Be The Change

Find out about six ways you can challenge yourself to have a positive impact on the environment.

Eat a largely plant-based diet, with healthy portions and no waste.

Refresh your wardrobe with only second-hand clothes.

Walk, cycle or use public transport. Travel by land or ferry over flying, where possible.

Keep electrical items for seven years or more.

Notice and act on inefficiencies such as leaking taps or draughts. Enjoy four-minute showers.

Make a positive contribution to your community.

Why?

 You’ll make an impact: Government and business do have most responsibility, but evidence shows that in wealthy countries everyone needs to make personal changes within 10 years.
 You’ll grow as a person: Taking yourself outside of your comfort zone and is vital for building your confidence and developing new skills.
 You’ll enjoy it: Less stuff, more joy! You’ll get more creative in the kitchen, seek out second hand bargains, spend more time outdoors and meet people on the sustainability journey.

Even if you can’t keep to it 100%, you can still ‘Be the Change’ and just do what you can.

Find out about sustainability related talks and activities on our Events page.

Have an idea for an event or talk? We’d love to hear about it. Email bethechange-campaign@bristol.ac.uk.