Green England Tips

Linked with our petition is a consultation with the public by the London Councils on whether or not (and how) a plastic bag tax should be introduced. Make your voice heard at www.londoncouncils.gov.uk/doc.asp?doc=20764&cat=937.

Switching off the DVD, televison, hi-fi etc can save a significant amount of money as well as reducing your carbon footprint. Each one of us can make a difference.

Contribute to the 10p Tax on Plastic Bags campaign.Download the petition and get your local community, work colleagues, club members or friends to sign it, then return it to us at the contact us address on the website.

Green England are now accepting nominations for the 2007 Green England Awards. Go to http://www.green-england.co.uk/greenawards to nominate a company to receive an award.

Ghandi said 'We must be the change we want to see in the world.' Decide to do something different today that will make your life a little greener, or a little more ethical. Click on View all Tips for ideas.

Share your goods that are used little - ladders, hedge trimmers, drills, rarely used kitchen gadgets with your neighbours and friends. Think if you can share before buying new.

Let people know about changes you have made and the benefits and enjoyment you get from it. Show others how simple it can be (and money saving). Most people want to do something but aren't always sure how.

London Councils are urging people to email their local MP about a ban on single-use throwaway shopping bags. To learn more and to join in see click here

Find out more about green products and services by visiting a Green Event this year. Click here to see information about the Earth Day Event in North Norfolk on April 22nd.

Today (June 2nd) is the start of Recycle Now Week. Reycle more, re-use and avoid waste. See our Recyle Now article for ideas.