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20/03/2025

What is the volume of a tonne of carbon dioxide?

Volume: 556 m³
In liters: 556,200 liters
Visualizing it: Imagine a cube with sides of approximately 8.2 meters, or a 500 m³ hot air balloon.

An average UK citizen produces 13 of these every year.

Do you now see why that's a problem?

So many of us, so many tonnes of carbon. That's why the world is getting warmer.

Please share so others understand.

15/01/2025

Hey planet pioneers!

It’s the third week of the new year—how are your resolutions going? 🌱✨

By now, the initial buzz of January might be fading, but it’s the perfect time to focus on small, consistent steps toward your goals.

For example, if you're already tired of all the lofty resolutions you made, commit to just one actionable step this week, like preparing a plant-based meal or switching off appliances on standby 🌿🍴 🔋

Then just repeat weekly.

Remember, progress is progress, no matter the size. For more motivation read this: https://buff.ly/47HWQqA

and drop a 💪 in the comments to keep others motivated too!

08/01/2025

Thinking about being more active this year? Here's an idea! 💡

How close is your local shop? 🛍️ If it’s within walking distance, why not stack habits by pairing your weekly shop with a walk? It’s a simple way to stay active while deepening your commitment to a net-zero, nature-positive lifestyle. 🌿👟

And if the bags feel a bit too heavy on your way back, you can always catch the bus 🚌 😉

Learn more about the benefits of doing this here: https://buff.ly/3wtIBbM

01/01/2025

HaPpy nEw YeAr!!! 🎉🍾 ✨

This year we at Better Century resolve to show our love for the planet by sharing our knowledge and supporting pioneers who want to see a prosperous transition to net zero and nature positive.

What resolutions are you making? Do any benefit the planet? We're eager to get inspiration from you 😁

Here are a few of our ideas if you need inspiration yourself:

🚶‍♀️ Walk or cycle instead of driving short distances
🌱 Eat more plant-based meals
🔋 Switch to renewable energy
📈 Invest in sustainable infrastructure
🚂 Choose alternative modes of transport over flying

For more inspo check out: https://buff.ly/47HWQqA

Let us know your resolutions in the comments 🥂

24/12/2024

We're winding down for the year and will be back out in 2025.

Wishing all our pioneers a very merry Christmas and may your New Year be full of hope and love for our planet 🎄 🥰 🌍

19/12/2024

Had our Christmas do yesterday - It was wonderful to pause, catchup, and get creative for the heck of it!

Tom felt inspired to paint a sunflower and bee keeping in theme with the mission of making a planet where all life thrives 🐝

Amanda chose to put colour wherever it felt right! 😜

Hope your Christmas plans are as joyful and creative as ours 🎄 ❄️ 🎨

17/12/2024

Always great to have these reminders come the holiday season 🎄✨☺️

An eco-Christmas might be easier to have than you think!

From making and baking your gifts, to composting your vegetable waste and crafting your own decorations and crackers we've got you covered to have an eco-friendly Christmas you can truly go wild for!

13/12/2024

We want to hear from our community of Net zero and Nature Positive Pioneers 🎄💛🌍

What Nature Positive activities will you be doing this holiday season? Tell us in the comments :)

05/12/2024

Are you Gen Z and feel like most of your carbon footprint isn’t even your fault??

We get that!

If you're living at home, relying on someone with a car
and being whisked away on family holidays you didn’t plan, it can feel harder to reduce your emissions.

But don’t worry, you can still make a difference and show your love for the planet too! 💪

Here are 3 ways to lower your carbon footprint to 60% of the UK average:

🚴 Bike more (you can even save up and invest in an electric one!)
🥦 Eat less meat
⚡ Lobby your family to switch to 100% renewable energy

We hope these tips are a reminder that you are part of the solution too 💕

If you'd like to read more about reducing personal carbon footprints, check out our guide here: https://bettercentury.org/admin/wp-admin/post.php?post=6306&action=edit

29/11/2024

Are you a savvy millennial wondering how to reduce your carbon footprint?

This guide has got the answers for you: https://bettercentury.org/the-better-guide-to-reducing-personal-carbon-footprints/

It breaks down the actions for different age ranges so you can plan a pathway to zero emissions that suits you.

Check it out and let us know what you think 😊
If you find it useful be sure to share!