Environment care resources

Doing the right thing environmentally isn't always straightforward.  We get so many messages - do this, don't do that - and sometimes seeming to contradict each other.

While we don't have a definitive answer for everything, here are some trustworthy sources of information.

Directgov  This is a 'one stop shop' giving help on all sorts of public services. Helpfully, there's a page entirely dedicated to 'Environment and Greener Living'. It's a great resource, covering waste and recycling, greener shopping, travel and cars, energy, water saving, gardening and information on climate change among other things

RecycleNow This is the home of the official UK recycling campaign - you might recognise the green heart logo. This site gives advice on what we can each do and explains some of those symbols appearing on products.

Act on CO2 This is a whizzy carbon calculator produced by the government. It's easy to use, good to look at as a site and gives some helpful tips on how to reduce your carbon footprint

Tear Fund - Carbon Fast For Lent  Tear Fund launched their 'carbon fast'. This is simply a list of easy things we can do at home and in the places where we live and work as well as points for prayer and reflection


Here is a further collection of resources which we have found helpful to learn and begin to change the way we act.

Learning about the environment and our God-given responsibility for it

Eco-congregation  Uk-based organization encouraging churches to consider environmental issues within a Christian context. Resources, local groups, history, and award program.

A Rocha is about caring for creation and transforming communities through practical, local conservation projects.
A Rocha International
A Rocha UK

John Ray Initiative Educational charity bringing together scientific and Christian understandings of the environment.

Learning about the impact of climate change and promoting action against it

Tearfund a leading relief and development charity, working in partnership with Christian agencies and churches worldwide
Christian Aid International Development charity
Friends of the Earth exists to protect and improve the conditions for life on earth

Changing our behaviours

Tearfund carbon fast giving up carbon for Lent and for good
Act on CO2 - calculate and shrink your carbon footprint
Chooseday Tuesdays without cars in Bristol
Community Service Volunteers - environmental projects in Bristol
Recycle Now - the official UK recycling campaign
We Are What We Do - change the world one small action at a time
If you do have to fly then consider offsetting your flight with Climate Stewards (A Rocha affiliate)