Community Projects

Recent green initiativies set up by local people include:
  • DIY Solar panelling - 1 day workshop creating your own solar panels from recycled materials ( see photos in Image Gallery)
  • Green planning for local flats
  • Using old fridges to make wormeries
  • Energy efficiency in homes - insulating a loft and next project will be insulating a basement concrete floor

 Tell us about anything you  have done.

 We are keen to set up some examples where green jobs are seen as decent jobs with decent pay and work conditions.
We have got some trade union reps beavering away in some larger workplaces to see what can be done.
Does the employer have an environmental policy?
Is there a green rep to drive the activities and raise awareness with the workforce?
Is there a union learning rep (ULR) and health and safety rep who can help run campaigns and events?

We are encouraging union reps and ULRs to tell us about what they are doing so watch this space!