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YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT
& LIFE ON EARTH
You are probably
fed up with being told about your 'carbon
footprint' but it is an imperatively important issue
to take into consideration now our planet
has become so over populated by human beings.
Our wildlife is suffering all over the world
and needs your help before it is too late!!!
We have become
so accustomed to wasting resources, we
forget that what we do on a daily basis can
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Thousands of species of plant and animals are
disappearing from the face of the earth at a
terrifying rate every year. Some plant species could
have held the secret to curing many of our own
diseases but it is now too late to find out.
Humankind are
responsible for the upsetting of nature's fragile
balance all over the world wiping out anything in
it's path towards 'progression' and it's greed for
possession of everything in sight. Thousands of acres of
beautiful forests full of amazing biodiversity are being
cleared every year to provide space for money making
projects. We all depend on these forests for
the very air we breathe so we have a right to say
no!
TAKE ACTION ON EXCESS
PACKAGING AND SIGN THIS QUICK PETITION 1,714 on 19
Oct 08
www.greenvoice.com/campaigns/12/petitions/1
There could be enough food sustainably
grown on this planet to feed every person of every
nation. Why is it we allow so many to become so
obese and unhealthy (especially our children) through over eating?
Even our world leaders can happily sit down to an 18
course banquet to discuss the global food crisis
whilst others have barely a handful of rice to
sustain them for a whole day! Our millions of tons
waste products, (ironically much of it food!) are spreading further and further
every year damaging the soil, water table and the
very air we breathe.
Our wasteful use of
power and fuel and the pollution spewing out everyday from our vehicles, factories and
industry is irrevocably damaging the ecosystem that
supports us all and for what? So that someone some
where can earn even more money no matter what the
cost to the natural world.
You may say "Well so
what? It won't affect me in my lifetime." But what
about your children and their children in years to
come? Do we really want to leave a poisonous and
lifeless planet
for them full of our waste and mistakes or should we act now?
If you really care for your children why
not work with us to leave a special gift for them of a lifestyle
and planet which is clean and healthy instead?
Our fête is being held
to bring home all these issues. We want to bring
awareness to the plight of the natural world and raise
funds for the wonderful organisations who work hard
to make life better for man, woman, child and
all species on earth.. We also want to say a big thank you to all
those truly dedicated and caring individuals who strive to look after our
environment and the wildlife we all should value and
maintain.
Humankind seems to have
become lazy, indifferent and selfish and more akin
to a deadly parasite destroying that which it lives
upon rather than a highly intelligent
animal species forming a useful part of nature's
balance. Once upon a time, (not so long ago) we were
all part of a close knit community taking care of
each other but it seems the importance of ownership
of luxury possessions, imposed upon us all by what has
become a money driven society, is destroying that
which we really do need to survive; a
sustainable environment where all carbon life forms,
which depend on each other for survival, can live in
equilibrium. Now we don't seem to even care about
our own species. How many people are, right this
minute, suffering from lack of medical care,
malnutrition and dying of starvation? Why? Could it
be because we only really care about what luxury we can buy next?
You may say "But I just
have to have these latest designer shoes!!" Why? We
need to stop this insatiable greed for all things
new and
unnecessary before it is too late to turn back the
ticking clock of environmental destruction. Our
"shop 'til you drop" frenzy has got to stop!
How many shoes can you wear at one time anyway? Does it
really matter who designed your clothes? Does it not
matter more to you that someone in another place has
no shoes at all and probably made your clothes in a
sweatshop for enough money to buy a bowl of rice
to try and nourish their whole family? Think about
those who have grown and cut the beautiful bouquet
of flowers you just bought from a supermarket for a
loved one. See:
www.waronwant.org/cutflowers A prime
example of injustice in the world today which we can
all address if we try...
Together, we must act
now or humankind's legacy could become just another
barren empty planet. We ALL
depend on there being a balance of life on earth so
why not
take this opportunity to join with us in the fight
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We must act now before this
beautiful illustration by Chris Shields becomes just
another reminder to our children's children
of the precious and wondrous wildlife we once shared
this planet with...
illustration by
chris-shields.com
"Like music
and art, love of nature is a common language that
can transcend political or social boundaries."
Jimmy Carter
Recycling has got to be
the way forward. Don't buy products that are over
package and refuse to purchase from companies that
refuse to abide by the 'Fair Trade' values. Stop
using plastic carrier bags completely. It takes just a
little effort to recycle your rubbish and, locally, the LBRUT Council are providing many ways to help you with this. There will be lots of stands at our fête all
about these issues but meanwhile check out the
'Hampton Hill Goes Green' page of the Hampton Hill
Association website to find out more about
recycling at home:
www.hamptonhill.org/ecohh.htm
On the day of the event
there will be strict rules regarding packaging:
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No plastic
packaging, bags and cling wrap. Paper, greaseproof paper,
tin foil, muslin, cloth or reusable "green" bags are fine.
