This initiative encourages every member of the Crowthorne community to choose one specific, achievable change they will commit to implementing in their daily routine. This could be anything from:
- Reducing Waste:
- Bringing reusable bags to the shops
- Bringing reusable vegetable bags to the supermarket
- Saying no to single-use plastics like disposable coffee cups, plastic vegetable bags, supermarket shopping bags
- Buying pre-owned
- Giving unwanted items in good repair to charity shops
- Visiting your nearest Repair Cafe to see if an item can be mended or fixed before buying new
- Conserving Energy:
- Switching to energy-efficient light bulbs
- Turning off lights and electronics when not in use
- Lowering thermostat settings by one degree
- Assessing your homes energy efficiency using our Heat Monitor – and making improvements
- Saving Water:
- Replacing baths with showers
- Taking shorter showers
- Fixing leaky taps
- Watering plants during cooler parts of the day
- Choosing Sustainable Transportation:
- Walking or cycling for short journeys
- Using public transport more often
- Supporting Local and Sustainable:
- Buying locally sourced produce
- Support local businesses on the High Street
- Supporting businesses with eco-friendly practices
- Growing some of your own food
- Connecting with Nature:
- Planting a tree or flowers to support biodiversity
- Starting you own home composting bin
- Creating a space for wildlife in your garden
- Participating in no-mow February
- Participating in local litter picks
- Litter pick yourself