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I will grow more of my own food and contunue to assess and reduce my footprint
I will get into the habit of never leaving any of my electrical appliances, like my TV and PC, on standby.
will grow my own vegetables in my back garden and I will cycle to work every day.
I will wash my laundry at 30oC, and make sure I always wash a full load. This way I will save not only electricity and money, but better preserve my clothes.
I will recycle more, buy only free-range and locally-produced organic food and get involved in local activities to encourage people to take part in the process of tackling climate change
Whenever a light-bulb blows in my home, I will replace it with an energy saving bulb. This will not only reduce emissions from my home, but also save me money in the long run.
I will never own my own car again but will rather use public transport on a day to day basis, and taxis or hire cars for special occasions.
I will buy locally produced and organic food whenever I can. I will also look into getting my fruit and veg delivered from a local organic box scheme.
I will encourage others by example, and live as lightly as I can on the earth, to preserve the quality of life for future generations.
When shopping for groceries I will try and avoid over packaged goods, buy locally when possible and only buy what is needed.
I will reuse all the blank papers that I used to throw
I will use more cold water when doing the washing, I will turn my electrical appliances off when not in use, I will recycle, shop with environmental friendly bags, and use the public transport when it''s too far to cycle!
I will get into the habit of never leaving any of my electrical appliances, like my TV and PC, on standby.
I will replace as necessary my light bulbs with energy saving ones. I will continue to cycle to work daily and wash my laundry at 30 degrees. I will continue to recycle all my paper, tin cans, plastic and glass and reuse where possible, reuse and recycle my plastic carrier bags and use my compost pile. I will buy locally produced organic produce where possible and toiletries which are clean and not tested on animals. I will also look into my own allotment or veg patch.
I will also walk or cycle whenever I can and recycle as much as possible.
we already have replaced all bulbs with energysaving bulbs and led lights/never leaving tv and pc on standby/recycle plastic,paper,glass,clothes composting/have just once meat per week/walking to school and back home/only buy what''s needed/planting trees/usin less water
When shopping for groceries I will try and avoid over packaged goods, buy locally when possible and only buy what is needed.
I will write to the supermarkets I use to request reduced packaging, and products with low air miles. I will reinforce this with my purchasing power.
I will focus my work into applying my professional expertise to become a champion for the environment. I will use my networking skills to inspire actions and campaigns. I will donate my time to volunteer with Friends of Earth Scotland. I will continue to minimize my carbon footprint and personal impact on the environment.
I eric joyce pledge
I'll reduce my carbon footprint by more than 1...
I'll reduce my carbon footprint by more than 1...
I Eric Joyce MP pledge
I will help my friend dig his garden to grow some food( I dont have one). I would really like to see our children s eating the raspberries from his suburban garden during the sum...
I will help my friend dig his garden to grow some food( I dont have one). I would really like to see our children s eating the raspberries from his suburban garden during the sum...
Whenever a light-bulb blows in my home, I will replace it with an energy saving bulb. This will not only reduce emissions from my home, but also save me money in the long run.
I will recycle properly, and clearly, and consistently. And all the time.
I will leave my car unused for as much as possible, and instead walk or cycle.
I Juliet pledge
that I will try and reduce my carbon footprint still further, and persuade others to do the...
that I will try and reduce my carbon footprint still further, and persuade others to do the...
I pledge to grow my own vegetables
I pledge to turn off heating in all rooms not in use
I will get into the habit of never leaving any of my electrical appliances, like my TV and PC, on standby.
I pledge to use cavity wall, energy bulbs and roof insulations
I will reduce car use for local journeys
I will try to recycle everything
I will stop filling the kettle
I will get into the habit of never leaving any of my electrical appliances, like my TV and PC, on standby.
I pledge to use cavity wall, energy bulbs and roof insulations
I pledge to fully insulate the house. Double glazing. Recycle as far as possible. use wood in our multifuel stove
I pledge not to fill the kettle up for just one cup of tea - use minimal amounts. Plastic bottles of water - will use refill from tap water
I pledge to grow 50% of our own vegetables next year
I pledge to build a carbon neutral house & reduce waste as much as possible.
