We can all do so much! The more we do together the bigger the impact! Our community needs to work together for our future - and the future of the next generations.
Our future is in our own hands!
Below, we list a few ways that we can all make that difference!
To do more, read up on the subject!
We have many informative books that we are happy to loan to interested Seatonians!
"Nobody made a greater mistake than he who did nothing because he could only do a little" E Burke
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CONSERVATION OF RESOURCES :- |
POWER OF CONSUMER IN MASS - A GOOD TOOL! |
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Think before you use the car! |
Join Sustainable Seaton - A Transition Town! |
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Walk if you can, rather than taking the car |
Buy locally produced food |
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Cycle if you can, rather than taking the car |
Buy 'in season' food |
| Public transport if possible, rather than the car |
Shop locally |
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If using the car, join car share scheme |
Buy British where possible - rather than imported |
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When buying a new car: Look for more energy efficiency - MPG &CO2 |
Use 'Axe Valley Re-cycle' |
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Don't swap your car unless it is very thirsty |
Re-use and recycle - thus consuming less |
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Avoid 4WD and 'thirsty' big cars - a small engine can still get you from A to B . It is a moral issue! Oil is prescious! |
Check where essentail goods are produced - use most local |
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ENERGY WITHIN THE HOME:- |
Think before consuming extra electrical goods - they won't necessarily make us any happier and will inevitable end up in landfill! |
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Insulate your loft - 30cm deep is a great amount! |
Ensure that all new appliances are the best energy rating |
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Secondary Glazing of single glazed wooden windows will save lots! |
Where possible avoid electrical appliances |
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Cavity wall insualtion will save on fuel bills |
Use local Farmer's Markets |
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Don't over fill the kettle, and turn lights off when not in use |
Support local crafts people and producers - be regional! |
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Wear more clothes indoors and turn the heating down! |
Grow our own vegetables and herbs |
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Dont leave items on stand by when not in use |
Avoid plastic where possible |
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Turn TV and computer monitors off when not in use |
Support Fair Trade |
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Fit low energy light bulbs in heavy use areas |
Don't buy items that have been over-packaged |
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Only wash clothes when dirty and run washing machine at lower temperatures and when full |
Compost your garden waste and peelings |
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Write to your MP to ask the government to consider Peak Oil and Climate Change in their decission making. |
We need to consider 'food security'
