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Do something green for the team
Climate change – the chances are you are already doing something to help ease the issue and live a little more environmentally friendly. But individual green-living changes are one thing: EDF Energy believe that group initiatives could be the way to make long-lasting improvements.
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Using London 2012 as inspiration, EDF Energy is launching Green Britain Day on 10th July. Together with the Eden Project and schools across the nation, people are being asked to ‘do something green for the team’ on Green Britain Day, creating a wave of tangible action in the UK. A yearly event, Green Britain Day is designed to be a focal point for people to take action towards a greener lifestyle and inspire the nation to work together and become more eco-friendly in time for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
As an energy company, EDF Energy has already done a lot to make lower carbon emissions a reality. For example, over the last year the energy provider has delivered an 8% reduction in CO 2 from energy use and a 5% reduction from its use of transport. But as Vincent de Rivaz, CEO of EDF Energy, said: “We also need to help people reduce their own carbon footprint and believe that collective action is the only way this can have a long-lasting impact.”
On Green Britain Day, people will be invited to join Team Green Britain, an online community comprising of a number of teams aimed at harnessing the power of collective action.
Green Britain Day will also see a wave of activity across the country. Hundreds of schools are set to hold events and inspire their local community – some may even receive a visit from one of our Olympic heroes and ambassadors for the scheme, including cyclist and Olympic gold medallist Victoria Pendleton.
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The day will finish with a concert at The Eden Project starring Paul Weller and the critically acclaimed Florence and the Machine.
But why wait until the 10th July to start making a difference? Visit Team Green Britain today – you’ll find loads of great ideas based around the five key energy saving areas: Home & Garden, Food, Lifestyle, Travel and Money.
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sign up and you could get the inside track on Olympic and Paralympic Games info. You'll receive exclusive access to tickets, sustainable merchandise and even the chance to meet the Olympic and Paralympic ambassadors.
Some ideas to get you started?
- Rather than watching TV on your own, why not organise a shared viewing around a friend’s house on Green Britain Day?
- Grow your own food? Why not host a lunch to meet your neighbours
- For a journey of less than 2 miles – walk or cycle
- Thinking of throwing out the winter wardrobe? Why not invite your friends round and see if you can swap clothes instead
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