DRCET Pledges
 

DRCET Pledges

 
Here at Dumbarton Road Corridor Environment Trust we are encouraging people to get active and get connected in their communities in order to deliver community led sustainable regeneration for the benefit of us all.

One way you can contribute to this is pledging to to take action to reduce your environmental impact. Although each action may seem quite small in itself, collectively we can really start to make a difference.

1. Pledge 1 - Turn It Down and Switch It Off

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Turn down my central heating by 1 - 2ºC
Use the 30ºC cycle on my washing machine
Reduce the use of my tumble dryer
Switch off lights when leaving a room
Switch off electronics and appliances at the wall when they're not in use, don't leave them on standby
Replace every standard light bulb with an energy-saving bulb

2. Pledge 2 - Simmer Down and Use Less Water

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Only boil the amount of water you need for each use
Use lids on saucepans when cooking
Don't leave the tap running when brushing my teeth
Take shorter showers
Fit a water-saving device to my cistern (pre-2001)

3. Pledge 3 - Shop Smarter and Slim Your Bin

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Avoid overpackaged goods and processed food
Always carry a reusable shopping bag
Plan meals in advance and make a shopping list
Recycle and compost as much waste as possible
Not to throw out leftover food and save it for another day
Sell, give away or donate unwanted clothes, books etc.

4. Pledge 4 - Green Your Plate

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Eat at least one vegetarian meal each week
Buy fruit and vegetables locally and seasonally
Cook more meals from scratch
Grow my own food

5. Pledge 5 - Travel Lighter

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Walk or cycle short journeys (2 miles or less)
Use public transport more often
Drive smarter
Fly less and take more holidays in the UK
Car share with my neighbours and colleagues
Join a car club

6. Pledge 6 - Get Active and Get Connected

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Talk to neighbours, friends and family about the pledges you have made
Challenge them to take the pledges
Support an environmental campaigning organisation
Get active in your community
Become a DRCET member and volunteer!

7. Contact Details - Please tell us about yourself and we will keep you informed about the work we are doing

Thank you for taking the time to make these pledges and commiting to reduce your environmental impact for the benefit of you, your family, your community and the planet!
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