Whenever a light-bulb blows in my home, I will replace it with an energy saving bulb. This will not only reduce emissions from my home, but also save me money in the long run.
I will get into the habit of never leaving any of my electrical appliances, like my TV and PC, on standby.
I will try and reduce my waste and my carbon footprint as much as possible, for example through buying locally farmed products, avoiding over-packaged goods, composting, recycling and re-using and switching off light and electricals when not needed.
Whenever a light-bulb blows in my home, I will replace it with an energy saving bulb. This will not only reduce emissions from my home, but also save me money in the long run.
I will make a conscious effort to do all of the above and reduce my carbon footprint each step at a time.
Whenever a light-bulb blows in my home, I will replace it with an energy saving bulb. This will not only reduce emissions from my home, but also save me money in the long run.
I will buy locally produced and organic food whenever I can. I will also look into getting my fruit and veg delivered from a local organic box scheme.
i pledge to work towards creating a really happy and sustainable lifestyle for myself and my community that will "show rather than tell" how others can make positive changes for the environment
I will draft proof my doors and windows
I will buy a compost bin, wormery or a Bokashi so that I am able to turn my organic waste into compost and therefore help reduce greenhouse gases.
I will buy a compost bin, wormery or a Bokashi so that I am able to turn my organic waste into compost and therefore help reduce greenhouse gases.
When my fridge, freezer or washing machine stop working and can no longer be repaired, I will replace it with the most energy efficient model I can afford.
I will take direct action against corporations pushing high-carbon development.
I will buy locally produced and organic food whenever I can. I will also look into getting my fruit and veg delivered from a local organic box scheme.
When building my own house I will use the most sustainable materials I can source and design the house using technologies that harness natural resources such as collecting rain water in tanks and using south facing tilted windows to trap solar heat and to provide light. I will have my own food producing garden and learn permaculture techniques. I aim to live in a community where the need for a car is limited due to the proximity of shops, transport, work, schools etc. I aim to be living like this within the next 5 years.
I will buy a compost bin, wormery or a Bokashi so that I am able to turn my organic waste into compost and therefore help reduce greenhouse gases.
I will recycle as much as I can by shopping in second hand/ thrift shops for furniture or painting furniture I have rather than buying new. I will actively encourage recycling by others through freecycle and recycle Rankinston. I will advertise in these places locally and also give to charity shops rather than putting in the bin. I will recyle packaging when sending anything in the mail. If I absolutly have to buy new I will buy UK made products, made in Scotland if possible, and buy the most eco friendly version.
When shopping for groceries I will try and avoid over packaged goods, buy locally when possible and only buy what is needed.
I pledge to continue to recycle as much household waste as possible. I will also continue to grow and use my own vegetables from my allotment
When shopping for groceries I will try and avoid over packaged goods, buy locally when possible and only buy what is needed.
I will buy a compost bin, wormery or a Bokashi so that I am able to turn my organic waste into compost and therefore help reduce greenhouse gases.
I will buy locally produced and organic food whenever I can. I will also look into getting my fruit and veg delivered from a local organic box scheme.
I Velda pledge
When shopping for groceries I will try and avoid over packaged goods, buy locally when possible and only buy what is needed. &...
When shopping for groceries I will try and avoid over packaged goods, buy locally when possible and only buy what is needed. &...
When shopping for groceries I will try and avoid over packaged goods, buy locally when possible and only buy what is needed.
I will continue to recycle household waste and reduce my use of overpackaged goods.
I will only use hessian or re-usable bags when shopping each week to help reduce the use of plastic bags.
When shopping for groceries I will try and avoid over packaged goods, buy locally when possible and only buy what is needed.
I will do my washing at 30 degrees, switch things off standby and remember to take the reusable shopping bags to the supermarket.
I will use eco friendly washing up liquid, use washing and dryer balls and take all our bottles to the bottlebank.
To continue to cherish the environment by not driving and to set up a banking system for environmental investment - a kind of building society for the planet, starting locally - that can use the cash that I and many others currently have in savings accounts paying zilch
I will improve insulation to eliminate as far as possible heat loss through windows
I will wash my laundry at 30oC, and make sure I always wash a full load. This way I will save not only electricity and money, but better preserve my clothes.
