Let’s reduce our carbon footprint

Feb 4, 2021

CLIMATE EMERGENCY ACTIONS – CHECKLIST

We are undeniably in a climate emergency. Our future is at risk. We’re all part of the problem – so let’s make a difference.

Tiny steps first: whatever we do will help

Head for the ‘low-hanging fruit’: go for what’s easiest first.

Make it fun: the wonderful, funny and realistic Jen Gale’s site Sustainable(ish) (asustainablelife.co.uk) is a must-read.

Get a friend to join you, a ‘carbon-buddy’: Carbon Buddy Project

Involve your family: this is something for all ages.

Use our Actions Checklist (see the end): Stick it on your refrigerator at home for all to see.

Tell us how you’re getting on. We’d love to know. Send us a photo on Twitter/Facebook.

Don’t beat yourself up! There will always be those days … and we do what we can. Remain optimistic for our futures.

Only boil/heat the water you actually need.
Switch off lights, TV, computers, etc when you leave a room.
Adjust your heating thermostat and set it’s timer. This can save you loads of money.
Change your energy to a ‘real’ renewable energy supplier. Impartial advice from http://dorkingsolargroup.org/ It will probably save you money.
Read an inspirational book, eg. ‘How Bad are Bananas?’, a fun and informative book about the carbon footprint of absolutely everything. Get it from the library.
Watch an inspirational programme, eg. ‘Living Planet’ a Portrait of the Earth is a BBC nature documentary series written and presented by David Attenborough.
Highlight what you’re already doing – it’s probably more than you think. If you’re starting out then you have more choices than those who are already doing ‘stuff’!

Refuse: Just say no!

Reduce: Buy what you NEED, not what you WANT

Reuse: Use it again … and again; get things that last

Repair: Loads of useful info on Youtube™ videos

Recycle: Use the recycle bins / charity shops / swap stuff /
and USE recycled ‘stuff’

See the ‘Power of RE’ and circulate it within your community