Take Action Locally - Weblinks
A good sustainable lifestyle is not about giving things up- it is about living efficiently, not producing waste and a thoughtful use of resources.
How to make a difference in your own landscape
HOME AND GARDEN
- Limit your environmental impact
Sustainable Wallingford
Find out about sustainable energy, recycling, biodiversity and transport initiatives in Wallingford.Measure your impact. - Monitor electricity, water and fuel use
Climate Outreach and Information Network
Estimate and reduce your greenhouse gas emissions.
Carbon Footprint
Measure and offset your carbon footprint. - Recycle and compost more of your waste
Recycling Consortium
Everything you need to know about reducing, recycling and reusing.
Recycle Zone
Website for schools wanting to know more about recycling. - Buy local food
Big Barn
Type in your postcode to find your local food producers.
Local food and farmers markets - Support wildlife in your garden
Wildlife Gardening
Develop habitats which can attract birds, butterflies and insects. - Monitor wildlife events
Nature's Calendar
Maintain a wildlife calendar, recording the first snowdrops, cherry blossom, swallows etc in relation to weather patterns.
LOCAL AREA
- Support a local conservation group
Friends of Northmoor Trust
Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wildlife Trust (BBOWT)
Nature reserves to visit, wildlife advice and how you can get involved.
- Join a work party to conserve local wildlife habitats
Oxford Nature Conservation Forum (ONCF)
Wildlife conservation news and events in Oxfordshire. Lists conservation volunteer activities.
Wallingford Green Gym
Keep fit and help conservation - for free! Tel 01491 823748
Green Gym National website
- Contact your district council
South Oxfordshire District Council
- Contact your town or village council
Wallingford Town Council
Didcot Town Council
Abingdon Town Council
- Check a local website for events
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