When shopping for groceries I will try and avoid over packaged goods, buy locally when possible and only buy what is needed.
When shopping for groceries I will try and avoid over packaged goods, buy locally when possible and only buy what is needed.
I Jim Tolson MSP pledge
This year when I plan my holiday, I will choose a destination that I can travel to by train or bus, instead of flying....
This year when I plan my holiday, I will choose a destination that I can travel to by train or bus, instead of flying....
I will buy locally produced and organic food whenever I can. I will also look into getting my fruit and veg delivered from a local organic box scheme.
I will wash my laundry at 30oC, and make sure I always wash a full load. This way I will save not only electricity and money, but better preserve my clothes.
I don't own a car and I pledge not to buy one but instead to cycle and use public transport. I also pledge to avoid using planes this year.
Earthy Foods & Goods pledge to reduce our carbon footprint by buying more local produce, including organic foods; only using recycled or reuseable bags in our store; and encouraging our customers to care more about the planet.
We at Grow Wild will continue to work on our zero tolerance to unnecessary packaging which we have already reduced dramatically over the last 18 months
I will get into the habit of never leaving any of my electrical appliances, like my TV and PC, on standby.
When shopping for groceries I will try and avoid over packaged goods, buy locally when possible and only buy what is needed.
I will use my bike at least 3 times a week, instead of the car.
When shopping for groceries I will try and avoid over packaged goods, buy locally when possible and only buy what is needed.
I will draft proof all the doors and windows in my home, and save around £20 and 140kg of CO2 per year by doing so.
When shopping for groceries I will try and avoid over packaged goods, buy locally when possible and only buy what is needed.
I will continue to: - Use energy saving bulbs - Wash my clothes at 30 degrees - Buy my local organic box and other local products and avoid packaged foods whenever possible - Continue to turn off my appliances - Continue to cycle, walk and use public transport for my deslocations (by not owning a car) - When I owe a house I'll make sure it is properly insulated and energy efficient; also in terms of energy efficient goods and alternative micropower generation - And if there's a garden or small patch I'll also plant some vegetables
I will eat significantly less meat. The UN estimates that 18% of the world's carbon emissions come from meat production.
I will insulate my loft within the next year to the recommended level of 270mm. This could save me around £200 a year, and reduce emissions from my home by about 1.5 tonnes of CO2.
When shopping for groceries I will try and avoid over packaged goods, buy locally when possible and only buy what is needed.
to start growing vegetables in my veg patch this year.
I will grow as many of my own vegetables as I can in my garden, instead of buying GM vegetables which have been flown across the world by the corporate fat-cat supermarkets!
Whenever a light-bulb blows in my home, I will replace it with an energy saving bulb. This will not only reduce emissions from my home, but also save me money in the long run.
I will get into the habit of never leaving any of my electrical appliances, like my TV and PC, on standby.
I will buy locally produced and organic food whenever I can. I will also look into getting my fruit and veg delivered from a local organic box scheme.
I plan to replace my old washing machine, fridge and freezer with more energy efficient appliances and to investigate installing solar panels on the roof to reduce my energy consumption.
When shopping for groceries I will try and avoid over packaged goods, buy locally when possible and only buy what is needed.
I polekat pledge
I will buy a compost bin, wormery or a Bokashi so that I am able to turn my organic waste into compost and therefore help reduce greenhouse gases. ...
I will buy a compost bin, wormery or a Bokashi so that I am able to turn my organic waste into compost and therefore help reduce greenhouse gases. ...
I will get into the habit of never leaving any of my electrical appliances, like my TV and PC, on standby.
I've been doing all the above for many years! However, this year, I intend to look into the possibility of a solar panel, and also whether we can install secondary glazing in our "listed" house.
I will buy a compost bin, wormery or a Bokashi so that I am able to turn my organic waste into compost and therefore help reduce greenhouse gases.
When my fridge, freezer or washing machine stop working and can no longer be repaired, I will replace it with the most energy efficient model I can afford.
When i'm shopping instead of using lots of bags, i will bring my own. I will also try to purchase locally produced goods.
