Thomas Lashbrooke
tomlikestheearth.bsky.social
Thomas Lashbrooke
@tomlikestheearth.bsky.social
Engineer and environmentalist working on decarbonising the UK's housing sector. I also run the free-to-use borrowing service guildfordlibraryofthings.org
A bill that would see the restoration and protection of Britains nature and biodiversity is shockingly under fire by @teamlabouruk.bsky.social despite being supported by over 1,552 organisations, scientists and 190 MPs from all parts of the UK. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
#ClimateAction
Labour MPs ordered to sink landmark climate and environment bill
Exclusive: Supporters of bill say Labour has already insisted on removal of clauses requiring UK to meet targets agreed at Cop and other summits
www.theguardian.com
January 24, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Reposted by Thomas Lashbrooke
Did you know that the countries with the most heat pumps installed are also in some of the coldest climates?

Find out more in our article in Nature Energy 👇 www.nature.com/articles/s41...
January 14, 2025 at 3:37 PM
We need these at every bus stop so when a bus doesn't turn up #stagecoach can know how many people it collectively annoyed.
December 4, 2024 at 6:18 PM
Having a blast at the #surrey star awards! I'm usually not one for photos but couldn't say no to this 😁
December 3, 2024 at 7:35 PM
After finally getting our library of things website onto an ethical analytics platform (@plausible.io) it's time to start the arduous journey of creating content to help people find our free to use service. 😁 guildfordlibraryofthings.org/free-paid-to... #circulareconomy #surrey #Guildford #library
Free & Paid Tool Hire Options in Guildford for Your Next Project - Guildford Library of Things
Discover free and paid local tool hire options in Guildford for all your DIY, gardening, and construction projects today!
guildfordlibraryofthings.org
December 2, 2024 at 3:45 PM
Reposted by Thomas Lashbrooke
Today is national #fuelpovertyawarenessday, a moment to pause and consider the impacts of fuel poverty in the UK. 6.7 million UK households, or 23%, spend more than 10% of their income after housing costs on energy.
November 27, 2024 at 9:34 AM
People are often surprised to learn Amsterdam wasn’t always a cycling haven. What's even more striking is the 1971 road death toll (3000+) that sparked fierce activism and change is the same as Surrey's today. #ActiveTravel #Cycling #RoadSafety #climatechange
November 27, 2024 at 12:53 PM
Why oh why is the lizzy line closed 🫠
November 27, 2024 at 8:13 AM
Revolutionary change on the #stagecoach bus app! You can now see when a bus is going to be early! No more running after buses for me 🏃

play.google.com/store/apps/d...

#activetravel #transport
November 23, 2024 at 11:14 AM
The European Week for Waste Reduction has been a real hit in Guildford with over 900 people coming in to learn about our community fridge and library of things. In 2024 we've...

- Saved 25 tonnes of food
- Had 8000 visits to the community fridge
- Loaned 700 items
- Avoided 3.5t waste to landfill
November 22, 2024 at 1:44 PM
Working in retrofit and renting a poorly insulated and cold home is great because you can point out all the reasons why it's so bad to your partner whilst you both shiver on the sofa
November 21, 2024 at 5:18 PM
How's your week going Tom?

My week:
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ALT: a man in a purple suit is standing in front of a row of metal poles with plates on them
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November 19, 2024 at 12:53 PM
With Black Friday coming up I figured I'd give the people what they want - 100% off all items at the Guildford Library of Things! #Guildford #surrey #libraryofthings
November 18, 2024 at 4:46 PM
Slowly but surely turning our private residential car park into a community garden with the help of other residents. Take that fossil fuel lobbyists!
November 18, 2024 at 3:06 PM
Exciting week ahead! I'm meeting with three amazing community groups to help them kickstart their own Library of Things! 🎉 Our impact since June 2024:

- 500 loans
- 516 users
- 7 tonnes CO2e saved
- £35K saved by local residents

guildfordlibraryofthings.org

#libraryofthings #climateaction
November 18, 2024 at 11:25 AM