Random Acts of Greenness – the Great Big Green Week 2025
With the Great Big Green Week 2025 landing on Saturday, we have been starting to think about our Random Acts of Greenness – small things that we can each do to help protect the environment. Here are the first eighteen, from David, to inspire you 🙂
Do let us know about your Random Acts of Greenness – if you e-mail them, with a photo, to we’ll put them out on our social media channels to inspire others.
1. I got an allotment eight years ago and its transformed the way I think about food. It’s also a great way to get fresh air and exercise
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2. Growing your own means growing your favourites 🙂 (I like asaparagus and rhubarb, not necessarily on the same plate!)
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3. I love my new hearing aids but they dont half go through batteries. I’m saving them in a repurposed jar so i can recycle them responsibly.
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4. I dont treat these beauties as weeds. They are a valuable source for bees and other insects in early Spring.
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5. When the weather allows we dry our washing on the line. It saves electricity and the dog approves – we think!
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6. We save our kitchen scraps so they can be composted.
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7. Buying local produce from local businesses is good for our local economy and our planet.
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8. When i use the Ecosia earch engine it uses its revenues to plant trees around the world.
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9. Growing an easy crop like radishes is a great way to start your food-growing adventure.
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10. I try to remember to turn off the tap when I’m brushing my teeth. It not only saves water, but also the energy that is used to bring clean water into our homes.
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11. I always take part in #nomowmay, protecting habitat for pollinators and other insects.
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12. I’m pretty lazy when it comes to weeding but these buttercups are lovely and provide a habitat for lots of small creatures.
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13. Keeping clean doesn’t have to involve plastic.
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14. Our natural peatlands capture and store huge amounts of carbon and it’s easy enough to go peat-free in our gardens.
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15. Buying locally produced products from local independent businesses helps reduce our carbon footprint, supports nature and boosts the resilience of our communities.
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16. We use Too Good To Go to pick up some bargains and reduce food waste.
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17. We try to turn the heating down a notch or two and put on an extra layer or snuggle under a blanket to save energy and reduce bills.
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18. I sowed a few wildflowers to brighten up a corner of the garden and help our bees.
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Remember, even small things can make a difference, especially when many many people do the same – so please do share your Random Acts of Greenness with us 🙂
