Green Tasks

Green Task No.1 - Posted on 31 Mar 2009 - Comment on this task

"Opportunities to recycle some plastics are scarce. How can we reduce, re-use or recycle more plastics in Brighton & Hove?"

(Fact: We use 20 times more plastic today than 50 years ago.)

Green Task No.2 - Posted on 31 Mar 2009 - Comment on this task

"Want to save the Earth's resources? Where can you buy recycled aluminium foil in Brighton & Hove? What are the prices, brands and lengths available."

(Fact: Recycled aluminium requires 90% less energy to produce.)

Green Task No.3 - Posted on 31 Mar 2009 - Comment on this task

"Throwing out an old computer? How do you dispose of it in Brighton & Hove without wrecking the environment?"

(Fact: We throw away 12.5 million computers in the UK every year.)

Green Task No.4 - Posted on 31 Mar 2009 - Comment on this task

"Green Gyms are environmental projects that keep you fit too. What environmental projects do you know of in Brighton & Hove?"

(Fact: There are more than 50 Green Gym projects running in the Uk, all of them free.)

Green Task No.5 - Posted on 31 Mar 2009 - Comment on this task

"Earth Day is celebrated on April 22nd each year. What other green-themed city events or national events do you know about?"

(Fact: More than a billion people took part in Earth Day events last year.)

Green Task No.6 - Posted on 31 Mar 2009 - Comment on this task

"Transition Brighton & Hove is a volunteer - run group tackling climate change. What other green groups do you know of?"

(Fact: By February 2009, there were 81 Transition Initiatives in England.)

Green Task No.7 - Posted on 31 Mar 2009 - Comment on this task

"Go veggie one day a week on Meat Free Mondays. Whic is your favourite veggie-friendly cafe or restaurant in Brighton & Hove?"

(Fact: 86% of Britons eat non-meat meals at least once a week.)

Green Task No.8 - Posted on 31 Mar 2009 - Comment on this task

"Cutting our environmental footprint means reducing and re-using what we buy. What innovative ways to live greener do you know of?"

(Fact: Brighton & Hove City Council collects recycling from 98% of homes.)

 

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