Growing a Greener Glasgow

Resources

We hope the information we provide in factsheets, reports and films will enable you get on with making changes and improvements. All feedback welcome.

Community energy business model prospectus

This report published by the University of Strathclyde examines South Seeds business model and shares the findings.

Our letter to Nicola Sturgeon about issues with energy suppliers

On Tuesday 23 August 2022, Nicola Sturgeon met with energy suppliers to discuss what more can be done to support people as energy costs spiral and households face a very worrying winter. South Seeds sent this letter in advance of her meeting.

How do people people keep warm

A simple infographic showing the results of our research in to how people keep warm in hard-to-treat pre-1919 tenement flats.

Southside Tree Trail

This circular walk around Glasgow’s southside takes in 3 parks. On the way you will learn about 12 trees. Download the pdf to follow the trail.

Beyond The Meter

A toolkit to help vulnerable citizens takes control of their home energy supply.

Lockdown walking and cycling routes

This easy-to-use booklet maps out three great southside walking or cycling routes. It also identifies landmarks to look out for.

Glasgow Evening Fumes

In this newspaper, five residents share their air pollution data, collected on Glasgow’s southside. This eight page paper is packed full of current information on air pollution and highlights solutions for Southsiders to successfully travel around the city without creating as many fumes. Plus free electric car hire membership for each reader.

How to set up a tool library

We have put together a guide for how to start a tool library. This explains clearly how to build up a stock of tools, how to lend them out safely and how to make it a success, like the Southside Tool Library.