Reusing, and Repairing More
• Reducing Our Daily Energy Demand
• Developing Our Own Renewable Energy Sources

Here are some of our community-driven actions dedicated to raising climate change awareness and offering actionable solutions. Through initiatives like the Repair Café, Community Hub, Recycling Centre, and the Library of Things, sustainable living is made accessible. The EV Charger and Bike Station promote greener transportation, while Thermal Imaging surveys and advice on Air Source Heating and Solar Panels enhance home efficiency. The Wilding projects fosters biodiversity, demonstrating the power of local action in combating climate change.

Join us in making a positive change for our community and the planet!

A Little History:

Project Purple was established in 2017 to promote local efforts in reducing its carbon footprint. We carried out a comprehensive community survey in 2018. The results revealed that 68% of residents were concerned about climate change, while an additional 22% sought more information on the topic. The survey achieving an 84% response rate giving Project Purple and mandate to act.

Click here to read more about Hovingham Community Survey and explore this website  to see more of what we do!