Take a look at the suggestions below, and choose one of these ideas or your own pledge that you, your family, your business or organisation can make this
Great Big Green Week. Your pledge might be big or small; you might be big or small — what matters is taking action. How long can you pledge for, a week, a month or a year?
Organisations and businesses in the Wychwoods making a pledge will be featured on our social media and in the newsletter.
Create a wildlife-friendly garden
Plant pollinator plants
Leave grass unmown
Create a wildlife pond
Only flush the 3 P’s: pee, poo and paper
Move to a renewable energy tariff
Reduce energy use where possible
Wash at 30 degrees
Clear email storage
Delete unused files/photos
Use eco-friendly search engines
Reduce unnecessary cloud storage
Go paper-free
Reduce energy use in buildings
Plant trees or create wildlife areas
Donate to a wildlife charity
Organise staff sustainability volunteer days
Reduce business travel; meet online
Introduce recycling or refill systems
Grow your own vegetables
Support local food producers
Repair instead of buying new
Buy second-hand items
Run or attend repair workshops
Use food already in the fridge
Plan meals
Compost food scraps
Move money to ethical banks or investments
Support environmentally responsible funds
Choose loose fruit and veg
Carry a reusable water bottle
Use refillable containers
Walk or cycle when possible
Lift share
Reduce unnecessary car journeys
No idling
We're collecting pledges from people, businesses and organisations in the Wychwoods. Tell us what you're going to do and add your name to the community of people making a change in the Wychwoods.