Why not try 'Growing Your Own'?

Growing your own vegetables is easy to get into and can be great fun.

But not only that, home grown vegetables are fresh and full of nutrients, and you know exactly what has been used to grow them, so no chemical fertilisers or pesticides. And better still because they haven't been transported miles and miles they don't use as much CO₂ so they are much better for the environment and less food travelling around the country means less traffic!

If you fancy having a go then follow this link to the 'Grow Your Own' pages, with lots of advice for beginners through to seasoned growers.

What's in the directory?

A wide range of contacts to help you lead a greener lifestyle, including:

Food and Drink -Fairtrade, organic & local producers, including Farmers Markets and Farm Shops.

Healthy Living - Tips and advice on how to live a healthier lifestyle through Diet and Exercise with links to clubs and societies and local leisure facilities.

At Home - Saving Energy and Water, Recycling, DIY and Gardening.

Community & Volunteering - Opportunities to help your local community and environment

Business -Advice for Businesses on Environmental management, including energy & water conservation and waste reduction.

Transport & Travel - Advice on sustainable methods of travel -Cycling, Walking, Public Transport and Car Sharing Schemes.

What are the issues?

It's becoming increasingly clear that human emissions of greenhouse gases such as Carbon Dioxide have caused global temperatures to rise.

The average Worcestershire household releases 6 tonnes of carbon dioxide each year in using energy to provide heat, light & power.

If everyone on the planet lived as we do in Worcestershire, we would need 3 planets to support us all!

We have already seen hotter drier summers and an increase in the length of growing seasons, coupled with storms and floods throughout the county.

Visit the webpages on Climate Change in Worcestershire to find out more about the expected impacts and work in the county to address the issue.

Luckily there are plenty of pain-free ways we can all help to reduce our impact on the planet- find out how here!