'Green Energy' pledges... and why?
During the first lockdown many people found a renewed interest and appreciation for wildlife and local outdoor spaces. By converting concrete into greenery, creating suitable havens, and providing food, wildlife living near you can thrive.
Trees are not just beautiful, they help to make Basildon a cleaner, greener and carbon neutral place to live for future generations. It's such a simple solution but planting new trees and protecting our mature trees can absorb some of the carbon from the atmosphere, as well as absorbing air pollution, offering protection from extreme weather like heatwaves and floods.
Make a pledge to grow some vegetables or fruit - Whether it's salad in a window box, fruit bushes in the flower beds or herbs in a sunny spot, growing your own may save you money and help avoid emissions from transporting food to supermarkets and plastic packaging.
Make a pledge to create a wildlife haven and make food available to encourage wildlife - Installing a bird box, bee hotel or a dead-wood pile helps create habitats for many creatures. Wildflowers and bird feeders will help to attract more wildlife to your neighbourhood.
Make a pledge to create your own green space - Add pot plants to your windowsill or balcony, help to filter carbon dioxide from the air we breathe.
Make a pledge to join a local volunteering group and help with litter picks and/or tree planting projects - During the first lockdown many people found a renewed interest and appreciation for wildlife and local outdoor spaces.
Make a pledge to help green up public spaces by watering a street tree - Young street trees can suffer from a lack of water. Water young street trees near your home helps them to thrive for many years to come.