The Green Dream, 12 May - 24 June 2008

A month of eco events and promotion for West Dunbartonshire.

We all depend on the world around us.

If we don’t do something about it today, our children won’t enjoy the same quality of life in the future.

• Download the full programme of events for The Green Dream.

Ten Steps to a Greener Scotland

• Recycle household waste using locally-provided facilities.

• Turn the tap off when brushing your teeth.

• Switch to using energy-saving light bulbs.

• Leave the car at home at least once a week and walk, cycle, share a car or use public transport more often.

• Use rechargeable instead of disposable batteries.
  Reuse carrier bags when you shop.

• Buy more seasonal and unpackaged food.

• Hang your washing up to dry rather than use a tumble dryer.

• Organise or volunteer in an environmental project in your local community.

• Pay back the environmental impact of any flights you take and choose not to fly when there's a suitable alternative.

Local and National Events

Idling Gets You Nowhere Monday 12 – Friday 16 May

Air quality awareness campaign targeting the pollution caused by idling vehicles

Vehicle Emissions Testing Friday 16 – Tuesday 17 June

Checking your vehicle’s emissions at various locations throughout West Dunbartonshire

Noise Action Week - Monday 19 – Friday 23 May

Raising awareness of noise pollution

National Fly-tipping Enforcement Week - Monday 19 – Friday 23 May

Targeting illegal fly-tipping

National Biodiversity Day - Thursday 22 May

Promoting the importance of biodiversity the variety of life and all living things around us

Litter Awareness Day - Tuesday 3 June

In association with Strathclyde Police, West Dunbartonshire Council will be promoting litter awareness and targeting litter-louts

World Environment Day Thursday 5 June

Promotes worldwide awareness of the environment - this year focusing on reducing
greenhouse gas emissions which cause climate change

Take A Stand Against Standby Thursday 5 June

Linking with World Environment Day encouraging West Dunbartonshire residents to
minimise their energy consumption and turn appliances off standby

World Ocean Day - Sunday 8 June

Promoting the protection and conservation of the world’s oceans and highlighting the
important part oceans play in sustaining human life.

National Liftshare Day - Monday 9 June

Raising the profile of liftsharing and encouraging more people to give it a try

Bike Week - Saturday 14 – Sunday 22 June

Promoting cycling as a source of fitness and fun and sustainable travel