Library of Ideas: Car share
Join a car sharing scheme. With around 60% of people who live in Milton Keynes also working in the borough,…
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Library of Ideas: Walk or cycle
For shorter journeys, walk or cycle. You’ll notice more, and gain health benefits from getting active in the fresh air…
Library of Ideas: Make a bee or bug hotel for your garden
Invite pollinators into your garden by making a bee/ bug hotel. Bee hotels and bug houses are great places for…
Library of Ideas: Go no mow!
Help wildflowers and pollinators by leaving your grass to grow for longer and not mowing. Lobby your council to do…
Library of Ideas: Help our pollinators
Add more pollinator-friendly plants to your garden, window boxes, pots Further information: Time commitment: Low
Library of Ideas: Compost
Compost whatever you can rather than binning it (and sending it to landfill). Compost converts organic waste into soil carbon;…
Library of Ideas: Plant a tree
Plant a tree in your own outdoor space, or join a tree planting event. A single mature oak tree can…
Library of Ideas: Go peat-free for your compost
Protect our peatlands – use a sustainable alternative to peat. CountryLiving recommends coconut based coir bricks, wool based or wood…
Library of Ideas: Grow wild!
Let the grass grow wild in part or all of your garden to help increase biodiversity. Further information: Time commitment: Low
Library of Ideas: Enjoy slower forms of travel
Take the train or bus to opt for slower, more mindful travel adventures, rather than choosing to fly; flying produces…