Nick, from Dorchester is the lucky winner of our #IDoDorset competition, we asked you to send us selfies that capture what you do to be environmentally friendly. People said: I do:
I do dry my clothes outside, I do walk to work, I do grow tomatoes, I do turn off the tap, I do make soup from leftovers,
And a few said I don’t:
I don’t fly, I don’t eat meat, I don’t waste
Emily Bullock, from Communities Living Sustainably in Dorset, who ran the campaign said: “We wanted to celebrate what people are already doing; and to say well done! It’s been great! We held an event in Climate Week, where we talked to lots of people, and we’ve been busy sharing photos on social media”.
Nick heard about the event via the “Green Saints” Waste Less Spend Better / Transition Together group he is a part of. The group helps members to make changes in their homes and lifestyles that are good for the planet and their pockets. Nick says:
Nick says: “I’ve been really inspired by the group. It’s led to my family (and the rest of the group) taking opportunities to live more sustainably and save money. It’s great because as well as the manual and useful advice, we all support and motivate each other to actually get it done! So far I’ve: lagged my pipes, installed plastic window glazing, installed a reflector behind two radiators, insulated my loft cover, cut my time in the shower, and reduced my wine intake!”
The Transition Together programme that inspired Nick is available across the county. Participants get a free Practical Action Plan, filled with simple solutions (customised to Dorset) that help you to spend less on energy, water, transport and food, without compromising your lifestyle. You can expect to save an average of £400 a year on household bills. Contact Emily Bullock: [email protected] 07507 312954 for more information or https://www.clsdorset.org.uk/Greener_Choices-Transition_Together.aspx
CLS in Dorset is funded by the Big Lottery Fund.
