Make a Great Big Green Pledge

We're asking EVERYONE in the Wychwoods to make a pledge to protect nature and take climate action.

Take a look at the ideas below, and choose a 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.

Organisations and businesses in the Wychwoods making a pledge will be featured on our social media and in the newsletter.

Support Nature

Create a wildlife-friendly garden
Plant pollinator plants
Leave grass unmown
Create a wildlife pond
Make a hedgehog highway

Protect the Evenlode

Use eco-friendly cleaning products
Only flush the 3 P’s: pee, poo and paper
Sign up to Windrush Against Sewage Pollution petition

Switch to Green Energy

Move to a renewable energy tariff
Reduce energy use where possible
Wash at 30 degrees

Reduce Your Digital Footprint

Clear email storage
Delete unused files/photos
Use eco-friendly search engines
Reduce unnecessary cloud storage

For Organisations & Businesses

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

Eat Local

Grow your own vegetables
Join a local veg box scheme
Support local food producers

Buy Less, Repair More

Repair instead of buying new
Buy second-hand items
Run or attend repair workshops

Reduce Food Waste

Use food already in the fridge
Plan meals
Compost food scraps

Switch to Green Finance

Move money to ethical banks or investments
Support environmentally responsible funds

Cut Single-Use Plastic

Choose loose fruit and veg
Carry a reusable water bottle
Use refillable containers

Travel Greener

Walk or cycle when possible
Lift share
Reduce unnecessary car journeys
No idling

Now make your pledge

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.

Make your pledge here

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