Explore the Neighbourhood Guide
Make a difference where you live with OneEarth's Lighter Living Action Pack for Neighbourhoods in BC (PDF). You’ll find lots of fun and inspiring actions that you and your neighbours can take to have the highest impact to advance Lighter Living. The 7 Action Packs are:
1. Building on the Block Party 2. Good Stuff 3. Big Wins 4. Next-Level Food 5. Life Changes 6. Cultivating Connections 7. Lighter Living Super Challenge 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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Apply for a Neighbourhood Small Grant
If you live in New Westminster, North Surrey or the Sea-to-Sky region, apply for a Lighter Living Neighbourhood Small Grant (LL-NSG) (up to $500) to take an action from one of the 7 Action Packs or one inspired by the guide. This is available in 3 pilot communities in 2022, from 1 May.
Use the guide - and make your idea a reality!
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.
Once you have your action idea, decide if you need additional resources. If so, here are some options:
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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.
The guide supports ecological and carbon footprint reductions - while advancing social justice and wellbeing. Priority areas include how we eat, move around, live in our homes, and the stuff we buy. Together, we can support fair, healthy and meaningful lives for all residents. |
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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
Click the image to download Action Pack 1 - or turn to p. 12 in the guide |
Good Stuff
Click the image to download Action Pack 2 - or turn to p. 17 in the guide |
Big Wins
Click the image to download Action Pack 3 - or turn to p. 22 in the guide |
Next-Level Food
Click the image to download Action Pack 4 - or turn to p. 27 in the guide |
Explore how people are taking action across the province
Building On The Block Party: Leveraging Car Free Day
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REFLECTING ON YOUR TEAM AND PROJECT
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