My parents came from the wartime generation with a "make do and
mend" approach to life that's been passed on to me. We did not have
a great deal of spare cash when I was young - remember the sixpence
money days? - and neither of my parents drove. Recent work with my
local council on transport change has shown me how small changes
build up to a big difference.
It's not so much about "fighting" climate change as living with
it - you can't fight something that's happening now. We try to live
as sustainably as possible, using a "one planet living" model, and
demonstrate this that ethos to others. It helps that I'm
practically minded, with a problem solving approach to life.
Sometimes the most rewarding solution is the one you devise
yourself. It's important to remember that saving energy is also
about saving money - without some element of self interest
initiating any change would be impossible, so why not have a go? We
installed solar hot water over 12 years ago, with electric panels
more recently.
