One Planet Living
“Looking back, if the whole world had wanted to share UK lifestyles in 1961, the Earth would just have managed with its available resources – one planet would have been enough. But today, if the whole world wanted lifestyles like those enjoyed in the UK we would need 3.1 planets”.
Source: New Economics Foundation The UK Interdependence Report: How the World Sustains the Nation’s Lifestyles and the Price it Pays, 2006.
Did you know that “Every Action Counts”?
Do you want to play your part in delivering ‘one planet living’; towards a sustainable future? Every Action Counts is a three year initiative to engage and enable communities across England to take simple everyday actions on the environment. Funded by DEFRA, the Civic Trust is part of the ‘Every Action Counts’ consortium of 29 voluntary sector organisations including Groundwork UK and BTCV, supporting local groups and community organisations, through a dedicated programme of regional events, training and online resources, to play an active role in the delivery of local sustainable development.
The Five Key Action Areas
Through the Every Action Counts ‘five key action areas’ you can make a real difference to your community and your environment. See how you can start making positive changes through taking some simple steps:-
• Save energy
• Travel wisely
• Shop ethically
• Save our resources
• Care for your area
How to Get Involved:
1. Community Champions
Register as a Community Champion and get free training to champion environment improvement in your local community. For more information visit: http://www2.btcv.org.uk/display/everyactioncounts
2. Every Action Counts Website
Register your group on the Every Action Counts website and learn about all the exciting opportunities and resources available to you. This wide reaching website is there to help, support and guide you and your group to make small changes: http://www.everyactioncounts.org.uk/
If you are interested in playing your part in delivering a sustainable future and learning more about Every Action Counts, please contact please our helpdesk at or telephone 020 7539 7904or write to the Civic Societies Team at Civic Trust, Essex Hall, 1-6 Essex Street, London, WC2R 3HU,
