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Green Living Sustainable Living in Congleton (SLIC) Mike Taylor Congleton Sustainability Group

Learn about the history of green living in Congleton and the importance of reducing CO2 emissions to combat climate change. Discover practical solutions to save energy, reduce water usage, adopt sustainable travel practices, grow your own food, and minimize waste. Join the Sustainable Living in Congleton course to make a positive impact for future generations.

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Green Living Sustainable Living in Congleton (SLIC) Mike Taylor Congleton Sustainability Group

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  1. Green Living Sustainable Living in Congleton (SLIC) Mike Taylor Congleton Sustainability Group Sustainable Living in Congleton (SLIC)

  2. History of Green Living / SLIC Course • There is no doubt that Climate Change will affect the world with major changes in weather patterns • Congleton Sustainability Group (CSG) founded in June 2009, to encourage people of Congleton how to live with more resilience in face of Climate Change • CSG developed Green Living / SLIC course in 2011 Sustainable Living in Congleton (SLIC)

  3. Congleton Sustainability Group (CSG) Sustainable Living in Congleton (SLIC)

  4. Why a Green Living / SLIC Course? • 97% of Climate scientists and Governments accept that Climate Change is happening, leading to drought, flooding, extremes of wind and temperature • In the last 200 years, burning fossil fuels has generated higher levels of CO2 in earth’s atmosphere • CO2 levels increased from 280 ppm to 400 ppm since the Industrial Revolution started Sustainable Living in Congleton (SLIC)

  5. Global CO2 Levels during the past 800,000 years Sustainable Living in Congleton (SLIC)

  6. Global CO2 Levels during the past 2000 years Sustainable Living in Congleton (SLIC)

  7. Solutions to Reduce CO2 Save energy at home and work Think about travel How can we help to reduce CO2 emissions? Use less water Think about lifestyle, waste and the stuff you buy Consider what food you eat Become more resilient in the face of Climate Change Sustainable Living in Congleton (SLIC)

  8. Solutions to Reduce CO2 Install solar hot water system Fit LED lights Monitor the use of energy Weekly Watt Watch, W3 Save energy at home and work Use washing line instead of tumble dryer Turn off equipment when not using it Fill kettle only with water that you need Buy low energy equipment when replacing it Turn central heating down by 1 degree Install solar PV’s Insulate walls and loft Sustainable Living in Congleton (SLIC)

  9. Solutions to Reduce CO2 Walk or use a bike Take the train Use the bus Thinkabout travel Get a railcard if you travel by train a lot Fly less Holiday in the UK Share a car journey Avoid lots of short car journeys When you travel pack only what you really need Plan a journey at less busy times Sustainable Living in Congleton (SLIC)

  10. Solutions to Reduce CO2 Fit a water meter Fix a dripping tap Use less water Take a shower instead of a bath Use full loads in washing machine Install a water butt Use rainwater to wash the car Sustainable Living in Congleton (SLIC)

  11. Grow your own Solutions to Reduce CO2 Plan your meals Consider what food you eat Reduce food waste Try organic food Eat less meat Buy sustainably caught fish Sustainable Living in Congleton (SLIC)

  12. Solutions to Reduce CO2 Do you really need to buy it Recycle as much as you can Think about lifestyle, waste and the stuff you buy Buy from charity shops Reuse as much as possible Get a bag for life or shopping bag Make your own compost Sustainable Living in Congleton (SLIC)

  13. So What? Sustainable Living in Congleton (SLIC)

  14. So What? Sustainable Living in Congleton (SLIC)

  15. So What? Sustainable Living in Congleton (SLIC)

  16. In conclusion … Remember …. • Every little helps! • We all have a role to play for future generations • You might save some money • Become more resilient to Climate Change • Always look on the bright side of life! Sustainable Living in Congleton (SLIC)

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