Your green promises:

I won't litter, Joel Austin, Pinner >> Be more eco friendly, Connor Buchalter, Hatch End >> Re-use water bottles so less waste, David, Middx >> I won't waste water anymore, Ben Green, Hach End >> Help my dad recycle everyday, Phoebe Decker, Northwood >> Turn electrical things off when I have finished using them, Talia Austin, Pinner >> Not to waste food, Joshua Roson, Rickmansworth >> Eat fairtrade chocolate, Josie Sacks, Pinner >> Bike/walk to places not to far away, Zoe Buchalter, Hatch End >> Recycle plastic bags when I go shopping, Sophie Scholl, Moor Park >> Take and re-use our own plastic bags when we go shopping, Cass Family, Harrow >> Not waste paper, Jed Gaffin, Northwood >> Walk to school more, Lea Abrahams, Pinner >> To be more careful with water, Max Abrahams, Pinner >> Turn the tap off when I brush my teeth, Ellie Roston, Rickmansworth >> Try and ride my bike as much as I can, Zack Bluestone, Stanmore >> Walk to from school everyday, Meiron Avidan, Stanmore >> Use tap water instead of bottled, Rianna Roston, Earth >> Turn everything off, not leave it on standby, Lewis Decker, Northwood >> Put my rubbish in the bin, Aron Bhalla, Harrow >> I will put my rubbish in the bin, Seth Bhalla, Harrow >> I will not watch the same thing as my brother on a different TV, Ilana Braham, Northwood >> Our family will walk to places if it is less than 2miles, the Garland family, Pinner >> Don't use sandwich bags for packed lunch, David Braham, Northwood >> Switch off lights when I am not using them, Matthew Rodin, London >> To walk and get the train more, Steph Leigh, Watford >> Not to litter and put rubbish in the bin, Jacob Lauder, Harrow >> Help put out the recycling more, Rachel Bard, Hertfordshire >> To put my cans in a recycle bin, Hannah Hyman, Borehamwood, Herts >> Walk to the bus stop, Matti Brooks, Borehamwood >> Re-use plastic bags when shopping, Gemma Black 5B, Hertfordshire >> I pledge to water my plants with a watering can and not waste water, Gemma Black 5B, Hertfordshire >> Make more things e.g sculptures instead of just putting them in the bin, Minnie Diamond, Bushey >> I shall turn off lights and T.V. when not needed on, Harrry Rubin, Hertfordshire >> Turn the TV off and not leave it on standby, Harry Rubin 5 Beech, Herts, London >> Turn lights off when I leave a room, Katie Moss, Radlett >> Only flush the chain when I need to, Hannah Hyman, Borehamwood, Herts >> Cycle one a day if not more, Jamie Cooper, Harts >> Ride on my bike at least once a day, Sophie Pollock, Borehamwood, Herts >> Grow my own fruit and vegetables in the garden, Isabelle Copeland, Bushey >> Don't leave lights on, Rebecca A, Herts >> Use energy efficent light bulbs!, Dov Colman, Borhamwood >> Not use the car for short journeys, Josh Zucker, Hertfordshire >> Turn the TV off and not leave it on standby, Jake Murray, Borehamwood >> To not leave the shower running!, Lauren Seres, Herts >> Turn lights off when I leave a room, Tyler Freedman, Bushey >> Do more recycling and help my mum sort out the waste, Maddie Freedman, Bushey >> Turn the TV off and not leave it on standby, Joseph White, Radlett, Herts >> Turn lights off when I leave a room, Zoe Klein, Hertfordshire >> turn off the plugs in my bedroom, Oliver Rothstein, Adlenham, herts >> Turn lights off when I leave a room, Nina Freedman, Borehamwood >> Take showers instead of baths, Harry Singler, Bushey >> Recycle my household waste, Harry Black, Bushey >> Recycle my household waste, Mrs Myers, Borehamwood >> Re-use plastic bags when shopping, Daniel Simmons, Radlett >> Not to turn lights on if it is not neeeded, Etienne Dean, Borehamwood >> Not use the car for short journeys, Leah Gorb, Bushey >> Use bits of junk around the house to make something & to not throw it in the bin, Sophie Pollock >> Turn the tap off when I brush my teeth, Natalie Maurer, Hertfordshire >> Turn the TV off and not leave it on standby, Rebecca Selt, Radlett >> Turn the TV off and not leave it on standby, Avital Cohen, Borehamwood >> Recycle my household waste, Max Bean, Bushey >> Start growing my own herbs and vegetable, Talia N, Hertfordshire >> Recycle my household waste, Leanne Rosner, Radlett >> Turn lights off when I leave a room, Leanne Rosner, Radlett >> Turn lights off when I leave a room, Kezia Blakeley, Hertfordshire >> Don't buy herbs if you can grow them, Emily Sterman, Hertfordshire >> Re-use plastic bags when shopping, Joshua Silver, Radlett >> Turn lights off when I leave a room, Ella Kosmin, St Albans >> Turn lights off when I leave a room, Ella Green, Borehamwood >> Replace two light bulbs in my house with energy efficient light bulbs, Jacqueline Sefton, Bushey >> Take showers instead of baths, Sophie Hyman, Borehamwood, Herts >> Turn the tap off when I brush my teeth, Joshua, Herts >> Turn the tap off when I brush my teeth, Benjamin Isaac, Herts >> Turn the TV off and not leave it on standby, Abby Rosen, Elstree >> Replace two light bulbs in my house with energy efficient light bulbs, Amanda Finestone, Borehamwood >> Try to have a shower instead of a bath and will not sing in the shower for too long, Sadie, Hertfordshire >> Cycle at least once a day, Jamie Cooper, Borehamwood >> Re-use plastic bags when shopping, holly, herts >> Turn lights off when I leave a room, Michelle Hertz, Stanmore >> Start growing my own herbs and vegetable, nicola weisfeld, hertfordshire >> Turn the TV off and not leave it on standby, Jack Glazer, Bushey >> Turn lights off when I leave a room, Jack Glazer, Bushey >> Turn the tap off when I brush my teeth, Holly Weisfeld, Hertfortshire >> Turn the TV off and not leave it on standby, Joshua Collins, Hertfordshire >> Eat less meat, Stephen Scott, London >> Turn the tap off when I brush my teeth, Hannah, London >> Continue to educate myself and others in ways of taking care of our earth, Raven Moon, Connecticut >> Try to live on less and take pleasure in the effort, Erich Connell, Greenville, NC >> I will be a vegertarian on a weekly basis, Lee-Ann, Tauyuan, Taiwan >> I promise to make sure all recyclable items go in the recycling and not in the bin, Lara Gordon, London >> I will try to keep recycling my clothes and not buy too many new ones, L.Bratter, North London >> I promise to recycle by altering my clothes, Anita Lancet, London >> Be vegan, Sren Kragh Lindbo, Copenhagen >> Think about what effect I am making on the world before I do anything, Zoe Black, London >> Walk not use the car, Tanzeela, New Malden >> Turn lights off when I leave a room, Gideon Bratt >> To protect animal rights, Venecija Levi Breder, Quebec, Canada >> Take showers instead of baths, Lisa, Scottsdale, Arizona >>

