Environment

BACKGROUND

The JCC is doing the green thing and we’d love you to join in. We signed up last year to the 10:10 campaign, which means we’ve pledged to reduce our carbon emissions by 10% in the year 2010. It’s really very simple and anyone can join the campaign, whether you are an individual, organisation or a business. Just go to www.1010uk.org and find out how to sign up.

The JCC became the first Jewish organisation to join the Stop Climate Chaos Coalition (SCC). SCC is the largest group of people dedicated to action on climate change and limiting its impact on the world’s poorest communities. It has a combined supporter base of more than 11 million people and spans over 100 organisations, from environment and development charities to unions, faith, community and women’s groups. We’re proud to be supporting this initiative and the work of SCC.

We’re also continuing to partner with www.dothegreenthing.com. Look out for future events and activities including our ‘Allotment Fruit Growing Trip‘.

RESOURCES

For more information on fairtrade click here to download The Jewish Guide to Fairtrade, which the JCC was a partner in producing during Fairtrade Fortnight 2009.

TAKE ACTION

1. Turning down your heating by 1°C can reduce your carbon emissions and your energy bills by 10%
2. Eat less meat: meat accounts for 8% of UK carbon emissions – eating less of it will reduce your carbon footprint
3. Join the JCC in signing up to the 1010 campaign and pledge to reduce your carbon emissions by 10% in 2010 www.1010uk.org
4. Say bye bye to standby – too lazy to get out of bed and switch off the TV from the mains? Check out this great new product www.byebyestandby.co.uk
5. Get on yer bike – if you’re not that confident on your wheels your local authority will teach you how to cycle for free
6. Sign up the Big Green Jewish Website to receive regular updates of how to get involved in climate change education and action
7. Cut down on using disposables. If you really have to use them then check out these biodegradable alternatives