Plastic bags are a
danger to wildlife such as the red deer and birds so the site
will be a 'plastic
bag free zone'. Canvas
bags will be on sale to raise more funds for the designated
charities. Need convincing why we are insisting on no plastic
bags? Watch this video:
www.messageinthewaves.com
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No
polystyrene boxes even if you are recycling them. Re-usable
boxes or cardboard only.
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No glass.
This beautiful park is home for the deer which could be
seriously injured by broken glass..
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No Non
Biodegradable Cleaning Products.
All packaging and containers must be fully biodegradable.
All food scraps and containers will be placed into
recycle bins on-site.
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The fete will be a controlled, sustainable site.
Do be aware that
all rubbish on site will be hand-sorted to be recycled by
our Scout volunteers. Take care to manage your waste
disposal to
make this task as easy for them as possible. Recycle bins will be
provided near to the entrance of the site.
PLEASE
NOTE: All visitors on the day are advised not to bring along any
plastic bags as these are not permitted onsite. Only Eco- friendly
bags will be allowed. We will also have our own canvas bags on sale
to raise more funds for our cause.
Please
support us in our mission by participating in our
fete in whatever capacity you can. Your reward will
be a fine day out in the beautiful Bushy Park and a good feeling that you have
done something this year towards the cleaning up of
our little corner of the planet!
See you
there...
Helen
Hurley
HHA Fête Organiser
Links to environmental &
wildlife websites
Visit the following websites to learn what damage is being done by the use
of plastic bags and balloon releases to wildlife and our eco-system on a global scale:
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Websites
associated with wildlife & the environment
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The
British Trust for
Conservation Volunteers is a fantastic not for profit organisation
funded almost entirely on voluntary donations. It was set up in 1959,
and has a successful history of environmental conservation volunteering
throughout the UK and around the world. Their vision is a better
environment where people are valued, included and involved and their
mission is to create a more sustainable future by inspiring people and
improving places.
www2.btcv.org.uk |
The Born Free Foundation is an
international wildlife charity working throughout the world to stop
individual wild animal suffering and protect threatened species in
the wild.
Click the photo to see a moving video
about Christian the lion
www.bornfree.org.uk |
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The World Land Trust (WLT) is an international
conservation organisation that takes direct action
to save rainforest and other biologically important
lands...
www.worldlandtrust.org |
Animal Aid is the UK's
largest animal rights group and one of the longest established in
the world, having been founded in 1977.
They campaign peacefully
against all forms of animal abuse and promote a cruelty-free
lifestyle. They investigate and expose animal cruelty and their
undercover investigations and other evidence are often used by the
media, bringing these issues to public attention.
www.animalaid.org.uk
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Animal species are disappearing from the face of the earth at a terrifying rate. Visit this site to learn more and see how you can help:
www.durrellwildlife.org
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The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is widely recognised as one of the leading centres for advice and action on aspects of plant and fungal conservation. Conservation programmes are undertaken on a wide range of endangered and threatened plants and their habitats.
See:
www.rbgkew.org.uk
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WWF is one of the
world's most experienced independent conservation organisations
working in more than 90 countries; that addresses issues from the
survival of species and habitats to climate change, sustainable
business and environmental education.
www.wwf.org.uk |
Every year WSPA saves
thousands of wild animals who are at the mercy of cultural and
entertainment businesses worldwide. For example bear farms, bear
baiting, bear dancing, bear parks, whale hunting, dolphin
entertainment and bullfighting.
www.wspa-uk.co.uk |
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The RSPB is a charity with one million members, 9,000 volunteers, 1,300 staff, 170 nature reserves, 10 regional offices, four country offices... and one vision - to work for a better environment rich in birds and wildlife.
See
www.rspb.org.uk
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Wherever
you live, there is a Wildlife Trust near you, making sure that your
immediate neighbourhood is as rich in Natural Wonders as possible.
The fact that the Wildlife Trusts are all run on a local basis,
with, local people at the helm, means that they deal with issues in
a manner that is entirely relevant to your doorstep. Join up, join
in and help put back something into the very thing that gives us all
so much pleasure
www.wildlifetrusts.org |
If you are interested in
the Natural World, and British Wildlife in particular, you can't
afford NOT to be involved in the BNA. This is one of the best
respected, oldest and most active organisations concerned with
furthering the knowledge of British Natural History in the world. It
is a superb forum for exchanging ideas and discovering what new
discoveries have been made as well as encouraging younger people to
get the wild bug.
www.bna-naturalists.org |
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NRDC is one of the USA's most effective environmental action
organizations. They use law, science and the support of 1.2 million
members and online activists to protect the planet's wildlife and
wild places and to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all
living things.
www.nrdc.org
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