10:10 campaign
This page outlines the council's commitment to the 10:10 campaign to reduce carbon emissions by 10% in 2010. It invites residents and other organisations to join them in this endeavour.
Reigate and Banstead signs up to 10:10
As part of the ambitious longer-term plans to achieve a reduction of 30 per cent across its activities by March 2014, we have signed up to the 10:10 campaign, making a commitment to reduce our carbon emissions by 10% in 2010.
What is 10:10?
The national campaign is already supported by a wide range of 50,000 individuals and celebrities, 1,800 businesses and 1,000 organisations.
10:10 itself says that "10:10 is about getting as many organisations as possible to do as much as they can". They say that they want organisations to get involved even if they think 10% sounds unrealistic, in order to create aspirations towards stretching targets
Join up!
By signing up to 10:10, you will commit yourself, your school, your hospital, your church or your business to cut 10 per cent of your emissions next year, which should be easy. It's at the level of changing lightbulbs, turning down heating, driving a bit less and maybe sticking in some insulation. The campaign is supported by the Energy Saving Trust, the Carbon Trust and many other online resources.
How to cut your emissions by 10%
The simplest way to tackle your 10 per cent cut is to use the 10:10 Ten point family checklist. Below is an edited version. For the full list with further advice and useful organisations see the 10:10 website.
Fly less, holiday more
Swap plane for train, holiday nearer to home and take fewer but longer trips - same tanning time, dramatically less climate change emissions.Save 10% on heating
Turn down your thermostat, turn off radiators in hallways and more jumpers all round. Then apply for a grant to insulate your loft & walls. Use your bill to see whether you cut 10 per cent in 2010 and tick if you succeeded.Save 10% on electricity
Save big cash by changing lightbulbs, replacing old fridges & freezers and always turning stuff off. Use your bill to compare 2009 usage to 2010.Drive less
Leave your car at home one day a week. Walk, cycle or take public transport. Join a car-club rather than owning your own and share your ride to work with a colleague or two.Eat better
Local, in-season fruit and veg produce the least emissions - and the less processed the better. Have one meat-free day per week - but don't replace with just-as-bad cheese.Buy good stuff
Less stuff made = less emissions = less climate damage. So buy high-quality things that last, repair broken stuff rather than chucking, buy & sell second-hand and borrow your neighbour's mower.Dump less
Avoid excess packaging and buying pointless stuff that goes straight in the bin, recycle everything possible and compost your food waste. No garden or scared of worms? Let you off the composting.Don't waste food...
The average British family throws away £50 worth of food every month. So don't buy or cook more than you need and eat up those tasty leftovers. With a smile on your face.... or water
Your tap water uses lots of energy - and then heating it in your home uses loads more - so take showers rather than baths, be careful when watering plants and only run full dishwashers & washing machines.Feel happier
It's December 2010... you're healthier for walking & cycling, you've made new friends from swapping stuff and car-pooling, you've saved a big chunk of cash and you know that you're part of the global effort to prevent castastrophic climate change.
Related websites
Contact
Email: sustainability@reigate-banstead.gov.uk
Project Manager - Sustainable Energy
Reigate & Banstead Borough Council
Earlswood Depot
Horley Road
Redhill
Surrey
RH1 6PN
Telephone: 01737 276628
Last updated : 23/03/2010
