Reflections and actions during COP26 and going on
13th February 2023
Nearly Valentine’s Day: a day for showing our nearest and dearest our love for them. As well as being a day for business to boost profits! Imported flowers, over-packaged goods and overcrowded restaurants can be avoided. Try and ensure that we you spend shows not only your love for your Valentine but also shows your care – if not love – for the people who produced it, sold it, served it and for the planet.
12th February 2023
Be inspired too by those who stand up for the right to say that the climate crisis is a real issue that needs addressing – now.
11th February 2023
Be inspired. From Pedal Me’s here is a taster as to what can be delivered by pedal power.
10th February 2023
Some people take recycling to a whole new dimension!
One engineer has been reusing computer batteries to create electric bikes! https://www.euronews.com/green/2023/01/29/meet-the-kenyan-teacher-who-turns-old-laptops-into-e-bike-batteries?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=EN_TESTMay&utm_content=meet-the-kenyan-teacher-who-turns-old-laptops-into-e-bike-batteries&_ope=eyJndWlkIjoiMTJjMTk2MDNmOWI2YTEwZmZmMTQ0ODYyMWQ3NDJhNDcifQ==
9th February 2023
The Guardian has issued a useful reminder on what and how to recycling.
8th February 2023
Pray. Whether in private prayer, in church intercessions or environmentally focused vigils, praying for wisdom, discernment and action is important. Sharing our concerns with God and with one another builds engagement and resilience.
6th February 2023
Support campaigns that urge the government and big businesses to proactively address the climate crisis. Sign petitions, write to MPs, CEOs, join marches and demonstrations.
If you are craft minded, make a green heart to send to the focus of your campaign.
4th February 2023
Even without wilding your garden, be a green gardener. Avoid the use of pesticides, herbicides and artificial fertilisers. Don’t cut the grass too short especially when dry weather is likely. Opt for hand rather than power tools – and keep fit. Set up and use a compost heap. Veer away from using plastics – plant pots, lawn edgings, etc. Install a water butt (there are few choices here other than plastic). Avoid concrete and other hard surfaces and opt for surfaces that allow water to drain and the earth to breath.
See also https://greentau.org/tag/gardens/
3rd February 2023
If you have a garden, that can become your mini wildlife area. Many of the groups listed yesterday have advice on how you can do this, whether it is sowing wild flowers, building a bug hotel, creating a pond, planting bee-friendly plants etc.
For further ideas see – https://www.rhs.org.uk/garden-inspiration/wildlife/rewild-your-garden
https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/how-to-grow-a-better-lawn-for-wildlife.html
2nd February 2023
Support wildlife and rewilding projects to increase biodiversity, and improve the health of our environment and our own selves. The RSPB, the Wildlife and Wetlands Trust, the National Trust, the Woodlands Trust, the Wildlife Trusts, A Rocha, plus even more local groups such as the Friends of Palewell Common are part of a growing trend to take responsibly our all calling to care for the natural world.
For further thoughts on rewilding – https://greentau.org/tag/rewilding/
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