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Nottingham citizens for a greener future |
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8 Feb 2012, 10:00 PM
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A community group set up to make one area of Nottingham more environmentally friendly is planning more projects for 2012. The Netherfield Eco Action Team has existed since 2008 and has taken a number of measures to make the area greener, including distributing thousands of cotton shopping bags to local residents.
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The group have also given out 20 water butts for people to capture rainwater for use on their gardens.
Clare Selwood, founding member of the group, said they now had more plans to help build on this work in 2012.
This includes giving out seedlings grown by local allotment holders and a "green house trail" on June 23.
"On June 23 people who lead greener lifestyles in the area will be opening up their homes for people to see what changes they have made to be more environmentally-friendly," said Ms Selwood.
"It's just things like insulating the loft or using a composting bin, and we want to show people how small these changes are. We have got a lot of houses in Netherfield which are actually quite green, and we want people to see that."
The team will also be giving out 1,000 more cotton shopping bags this year, this time asking for donations to help fund the group's activities.
The group consists entirely of local volunteers who are passionate about making the community greener.
Its projects are funded by organisations including local councils and waste management company Veolia.
The group will be having a "veg out" event on May 26, which will see it collect spare seedlings as donations from local allotment-holders.
These will then be given to people in Netherfield in return for small cash donations.
Ms Selwood said: "Places like Stoke Lane allotments in Gedling will give us seedlings when they have more than they need. We can then give them out, which allows people to plant more and make the area nicer."
Ms Selwood said the group was still looking for people to help out with activities, as well as people looking to donate seedlings or open their homes to visitors if they live a green lifestyle.
"At the moment we have got several people opening up their homes, as well as Netherfield Primary School and St George's Community Centre," she said.
"But we want to get a full cross-section of life of Netherfield. If someone from a flat in social housing got involved that would be great."
To get involved or find out more, email netherfieldecoactionteam@live.co.uk.
Credits:: Nottingham Post
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