Oxfordshire residents have attended more than 8,000 climate events in the past year.
The events, organised by the Community Action Groups (CAG) Oxfordshire, attracted more than 120,000 people and aim to help people take action against climate change.
The activities included repair cafes, which teach people how to fix items to prevent waste, and Libraries of Things, where people can borrow items such as tools, camping gear, and kitchen equipment.
The events have resulted in 1,616 tonnes of non-food waste being diverted from landfill, including 1,597 tonnes of wood from Oxford Wood Recycling alone.
A further 380 tonnes of food was also diverted from waste to be redistributed, cooked, eaten, or processed, preventing 950 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions.
CAG Oxfordshire facilitates a network of 117 groups around the county who take action on issues such as waste, transport, food, energy, biodiversity, and social justice.
One example of the impact of the activities is the repair cafe movement.
The 30 volunteer-led groups ran 350 events in the past year, double the number hosted in 2021.
The events help people to fix their broken household items, reducing waste, extending the life of everyday objects, and building local skills and community spirit.
Katherine Chesson, director of CAG Oxfordshire, said: “Credit goes to the incredible community groups across Oxfordshire who are leading the way in building this movement and working so hard to improve local lives and protect our environment.
“At CAG Oxfordshire, we’re proud to support their efforts and celebrate the impact they make every day.
“We are grateful to Oxfordshire County Council for the funding and backing that makes this possible.”
CAG Oxfordshire has thanked Oxfordshire County Council for its support in ensuring its member groups and socially driven organisations are able to establish themselves, thrive, and grow within their communities.
Councillor Judy Roberts, Oxfordshire County Council’s cabinet member for place, environment, and climate action, said: “The work of the county’s community action groups continues to inspire, and justifies the council’s financial investment in them several times over.
“Just as we put climate action at the heart of everything we do, so do the CAGs, who continue to grow in number.
“Long may they thrive and carry on the valuable work they are doing.”
The work of CAG Oxfordshire is in response to the growing concern over climate change.
A recent global survey shows that 89 per cent of people want their governments to take stronger climate action, highlighting a demand for solutions that are accessible, local, and effective.