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The ‘Environmental Responsibility Disconnect’: Why Individuals Say One Thing and Do Another

Have you ever noticed a strange gap between what we know about what needs to be done to preserve our planet and how we actually live our daily lives?

It’s a psychological puzzle. As humans, we can be deeply moved by the plight of the environment, yet completely blind to how our own small, daily choices contribute to the bigger picture when in fact individuals can have such a positive impact.

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Small Changes, Big Impact: How Transition Streets Can Help You Live More Sustainably

I am delighted to announce my involvement with a valuable program called Transition Streets. It’s all about bringing neighbours together to make a positive impact on our community and the environment.

Transition Streets is a grassroots initiative that started in Totnes, England 2010/11, and has since spread to communities in both the US and Australia. The basic idea is that we don’t wait for others, or governments to take action; small groups of neighbours get together to learn about ways to reduce their carbon footprint and live more sustainably by taking practical action together.

Here’s how it works…

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