2) Stop using plastic shopping bags and use a reusable bag instead, the average plastic bag is used for just eight minutes before being thrown away, but can take 1,000 years to decompose...www.getagreengrip.com
 

3) Have a car free weekend; go for a ride on the Green Wheel instead. This 45 mile route was established in 2000 as part of a PECT project to mark the Millennium.
 

4) Ensure your home is insulated. Without insulation your home could be loosing as much as 60% of its heat through the walls and roof. You could be eligible for free or discounted roof and cavity wall insulation.
 

5) Make a donation to help PECT continue our important work. Donate now...

 

 

1) Make an office pledge to switch off all lights, and all computer monitors at the end of the day. More tips on greening your office...
 

2) Sign up for our e-newsletter to keep updated with our news, events and top eco friendly tips.
 

3) Sign up to the Eastex Materials Exchange to ensure your rubbish doesn’t end up in landfill and source second hand materials.
 

4) Sign up for our Zero Waste fortnight in January 2010 - take up the challenge to reduce, reuse, recycle for two weeks!  Last year's event was a great success... To get involved contact Kim Coley: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 01733 866436.
 

5) Register with the Volunteer Exchange to link with local schools who need volunteers to help with creating school veggie patches, digging ponds and creating outdoor classrooms.

  

1) Check out the Greener Futures online environmental education tool for teachers and students (for Key stage 1, 2 and 3).
 

2) Visit the Greener Schools website for full listings of all local environmental teaching resources.
 

3) Register with the Volunteer Exchange to link with businesses that can provide volunteers for your outdoor classroom activities like creating a school garden or veggie patch.
 

4) Sign up to the Eastex Materials Exchange to source second hand items like arts and crafts materials, or office furniture.
 

5) Take the first step towards becoming an Eco School with support from our Environmental Education Officer.

  

1) Sign up to Eastex Materials Exchange to source second hand items like arts and crafts materials, or office furniture.
 

2) Register with the Volunteer Exchange to link with local schools who need volunteers to help with creating school veggie patches, digging ponds and creating outdoor classrooms.
 

3) If you are based in Dogsthorpe or Central Wards register for our Communities Team to talk to your group about saving energy and money.
 

4) Sign up for our Zero Waste fortnight in January 2010 - take up the challenge to reduce, reuse, recycle for two weeks!  Last year's event was a great success... To get involved contact Kim Coley: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 01733 866436.
 

5) Get involved with the two-week Green Festival which launches on Saturday 22nd May 2010! If you would like a stall at the Festival launch, or simply want to come along get in touch by emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or calling 01733 567 159.