Porthcawl

u3a

Sustainability

Status:Active, open to new members
Leader:
Group email: Sustainability group
When: Monthly on Tuesday afternoons
Week 2
Venue: Porthcawl YMCA

Run by Eddie Morgan, the group will meet at the YMCA on the second Tuesday in the month at 2pm. If you wish to attend then please contact Eddie, using the email below, so I can gauge the resources needed.

Tips for reducing our carbon footprint

1Reduce air travel by taking more climate-friendly holidays closer to home. There are new no-fly travel companies, which are making overland travel more appealing. Look into train fares in Europe because they are becoming more competitive, to reduce the demand for flying.
2Ditch plastic cutlery and paper plates - consider reusable or compostable tableware instead to reduce your carbon footprint and the amount of plastic in landfills.
3Reduce paper waste by using biodegradable coffee filters and tea bags - don't use bottled water - eat less dairy - avoid using disposable straws
4Take care of your car so it uses less fuel
1) Drive smoothly - avoid sudden accelerating or breaking
2) Keep your car regularly serviced
3) Check your tyre pressures regularly
4) Don't carry loads of rubbish around in the boot or on the back seat, keep the car as light as possible
5) Get your Bus pass and use it, leave the car at home! Have a great leisurely day out in Cowbridge or Cardiff Bay
6) Join the U3A cycling group, get fit and leave the car at home!
7) Walk!

Next meeting.

No meetings in July or August

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