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Any foreign currency going spare?

Any spare currency from this year's summer holiday, or from last year's? Did you know that you can donate foreign or obsolete currencies to your nearest Oxfam shop? They will receive a donation for every coin or note received. Find out more here.

British Cherries in a Jam

Did you know that Britain now imports 95% of its cherries and we have lost 90% of our cherry orchards? British Cherry Day is on 17 July and there are many ways of showing support, for example buying products such as beer or ice-cream that are made from British cherries! Find out more about saving the British cherry here.

Green watering for the garden

Gardening this summer? Try buying a water butt to catch rainfall that you can later use to water your plants. It's more planet-friendly than using tap water, which has to go through energy-intensive purification to make it drinkable. The plants won't mind if you save rain for them instead.

Keep cool this summer

Going to a festival this summer, and hoping for some sun? Avoid buying bottled water and take reusable bottles with you to fill up on site. You'll save on packaging, resources - and money! Water from the tap is much cheaper and you won't have to queue. To find out more about the 'green' factor for festivals, click here.

Radio Amnesty

If you hand in your analogue radio before 26th June at selected stores nationwide, you will get up to a 20% discount on a new digital radio. Your old radio will be donated to charity or recycled. A greener way to prepare for the digital switchover. Click here for more details.

The Big Switch Off

Did you know that electronic appliances often use energy when switched off? You can save up to 20% on your energy costs just by unplugging any electronic devices overnight or when you go on holiday. Click here for more details on the so-called 'vampire power'.

Environmental Theatre

In the face of an environmental catastrophe, is it too late for fools to become wise? Visit the Jewish Museum to see 'The Engineer of Chelm', a new play from the Merkavah Theatre addressing environmental issues, from 30th May – 8th June. Click here for details.

