Green Consumer
Action Group
Creating positive change through what we buy and how we use resources
As part of the 2030 Project, the Green Consumer Action Group is exploring how we can support local businesses by encouraging people to shop locally, and change people’s habits and behaviour so much more is repaired and recycled, and far less is wasted.
If you’d like to get involved in this Action Group, either as an active member or an occasional helper, please fill in the sign up form and we’ll be in contact: https://bit.ly/2030ActionGroup
To get in touch with the Green Consumer Action Group, email us at: greenconsumer@greeningsteyning.org
Here’s what we’re working on
#2030consumer
You know there is a climate problem and biodiversity is disappearing, but it all seems so difficult to solve. No matter how small a positive change you make, it is part of the solution. We are determined to be here to support you make those changes and be a #2030 consumer and business. We aim to provide:
- information on ‘how do I…’;
- opportunities to buy ‘greener’ products locally; and
- encouragement, by making going green easier for all of us.
What is already happening? You are not alone, lots of individuals, businesses, organisations and even governments are seeking and implementing solutions. See the What is already happening section.
Over the next decade we will implement solutions. To start with we are:
- opening a repair café; (here’s an interesting article about repairing electronics)
- helping you reduce waste with more opportunities to refill containers;
- providing more opportunities to recycle those ‘hard to recycle’ items;
- supporting school green initiatives; and
- encouraging a net zero carbon high street.
Be #2030Consumer or #2030 Business and be part of the solution.
Articles & Useful Information
We’ll be adding more information here over time, including useful resources, relevant articles and events.
How do I find shops that provide refillables in the area?
In Steyning Green & Healthy. Faith in Nature shampoo, conditioner and body wash - take in a 500ml container or you can buy in store. Some household cleaning products....
How do I? Some useful links
find green books for me to readfind green books for my kids to readfind podcasts on green issuesknow what was goes in recycling binwhere my recycling goesknow where my black bag waste goes
I’m dreaming of a conscious Christmas……
Christmas is about being thoughtful. The season for giving, receiving and thinking of others. An opportunity for taking time and realising what’s most important to us. This year especially, we’ve had time to reflect on...
How do I find green books for me to read
Below are some books recommended by the members of Greening Steyning, Bramber and Upper Beeding. All books can be ordered through Steyning Bookshop. Home: Easy Tips for Everyday Sustainable Living by Neusch, Kezia...
Upper Beeding Primary School Recyclable Collections
Take any of the following into UBPS and they will recycle it to raise money for good causes:
What waste goes in my recycling bin?
Horsham District Council have produced a simplified list of what goes in your blue top bin and a flyer. Note that the following do not go in the council recycling bins: cling film; any food packaging that is not on the...