I will buy a solar charger to run my i-pod, mobile phone etc. I will also buy organic, local veg as much as possible and minimise packaging
I will continue to ONLY use non-toxic biodegradable housold and personal care products with 100% recycleable packaging and spread the word to help others do the same -all while saving money!
After finding out which is the most suitable option for my property I will install a solar hot water heater, solar pv panel, biomass boiler or other kind of micropower generation.
I will try and save energy at home and at school so we can save animals, plants and most importantly ourselves lucy, eco rep at holy cross primary,edinburgh
I will get into the habit of never leaving any of my electrical appliances, like my TV and PC, on standby.
I Ellie girl pledge
Whenever a light-bulb blows in my home, I will replace it with an energy saving bulb. This will not only reduce emissions from my home, but also save me money in the long run.&nb...
Whenever a light-bulb blows in my home, I will replace it with an energy saving bulb. This will not only reduce emissions from my home, but also save me money in the long run.&nb...
I will never drive a car with a combustion engine.
I will wash my laundry at 30oC, and make sure I always wash a full load. This way I will save not only electricity and money, but better preserve my clothes.
pledge to recycle all of our packaging materials and try to off set the carbon foot print of the delivery of our goods to our customers. www.aktive8.com
I will buy a compost bin, wormery or a Bokashi so that I am able to turn my organic waste into compost and therefore help reduce greenhouse gases.
I will seriously investigate the economics of using woodfuel for my home (in a listed building) and at my work (an estate striving to act sustainably and for the future)
I Francis Stuart pledge
When my fridge, freezer or washing machine stop working and can no longer be repaired, I will replace it with the most energy efficient model...
When my fridge, freezer or washing machine stop working and can no longer be repaired, I will replace it with the most energy efficient model...
I Carmel pledge
The amount of paper used and wasted at work is ridiculous - I pledge that I will persuade as many people as possible to publish daily notices on the intranet instead of printing off hundreds of copies for individual tea...
The amount of paper used and wasted at work is ridiculous - I pledge that I will persuade as many people as possible to publish daily notices on the intranet instead of printing off hundreds of copies for individual tea...
I will walk or cycle with my child to school instead of taking them by car. This way, not only will I reduce my CO2 footprint, but both me and my child will get valuable exercise.
This year when I plan my holiday, I will choose a destination that I can travel to by train or bus, instead of flying.
I will buy locally produced and organic food whenever I can. I will also look into getting my fruit and veg delivered from a local organic box scheme.
I will get into the habit of never leaving any of my electrical appliances, like my TV and PC, on standby.
I will get into the habit of never leaving any of my electrical appliances, like my TV and PC, on standby.
Whenever a light-bulb blows in my home, I will replace it with an energy saving bulb. This will not only reduce emissions from my home, but also save me money in the long run
This year when I plan my holiday, I will choose a destination that I can travel to by train or bus, instead of flying.
I will buy locally produced and organic food whenever I can. I will also look into getting my fruit and veg delivered from a local organic box scheme.
I will buy locally produced and organic food whenever I can. I will also look into getting my fruit and veg delivered from a local organic box scheme.
Whenever a light-bulb blows in my home, I will replace it with an energy saving bulb. This will not only reduce emissions from my home, but also save me money in the long run
When shopping for groceries I will try and avoid over packaged goods, buy locally when possible and only buy what is needed.
I will develop an environmental policy for my organisation, its 25 employees and 60 volunteers, and try to incorporate as many of your suggested pledges at work, as well as with the people I work with
I OspreyJulie pledge
I will fix the puncture on my bike and cycle instead of taking the bus (or getting ...
I will fix the puncture on my bike and cycle instead of taking the bus (or getting ...
I will buy locally produced and organic food whenever I can. I will also look into getting my fruit and veg delivered from a local organic box scheme.
When shopping for groceries I will try and avoid over packaged goods, buy locally when possible and only buy what is needed.
When shopping for groceries I will try and avoid over packaged goods, buy locally when possible and only buy what is needed.
I will cycle or walk short journeys instead of using the car. This way, not only will I reduce my carbon footprint, I will get the exercise I have promised myself.
i will use my bike more for wee journeys
to do an Eco Audit of my home and workplace
I pledge that I will encourage fellow employees of Aberdeenshire Council to remember to recycle as much as possible within the confines of their job and at home.
