Lisa & John's responses - 10 Points of Guidance |
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1.Seeking to reduce energy use in all our buildings and moving from oil/gas to electricity where possible
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Charge response: We plan to double glaze more of our windows to reduce heat loss in the winter
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2.Implementing renewable energy solutions such as heat pumps and solar power on our property
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Charge response: We live in a tenement so the options will need to be discussed with fellow inhabitants
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3.Using less polluting forms of transport, moving to electric or hybrid cars, car sharing, wherever possible walking or cycling
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Charge response: Try to walk on more short journeys and return to public transport use when COVID abates.
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4.Developing wildlife conservation schemes in our land
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Charge response: Our allotment is bee friendly!
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5.Using Fair Trade, environment-and animal-friendly products wherever possible
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Charge response: We will endeavour to make greater use of environmentally friendly cleaning products.
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6.Reducing waste by composting and recycling as much of it as possible
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Charge response: We compost all uncooked vegetable waste on our allotment and regularly add to the council’s recycling bins!
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7.Reducing paper usage (and then only using recycled paper)
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Charge response: A lot of notes are made on the back of used paper, while we will set ourselves a target of amount of paper used per month.
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8.Using online meetings often, but balanced with our need for human contact and Christian fellowship
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Charge response: Our initial response to all requests for meetings that would involve significant travel will now be, ‘Can it be over Zoom?’.
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9.Disseminating information on good practice, and seeking expert advice, practical help, and funding possibilities
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Charge response: Will be liaising with fellow tenement householders about obtaining advice and funding on appropriate renewable energy solutions.
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10.Promoting sustainability through our preaching, liturgy and teaching, and setting a good example
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Charge response: Lisa will seek to make links in her preaching between the theme of Creation and the practical steps that people can take to respond to the climate crisis.
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Our dedicated Vestry Climate Advocate is :
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John & Lisa
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Other points/comments:
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Response: This will develop over the years
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