The Big Ask
Become a governor of your local school. Make sure the school is aware of sustainability in its teaching and its own policies (recycling, travel to school, cycling provision, food policy, and electricity supply).
Repeating Challenge
Join your local community or residents association, or Parish Council, and be an advocate for sustainable community.
The Big Ask
If there isn’t one, why not band together with a few neighbours and start a community / residents association!
Repeating Challenge
Become involved in the youth provision for your local area. See if you can encourage a sense of belonging, rootedness and engagement with the local environment – maybe through young people adopting a local park, helping with an allotment, or campaigning for better recycling facilities.
One-hit Wonder
Spend a day with people who are homeless this Christmas. Volunteer through Crisis Open Christmas
One-hit Wonder
Join Freecycle - people who are giving (and getting) stuff for free in their own towns.
The Big Ask
Install a community wind turbine – see Centre for Alternative Technology factsheet.