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Centre for Alternative Technology

Environmental innovation and education for a safer, healthier, fairer world.

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Explore sustainable solutions and develop practical skills on a CAT postgraduate course.
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Ecostore

Take a look at our collection of great green gift ideas, books on sustainability, and much more.
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Help support our work taking action on the climate emergency.
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CAT Annual Members Conference

Join our annual members’ conference to connect with friends old and new, for a weekend of sessions, talks and workshops exploring the skills and knowledge needed to take action for a safer, healthier fairer future.
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Group visits

Whether you’re coming with a school or university, as a team away day, or as a community group that's working to create change, CAT is the perfect place to visit as a group.

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A gentle and mindful day out in the CAT woods.  We’ll be exploring ecology, green woodworking, foraging materials for projects, and everything in between on this relaxing day out in…

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Join staff from the Graduate School of the Environment’s for an introduction to CAT, an overview of our postgraduate courses and live Q&A session on Wednesday 23 October, 2024 at…

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Gain the practical experience and key skills to build a tiny house all of your own. Whether you’re planning to build your own home or just want to pick up…

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Graduate School of the Environment

Gain the knowledge and skills to help address environmental change. CAT’s postgraduate courses are respected across the world, providing a big-picture, integrated approach to sustainability.

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The perfect gift for anyone who cares about the environment and wants to know what they can do to help.
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Zero Carbon Britain

To tackle climate change, all emissions that can go to zero must go to zero – as rapidly as possible. CAT's Zero Carbon Britain Hub and Innovation Lab supports councils, communities and other organisations to take action.

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