Top 10 Pledges Top 10 Pledges Please CHECK the boxes of any pledges you have started to do. Leave those unchecked you do already or choose not to do, thanks. You can leave your email address on the last page if you would like to hear further information about this work. OK * 1. I pledge to ring my electricity supplier over the next 24 hours and see if I can switch to green energy (if not I will find one)! I have switched to renewables It didn't work out OK * 2. I pledge to buy local seasonal produce as much as possible – starting with at least 2 meals a week Yes, I'm doing it now Yes, but I do it more than twice a week OK * 3. I pledge to educate myself about the science and impacts of climate change Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes, I have signed up to an online course Yes, I have signed up to an online course Yes, I have signed up to an online course Yes, I have signed up to an online course Yes, I have signed up to an online course Yes, I have signed up to an online course Yes, I have been looking on the internet and reading some articles Yes, I have been looking on the internet and reading some articles Yes, I have been looking on the internet and reading some articles Yes, I have been looking on the internet and reading some articles Yes, I have been looking on the internet and reading some articles Yes, I have been looking on the internet and reading some articles OK * 4. I pledge to contact my MP and my friends and make these pledges too Yes I have specifically done this OK * 5. I pledge to walk, cycle, use public transport or register with https://liftshare.com/uk/community/cornwall to travel to work or regular journey at least once a week. Yes, I have started to do this Yes, I was already, but I will try and increase it OK * 6. I pledge to work out my own carbon footprint using one of the many easy to use carbon calculators eg, http://footprint.wwf.org.uk Yes, I have done it Yes, I have done it, WOW that was surprising Yes, I have done it, WOW that was surprising, I will make an effort to reduce it and revisit the site OK * 7. I pledge to do a ‘home energy check’ to find out how I can save energy in my home. Click here to follow steps. (If you don't have internet, ask the Energy Saving Trust on 0800 512 012) Yes, I have done it Yes, I have done it, interesting options, I will certainly try to follow some up OK * 8. I pledge to turn my thermostat down or use a thermometer to reach the lowest comfortable temperature, typically between 18-21°C & think about putting on a jumper instead. Yes, I'm doing it Yes, I was doing it before, but I'm making an extra effort now OK * 9. I pledge to reduce my holiday air miles by 50%. Yes I will now do this Yes, I have been doing it anyway, but will make further efforts OK * 10. I pledge to research ‘Driving in a greener way’ by google/research or by ringing up a driving instructor and booking a lesson to learn eco-drive ideas. Yes, I have researched online/books Yes, I have booked and had a lesson Yes, I have done this and have learnt a great deal and saved emissions and money OK NEXT
