Autumn 2023: Issue 2

Thank you for being a part of our Eco Together family. In this newsletter:

1. Eco Together - an adapted approach in Birmingham

2. More happenings

3. New resource highlights

4. Taking part and having your say

Spotlight on Witton Lodge Community Association in Erdington, Birmingham

Witton Lodge is delivering Eco Together as a eco-educational programme for adults in the local community. Organised and run by volunteer, Stephanie Boyle and member of staff, Paul Tse, a new 10 session version of Eco Together has been developed. It covers the core Eco Together content and also includes related activities such as a guided tour of Witton Lodge by Rob Annable (the architect who designed it), working in the on-site community garden and measuring air pollution in the surrounding area.

Contact Stephanie stephanie.boyle@zoho.com for more information.

How might you adapt Eco Together to work in your community? We would like to hear your ideas.

We are adapting our unique Four Powers approach for use in different settings, including universities, schools and corporations. To learn more, get in touch at hello@ecotogether.info.

We love it when new groups contact us. Here is what we know about recent Eco Together happenings:

> In Birmingham, 5 different groups are in progress or complete, with over 40 people taking part.

> In and around Bath, 11 groups have participated with around 65 people involved.

> Groups have been run in faith communities, with neighbours and with people who didn't previously know each other. 

> Two local Councillors attended an Eco Together group session, to explain what they were doing to tackle the climate crisis; a great use of Advocacy Power! 

Feedback from recent participants:

“I thought the ‘powers’ were a powerful tool. It is an original idea and fresh way of distinguishing ways we can make a difference. This helps identify our strengths and weaknesses".

"It was good meeting new people and building relationships. Sharing ideas and feeling that you’re not alone for wishing to make changes".

1 - Have you tried clothes swapping - check out Nuw and Dopplle.

2 - Did you know Dunelm recycle home textiles (e.g. bed linen) and clothes (even if damaged) and rehome, reuse and recycle selected kitchen/dining items, bulky furniture and electricals?

3 - If you are overwhelmed by climate and extinction news, take some tips from the College of Wellbeing to build resilience and take care of your wellbeing.

4 - Challenge yourself with Climania, a free to use climate action board game developed by 14 to 18 year olds, and spark off new eco conversations.

Not taken part yet and not sure how to start? Not to worry, you can find everything you need to know about this self-led group programme on our website. Go to the participants page for a peek at the materials. 
 

Keen on the concept, but not confident about starting a group? Send us an email hello@ecotogether.info and let’s see how we can help you. 

Are you part of a larger community (work, life, social) and need help explaining the concept? If you are close to Bath, perhaps we could help you to get started by giving a talk or presentation. Drop us an email at hello@ecotogether.info .

Best wishes

The Eco Together Team

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