Lighter Living Action Pack for Neighbourhoods in BC
Make a difference where you live with OneEarth's Lighter Living Action Pack for Neighbourhoods in British Columbia (PDF). You’ll find fun and inspiring actions that you and your neighbours can take to have the highest impact to advance lighter living. The guide supports footprint reductions - including the carbon footprint - while advancing social justice and wellbeing.
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The 7 Action Packs are:
Priority areas include how we eat, how we move around, how we live in our homes and the stuff we buy.
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Our ecological footprint - Southwest BC
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The purpose of this guide is to help you take steps in your neighbourhood to advance lighter living. Lighter Living means meeting the everyday needs and aspirations of everyone in ways that make us and the Earth’s living systems happy and healthy.
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The guide is based on the view that, when we join up with others and take bold and inspired action, we can really make a difference in our communities for the long term.
We want to make sure you’re having the biggest impact possible. That’s why this guide is based on the latest science and research on our local footprints in Southwest BC. This guide points to the highest-priority actions we can take locally to reduce our impacts on climate change and the environment, while also keeping in mind the need to support fair, healthy and meaningful lives for all residents. 
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Download the Guide (PDF) and make your idea a reality!
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Did you know that there are 100s of block parties every year in Metro Vancouver — and more across BC. You can apply for a $500 Neighbourhood Small Grant to support a local project: neighbourhoodsmallgrants.ca |
Get Started with one of the 7 Action Packs!
You may already be doing things in your own household that model the change you want to see. Practicing these at home and starting a conversation with your neighbours is powerful. But remember, to really have an impact, you’ll want to engage others as well.
Start with whatever package seems like the best fit for your community. Once you've finished one, take on another - or commit to the Lighter Living Super Challenge!
Building on the Block Party
See page 12 in the report Action Idea... Theme your party around lighter living (e.g., energy savings), or align it with Car Free Day or Buy Nothing Day
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Good Stuff
See page 17 in the report Action Idea... Organize a regular neighbourhood-wide swap or garage sale where people can trade or buy second-hand goods.
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Big Wins
See page 22 in the report Action Idea... Organize an energy retrofit challenge and get sponsors on board to offer prizes and subsidies for participating households
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Next-Level Food
See page 27 in the report Action Idea... Plan events with plant-rich menus and smaller portion sizes
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Life Changes
See page 32 in the report Action Idea... Arrange a neighbourhood “welcome wagon” for immigrants and new residents that showcases lighter living options (e.g., a transit pass).
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Cultivating Connection
See page 37 in the report Action Idea... Organize a mutual aid sign-up for people to offer skills or resources, and ask for things they need
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Lighter Living Super Challenge
See page 42 in the report Action Idea... Restore the habitat right where you live — the local stream, back lane, schoolyard. Map your block: what creates shade? where does water drain? what else helps as we adapt to climate change?
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Explore how People are taking Action across the Province
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Building On The Block Party: Leveraging Car Free Day
Good Stuff: Metro Van Repair Cafes Big Wins: Vancouver Civic Engagement Next Level Food: Il Centro |
Life Changes: Walking School Bus
Cultivating Connection: Hives for Humanity Lighter Living Super Challenge: Hub Cycling Bike to Work/Bike to School Weeks Harnessing Momentum For Lighter Living Action: Going Beyond The Garden |
REFLECTING ON YOUR TEAM AND PROJECT
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