What can I do?

What can I do?

Sustainability is the responsibility of all; individuals, groups, communities as well as local and national governments.

Follow the link on this page to find out how much of an impact your lifestyle has on the planet by calculating your carbon footprint.

There are many ways in which you can get involved in sustainability projects, helping to make this world a better place for future generations, from saving energy around your home (and maybe some money too!) to planting flowers in your garden to attract wildlife and encouraging your schools or work to take responsibility.

Shropshire is working with groups, schools, homes and businesses to try and encourage them to think more sustainability. If you would like to get involved with any of the projects please follow the links on this page to see how you can get involved.

Schools in Shropshire are being encouraged to get involved with a number of initiatives focused on sustainability. For more information on the Sustainability agenda in schools please follow the links on this page.

• The Mike Sprackling Award is a bi-annual award for schools who have made significant environmental changes in their school, building on the EcoSchools programme.
• Academic Year 2007-08 is the Year of Food and Farming in Education and schools are being encouraged to sign up to allow children to reconnect with food and the environment. Schools are being invited to participate in a range of activities including farm visits.

There are a number of Community Groups in Shropshire who are already making a difference through a range of initiatives from low energy lighting to insulation to carbon footprinting village events. If you are a community group with an idea for a sustainability project you may be able to receive advice and support through some of the initiatives managed by SCC, including the Aggregates Levy Sustainability Fund and the Low Carbon Communities project. To find out more please follow the links on this page.

Homes in Shropshire who are in the Low Carbon Community areas can benefit from advice and support for energy efficient measures. Households across Shropshire can benefit from advice and support about insulation and more efficient heating systems through the Keep Shropshire Warm project, please follow the links on this page to find out more about these projects.

Shropshire has managed to secure some funding to support businesses in four areas of Shropshire to allow them to address their carbon emissions. To find out if your business could benefit please follow the links on this page.