Page 10 - Jigsaw May 2020

“Spring adds new life and new beauty to all that is.” — Jessica Harrelson
With spring in the air we start to reflect on how wonderful nature is as fresh new life comes into the world and beauty surrounds us. At this time we should consider the effect we have on this amazing world what we can all do to maintain and improve it.
c) I separate all using the council collection bins
d) As C and I produce my own compost
3. What best describes the cars in your household?
We have a beautiful, vibrant, growing
community that is supported by many
individuals and groups and it’s never
been a better time to all work together to
improve what we have and help sustain
the growth of the area. The start of this eat? process is to understand our impact on
the environment and what we can do to change.
Below is a fun quiz where you can assess ‘How Green You Are’ with some helpful suggestions on how you can make a difference.
We are looking to set up a Thrapston Eco Group (TEG) where we can help make these improvements for the good of our area. If you would like to take an active part and join the group then please contact the Town Council for details clerk@thrasptontowncouncil.gov.uk. Councillor Craig Wilcox
1. How many of your light bulbs in your home are energy saving?
a) Up to 25%
b) Up to 50%
c) Up to 75%
d) Above 75%
2. How much of your household waste do you recycle?
a) I don’t recycle
b) I separate some when I remember
a) I do not eat organic food
b) I buy some from the supermarket
c) I buy from the supermarket and buy
from the farmers markets
d) I grow most of my own fresh food
5. Which best describes your water usage
a) I don’t monitor my usage
b) I try some things to reduce like take
showers instead of baths
c) I try many things to reduce such as
use rain water on my grass
d) I always look for ways to reduce my
water usage
6. How green are you household appliances?
a) I’m not sure
b) I have some but don’t really consider it
when buying
c) Most are high rated
d) All my appliances are high rated
7. How do you consume & buy
a) I enjoy buying new things & always buy new
a) Have 2 or more
b) Have 1 car
c) Have an electric car d) Do not have a car
4. How much organic food do you
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