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Earth

PBGems is a green WI and actively supports ways to reduce, reuse and recycle. 

 

Please find below a calendar of key environmental dates and campaigns to protect the environment in 2024. 

15-21 January
Big energy saving campaign week


Energy saving trust and Citizens advice bureau

26-28 January
The Big Garden Bird Watch

Campaign to count the number of different species of garden birds 

14 February
‘Show the Love campaign’
 



 Campaign to take action to protect nature by showing love ‘green hearts’ for the planet & talking to your MP

 
22 April - Earth Day

To encourage a reduction in plastic use of 60% by 2040
 
For the good of humans and the planet

24 April

Stop Food Waste Day

Campaign to minimise food waste

NO MOW MAY

To help wild flowers and pollinating insects

8-16 June
Great Big Green Week

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Community action to tackle climate change and protect nature

July - Plastic free July
How to reduce your use of single use plastics

7 September
International clean air blue skies day

An annual event.

this years theme ‘Together for clean air’

2 - 6 September
Zero Waste Week


Promoting annual small changes to achieve zero waste by 2030 & celebrating your success

9 - 22 September
Fair Trade Fortnight

Achieving life changing impact for farmers & workers across the world

7 October
World Habitat Day

To recognise the basic right for all for adequate shelter

1 November
World Vegan Day
 

 

 

 


 
When vegans celebrate the benefits of veganism to humans, animals and the environment

11-22 November

 

COP 29 to be held in Baku, Azerbaijan

16 - 24 November
European Week for Waste Reduction 

5 December
World Soil Day

An annual event to celebrate and learn about the importance of soil for our ecosystem & how to protect it

To raise awareness of sustainable resources and take action on waste management

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