Greener living - what can I do?

Change something today

However small, every action counts. Individuals are responsible for about 40% of carbon emissions in the UK, with home energy use, driving and air travel some of the biggest contributors. Climate change is a big issue to tackle, but we can all do something about it.

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Join the 10:10 campaign

The 10:10 campaign is a simple but ambitious project to encourage people, organisations of any description - including businesses, to unite and help the country achieve a 10% in carbon dioxide emissions next year, 2010.

Bristol City Council and Bristol PCT have both joined the campaign and urge people, organisations and businesses in the city to also join and commit themselves to the campaign goals.

Join the 10:10 campaign

The 10:10 website gives you lots of ideas on how to save your energy and local sources of advice and expertise are provided on this set of webpages.

 

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Energy

• Bristol City Council – renewable energy and your home leaflet
• Directgov – savings, efficiency, renewables and grants
• Energy Saving Trust – free, local energy efficiency advice

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Waste

• Bristol City Council – for rubbish, recycling and waste
  
• Directgov – comprehensive pages on waste and recycling
  
• WRAP – for help to reduce waste, recycle more and make better use of resources
  
• Freecycle – give and get second hand for free
  

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Transport

• Better by Bike  – cycling in and around Bristol
• Bristol City Council – transport general
• Bristol City Council – public transport
• Directgov – getting around more smartly
• Cycling – in Bristol
• Walking – in Bristol
• Traveline – public transport information
• Sustrans – cycling and sustainable transport charity
• City Car Club – local car club
• Car2share – car-sharing

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Water

• Directgov – efficiency and water saving
  
• Waterwise – advice on saving and efficiency
  
• Energy Saving Trust – advice on heating and hot water
  

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Shopping

• Bristol City Council – farmers’ and slow food markets
• Directgov – comprehensive guide to greener shopping
• Soil Association – champions of organic food
• Bristol Fairtrade Network – where to buy fairtrade in Bristol
  

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Greener buildings & DIY

• Bristol City Council – making your older home more energy efficient
• Bristol City Council – Sustainable Development and Construction - advice for small builders and householders
• CREATE Ecohome –  eco living in action
• Green Register – promoting sustainable building practices
• Bristol Wood Recycling Project – first stop for recycled wood materials
• Architecture Centre – for a better quality built environment
• National Green Specification – guide to sustainable materials, buildings and technologies
• Climate Change and Your Home - eco improvements for different housing types
• Old Home Superhome  - how to make older housing more energy efficient
• Directgov - greener DIY
• Great British Refurb  - Grand Designs-led home refurbishment campaign
  
  
  

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Greener gardening

• Bristol City Council – composting information
• Bristol City Council – allotments
• Directgov – information on greener gardening
• Garden Organic – leading organic growing charity
• Gardenshare Bristol - connecting owners of underused or unloved gardens with local growers. They are looking for enthusiastic gardenless growers and community minded garden owners!

 

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Find out more

• Greener living - Top 10 things you can do
• Greener living - What can we do together?
• Greener living - What is happening across the city?

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