Climate change affects us all – but we can all do our bit to tackle its causes and effects.
Every time we throw away rubbish, get in the car or turn on the lights we are leaving our mark on our planet.
Earlier this week, I took the Christmas cards that Julie and I had received over the festive season to a local recycling point. This coincided with a new initiative to make it all easier for us to take action on climate change.
The ‘ten steps’ launched by the Scottish Government are straightforward ways for ordinary people to make a difference. If we can get as many families and individuals throughout Scotland to sign up, the impact will be tremendous.
The ten Greener Pledges are:
- Recycle household waste using locally-provided facilities
- Turn the tap off when brushing your teeth
- Switch to using energy-saving light bulbs
- Leave the car at home at least once a week and cycle, walk, share a car or use public transport more often
- Use rechargeable batteries instead of disposable ones
- Reuse carrier bags when you shop
- Buy more seasonal and unpackaged food
- Hang your washing up to dry rather than using a tumbler dryer
- Organise or volunteer in an environmental project in your local community
- Pay back the environmental impact of any flights you take and choose not to fly when there's a suitable alternative
Visit www.infoscotland.com/ourfuture for more information.
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