I will try my best to take shorter showers to save energy - instead of ones that last half an hr!
I will buy large containers of eco-cleaning products and re-fill existing bottles to reduce packaging waste and cut out chemicals from my household
I will use recycled arts and crafts materials and draw on both sides of the paper.
I will refrain from buying a new car and just hire one now and again when I have tasks to do. Cheaper too !
This year when I plan my holiday, I will choose a destination that I can travel to by train or bus, instead of flying.
I will walk five hundred miles and i would walk five hundred more, just to fall down at Moira's door to just let her know i love her ,if she wanted me to ? , instead of using the electricity it costs to send a txt message or an e-mail or sending a letter which is wasting paper and having petrol fumes wasted to deliver it which harms the environment.
After finding out which is the most suitable option for my property I will install a solar hot water heater, solar pv panel, biomass boiler or other kind of micropower generation.
I will wash my laundry at 30oC, and make sure I always wash a full load. This way I will save not only electricity and money, but better preserve my clothes.
I do nearly all of these things, the solar hot water heater probably not an option as my basement flat is privately rented. This year I pledge to grow my own veg as I have just aquired an allotment after waiting for many years. My son tries to encourage his friends to care about the planet but they don't believe global warming is happening. We can only but hope they see sense before it's too late if it's not already. Heather.
I will re-place the ancient insulation in the loft of my house and attempt to grow even more of my own vegetables than I did last year.
I Heather pledge
When shopping for groceries I will try and avoid over packaged goods, buy locally when possible and only buy what is ...
When shopping for groceries I will try and avoid over packaged goods, buy locally when possible and only buy what is ...
This year when I plan my holiday, I will choose a destination that I can travel to by train or bus, instead of flying.
I will buy locally produced and organic food whenever I can. I will also look into getting my fruit and veg delivered from a local organic box scheme.
Turn off car engine when sitting chatting before dropping friends off.
When shopping for groceries I will try and avoid over packaged goods, buy locally when possible and only buy what is needed.
I will buy a compost bin, wormery or a Bokashi so that I am able to turn my organic waste into compost and therefore help reduce greenhouse gases.
will start to grow my own food using container gardening in my flat - some herbs, potatotes, carrots and leeks
I will become a vegetarian to cut my carbon footprint by half, and work harder to encourage others to help save our planet in whatever way they can.
I will buy locally produced and organic food whenever I can. I will also look into getting my fruit and veg delivered from a local organic box scheme.
Whenever a light-bulb blows in my home, I will replace it with an energy saving bulb. This will not only reduce emissions from my home, but also save me money in the long run
When my fridge, freezer or washing machine stop working and can no longer be repaired, I will replace it with the most energy efficient model I can afford.
Whenever a light-bulb blows in my home, I will replace it with an energy saving bulb. This will not only reduce emissions from my home, but also save me money in the long run
I will buy locally produced and organic food whenever I can. I will also look into getting my fruit and veg delivered from a local organic box scheme.
I will wash my laundry at 30oC, and make sure I always wash a full load. This way I will save not only electricity and money, but better preserve my clothes.
I will get into the habit of never leaving any of my electrical appliances, like my TV and PC, on standby.
I will wash my laundry at 30oC, and make sure I always wash a full load. This way I will save not only electricity and money, but better preserve my clothes.
When shopping for groceries I will try and avoid over packaged goods, buy locally when possible and only buy what is needed.
I will get into the habit of never leaving any of my electrical appliances, like my TV and PC, on standby.
I will get into the habit of never leaving any of my electrical appliances, like my TV and PC, on standby.
When my fridge, freezer or washing machine stop working and can no longer be repaired, I will replace it with the most energy efficient model I can afford.
I will wash my laundry at 30oC, and make sure I always wash a full load. This way I will save not only electricity and money, but better preserve my clothes.
When shopping for groceries I will try and avoid over packaged goods, buy locally when possible and only buy what is needed.
When shopping for groceries I will try and avoid over packaged goods, buy locally when possible and only buy what is needed.
After finding out which is the most suitable option for my property I will install a solar hot water heater, solar pv panel, biomass boiler or other kind of micropower generation.