There are many ways you can help, for example:
- learning how to live sustainably or how your business can be more sustainable
- find out about upcoming events by subscribing to our monthly newsletter
- volunteering for our events or joining our team
- getting in touch with your MP (below)
- getting involved with local nature and biodiversity
- doing sustainable and nature activities with your family
- join other sustainability and nature groups
- contact Amersham Town council to thank them for their nature initiatives and suggest new ones
- fill in our survey to let us know how we can improve Sustainable Amersham
How to live sustainably
There are many personal actions you can take to live a sustainable live in the community. Every little helps!
- Change your current account to a sustainable bank like Triodos, and make sure your pension is invested in sustainable funds (most pension providers now have a sustainable option).
- Improve energy efficiency in your home and find free energy improvement workshops
- Repair broken items like phones, clothes and furniture – check the date of our next local repair cafe
- Buy 2nd hand items and clothes (from charity shops and recycling apps).
- Recycle items you don’t need – or donate them to charity shops – instead of throwing them away
- Share journeys and fly less.
- Try to eat plant-based foods as much as possible, avoiding beef, dairy and lamb as these have the biggest carbon footprint.
- When it’s time to buy your next car, get an electric or hybrid one.
- Get your fruit and veg delivered with minimal packaging (we love Riverford organic farmers and Oddbox) and buy in bulk locally.
- Volunteer to help sustainable Amersham!
Get in touch with your MP
Sarah Green is the local MP for Chesham and Amersham. She can help with local issues by:
- raising awareness in the press and social media
- proposing changes to the law
- influencing local or government policy
Find out how to contact your MP on social media or contact your MP by email.