Get on your bike

Cycling not only keeps you fit, it saves money, avoids traffic jams & it’s great for the environment! Your local authority will teach you to cycle for free if you’re a bit wobbly on your wheels. Why not sign up for the Tzedek/JCC Environmental bike ride, more details click here.

Compost Awareness Week

This year, Compost Awareness Week will take place between 2-8 May 2010. The theme is 'Give it a Grow' and aims to encourage us all to try something different, and extend our behaviour into new activities. Click here for details

Who Gets Your Vote?

With the elections taking place in a few weeks, it is important we consider our candidates green policies. This website may help you make a decision on who to vote for. Go to Who Gets My Vote.

Growing your own

It is a perfect time to start planting seeds.

For advice and tips click here.

Foods in season in April

This month these vegetables are in season: Asparagus, broccoli, jersey royal new potatoes, rocket and rhubarb are in season. For more info click here

Tips for an Eco-Friendly Pesach

Sviva Israel offers ten tips to make Pesach more meaningful and kinder to the environment and one another. Chag Pesach Kasher V'Sameach.

Switch off your lights this Sunday

In 2009 hundreds of millions of people around the world showed their support by turning off their lights for one hour.

Pledge your support here and turn off your lights for one hour, Earth Hour, 8.30pm, Saturday 27th March 2010.

Kitchen Caddy Bags

Collect kitchen and food waste in caddy liners, then dispose of them directly into your home composting bin when full. Compostable plastic caddy bags biodegrade completely within 90 days in ideal compost conditions and leave no plastic trace. Click here to buy

Stop Printing

Try to save on paper by not printing. Change your email signature with a message saying:

PLEASE CONSIDER THE ENVIRONMENT BEFORE PRINTING THIS EMAIL

Save our Oceans

This week, the UK government could make history by creating the world’s largest Marine Protection Area around the Chagos Islands. Our ocean ecosystems are literally dying under pressure from commercial fishing and pollution. For more information and to sign the petition please click here.

Full Load

If possible, fill up the washing machine, tumble dryer or dishwasher: one full load uses less energy than two half loads.

Save as you go

- Refuse plastic bags in shops. Keep spare bags or “bags for life” by the front door to take shopping.

- Try to carry a travel mug or a metal water bottle with you rather than using disposable cups or buying water bottles.

Eat Less Meat

Producing meat is a very energy-intensive business. The livestock industry is responsible for an incredible 18% of the world’s carbon emissions. Grow some food on your window sill or in your garden. Try to buy local, seasonal and, if possible, organic food. Don’t buy air-freighted fresh food. For more info click here.

Join a Car Club

If you don’t drive very often, consider joining a car club rather than owning your own car. If you live in a city, sell your car and sign up to City Car Club, Street Car, Whizz Go or for more details click here.

Natural Clothes

When choosing clothes, why not make the natural choice? Modern synthetic fibres make for cheap fashion but often don't help the environment. For example, did you know that polyester is made from the same petrochemical compound as plastic water bottles? While cotton production has its own problems. Organic natural fibres are, in general, the greener choice and will last longer.

Home Energy Check

Carry out a Home Energy Check to find out how to save energy and save cash. The online questionnaire takes a couple of minutes, and you'll be sent a free evaluation of the areas of your home where cost-saving, energy efficiency measures can be made.

Compost Crazy

Products like egg boxes and shredded paper can be thrown on the compost heap, as well as all the usual fruit and veg peelings. Your local council may provide green bins. Or how about getting a wormery to enhance your organic waste even further? Look for a local supplier or try wiggly wiggers.

Renewable Energy

Switch your electricity supply to a 100% renewable energy provider like Good Energy. Or you could sign up with Ecotricity, who are building more renewable capacity per customer than any other UK company.

Countdown to Copenhagen

Make a difference during Copenhagen by taking part in a candle lit vigil. Pictures of vigils from all over then world will take be sent to leaders in Copenhagen in the middle of the talks. Click here for more information.

Standby

An average of 10% of a household's power can be attributed to standby. You can save money and energy simply by unplugging appliances or switching devices off at the power point they are connected to when not in use. Our green gadget of the week is a remote control to switch off plugs: bye bye standby.

Get on your bike

Cycling not only keeps you fit, it saves money, avoids traffic jams & it’s great for the environment! Your local authority will teach you to cycle for free if you’re a bit wobbly on your wheels.

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