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Live green with collective action

Eight ways to be green in the community

Find out how you can get involved in collective action to reduce carbon emissions (image © EDF Energy)

Individually, no one of us is going to stop climate change in its tracks. There are too many humans spewing out too much CO2 for what we do independently to make much difference.

But that’s no excuse to give up. The eco-warrior needn’t surrender - he just needs some reinforcements.

Collective action as a community such as Team Green Britain makes the chances of success infinitely higher: when you share the burden, tasks become easier and results more impressive.

And - who knows - when you get to know your Ecoteam, might even like them.

Here are our eight top tips on green initiatives for your community.
For more great ideas, visit Team Green Britain today.

Don't double denim - swap your old jeans and reduce carbon emissions (image © Tooga/Digital Vision/Getty Images)
Sharing cars will reduce your carbon footprint and save you time in some cases (image © PA Wire/Press Association Images)
Swap the school run for the school walk (image © Ableimages/Digital Vision/Getty Images)
Watching TV together means a few less sets on at once (image © amana productions inc/Getty Images)
Staying fit is important but gyms can create large carbon emissions - start a running club instead (image © Paul Sutherland/Digital Vision/Getty Images)
The Lewes Pound, a currency exclusive to the local East Sussex community (image © PA Wire/Press Association Images)
Share excess food with neighbours rather than waste old food (image © Tooga/Digital Vision/Getty Images)
Sharing your green knowhow is a great way to start collective green-living action (image © Stockbyte/Getty Images)
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