Useful Information

On this page you will find examples of things that a person might do to tackle climate change and global poverty. If you would find it useful, please feel free to use the lists to guide your daily reflections. Please note, however, that the lists are not exhaustive and you do not have to use them.

Reducing Emissions 1

 

Citizenship

  • Take part in a protest
  • Join an environmental campaign
  • Join an environmental organisation
  • Join a community action group
  • Make a financial contribution to an organisation or campaign
  • Vote for a green policy
  • Write to an MP
  • Sign a petition
  • Participate in environmental activities (e.g., tree planting , picking up litter)
  • Share or post about climate change on social media

Reducing Emissions 2

 

Consumption

  • Buy energy efficient products
  • Eat local food
  • Eat seasonal food
  • Eat less meat

Reducing Emissions 3

 

Energy and Water Use

  • Install microgeneration
  • Install insulation
  • Install double glazing
  • Install draught proofing
  • Install energy efficient lightbulbs
  • Better energy management

          - Turn the thermostat down
          - Close off unused rooms
          - Close windows when the heating is on
          - Turn the water temperature down
          - Run the washer on a lower temperature
          - Turn lights off
          - Don’t leave TV on stand-by
          - Boil less water
          - Use a clothes line instead of a tumble drier
          - Do a full load of washing

  • Use a renewable energy supplier
  • More responsible water use
    - Turn taps off (e.g., when brushing teeth or washing veg)
    - Take shorter showers

Reducing Emissions 4

 

Transport

  • Use the car less
    - Walk
    - Cycle
    - Use public transport
  • Drive a more efficient vehicle
  • Drive more economically (e.g., accelerate and brake gently)
  • Car share
  • Carry less weight
  • Fly less
  • Offset your flight

 

 

Reducing Emissions 5

 

Waste

  • Reduce consumption
  • Waste less food
  • Purchase products with less packaging
  • Reuse and repair
  • Recycle
  • Compost

Helping the Poor 1

 

Citizenship

  • Take part in a protest
  • Join a campaign
  • Join a community action group
  • Make a financial contribution to an organisation or campaign
  • Vote for aid/development policies
  • Write to an MP
  • Sign a petition

Helping the Poor 2

 

Consumption

  • Buy Fair Trade
  • Avoid unethical retailers
  • Avoid unethical producers

Helping the Poor 3

 

Donations