World Environment Day – every June 5th
Apparantly today is World Environment Day, which according to their website was:
“… established by the UN to be commemorated yearly on 5 June as one of the principal vehicles through which the United Nations stimulates worldwide awareness of the environment and enhances political attention and action.
The day’s agenda is to:
- Give a human face to environmental issues;
- Empower people to become active agents of sustainable and equitable development;
- Promote an understanding that communities are pivotal to changing attitudes towards environmental issues;
- Advocate partnership which will ensure all nations and peoples enjoy a safer and more prosperous future.”
Well, most of the above aims are also LETS aims to, as we are helping to build a sustainable economy through local exchanged trade by empowering the people in our communities and also aim to do our bit to be ‘greener’ too.
The theme for 2009 is ‘Your Planet Needs You-UNite to Combat Climate Change’. For more information and ideas visit www.unep.org/wed/2009.
There are several of our LETS members who are offering ‘green’ services on LETS and can even help you calculate and lower your carbon footprint. Check out your most recent LETS Directory with your Address List to find the relevant people offering services such as:
- Measuring your Carbon Footprint
- Water Conservation
- Recycling & Energy Saving Tips for the Home
- Gardening & Permaculture Design
- Composting Advice
- Organic Vegetables
- Free Range Dairy & Meat Produce
- Vegetarian & Vegan Cooking
- Beekeeping
- Sustainable Business Advice
…So LET’s help the planet and get trading! : )
