Would you like to cut domestic bills and help protect the environment! Action at Home provides simple no-nonsense advice telling you what you can do to really make a difference. Every month, for six months, you will receive a colourful, easy-to-follow Action Pack.
The Action Packs contain simple Do-lt- Yourself ideas for ways to cut energy bills, save petrol and reduce waste. Helping you to take action are simple charts, posters and creative games for children. Helping you to save money are over 50 of special offers on low energy lightbulbs, water butts and composters.
By taking Action at Home you will be improving the planet's health. Saving energy and reducing car use cuts pollution and improves air quality. Poor air quality has been linked to a growing number of health problems, particularly asthma.
Action at Home will help you measure the changes you have made. By completing questionnaires in each of the Action Packs, you will receive a personalised report telling you how green you are, how you compare to others and what you have achieved. For the first time ever you can see the difference you have made.
If you get stuck or need advice, there may be local volunteers on hand to help. For instance, to let you know where your paper and cans can be recycled. If you are interested in volunteering in your area, simply tick the box on the coupon overleaf and we will send you more information.
To take Action at Home please fill in the coupon and send a £5 cheque or postal order to Global Action Plan. You will first receive an easy-to-fill-in questionnaire to find out how green you are. Then you will receive the six Action Packs - one a month - helping you to take action.
Action at Home is being supported by the Borough of Poole as part of Local Agenda 2I. This is part of Poole's response to Agenda 21, an international plan to look after the planet for our children, and Action at Home will give you the chance to make a difference.
As an extra incentive each household that: measures their energy use will recieve two energy efficient light bulbs from Southern Electricity plc worth £14. A 33% discount on Rotol composters and a 10% discount at The Body Shop, Dolphin Centre, Poole are also available.
Poole Agenda 21 is a partnership of local people and organisations working towards improving the quality of our lives without damaging the environment for future generations. To this end they are developing a range of projects including supporting Action at Home. New members are always welcome to help with the aims and activities of the group. If you would like to join them, or want more information about Poole Agenda 21 please contact Kirsten Robb, Environmental Co-ordinator on 01202 633062
Supported by the Environment Agency
Global Action Plan is an international organisation established to help individuals take practical environmental action. The charity is supported by the Department of the Environment.
The World Wide Fund For Nature (WWF) is the world's largest independent conservation group operating in hundreds of countries. WWF aims to protect the rich diversity of life on Earth by helping people live in harmony with nature.