Praise for WEN’s Three Tonne Club Handbook

 ”The Soil Association welcomes the publication of The Three Tonne Club Handbook, a great tool for action. It is imperative that we all try and make the effort to reduce our carbon footprints and also be armed with the figures to persuade others to do the same.”

Clio Turton, Senior Press officer, Soil Association

“It seems that each day brings further evidence of the profound gap between predictions of how climate change will impact on our planet and the already observable impact of global warming on the ground. Urgent political action is required if we are to stand a chance of creating the social, cultural, and economic circumstances required to deal with the climate crisis. Yet as individuals we are far from powerless. We can reduce our own carbon footprints and, in doing so, both lead by example and place pressure on governments to rise to the huge challenges they face. The Three Tonne Club Handbook is a very positive approach to cutting greenhouse gas emissions and I am confident that by focusing on collective and constructive action it will achieve real, measurable results. I wish WEN the very best of luck with this new initiative and hope it will inspire many more women to embrace the benefits of a carbon free future.”

Caroline Lucas, MP, MEP, WEN Matron

“The Centre for Food Policy knows the evidence of the need for consumer behaviour change is very strong, and that there is a mismatch between current lifestyles, business and climate change. This handbook and campaign are important and welcome signs not just of the case for change but of the commitment by civil society organisations to lead and help that process.”

Professor Tim Lang, Centre for Food Policy, City University London

“Rosa welcomes this handbook as an easy and informative guide for all of us,  as individuals and organisations, wishing to take responsibility and be more environmentally sustainable.”

Dinah Cox, Executive Director, Rosa

“Stop Climate Chaos welcomes the publication of the Three Tonne Club and the many great practical ideas it contains for reducing carbon emissions. We would like to encourage all those individuals and communities committing to three tonnes to call on the Government to follow their lead in keeping global warming below 2 degrees C by saying ‘no’ to new coal and ‘yes’ to clean, green renewable energy.”

Kezia Lavan, Coalition Outreach Officer, Stop Climate Chaos

“This small but brilliantly-researched booklet is ideal for anyone who wants to reduce their carbon footprint. It’s so easy in these difficult times to lose sight of the big picture: the planet’s in big trouble, and we all need to do everything we can to protect future generations, not just think in a short-termist way.  More great stuff from WEN.”

Jo Fairley, WEN Matron

“It is a tremendous little book – packed with information – that is well presented, to the point, practical and tells it as it is.  The section on flying, with its colourful bar charts, gives a really clear picture of just how much an individual’s leisure flights contribute to their total carbon emissions.  The utter incongruity of taking a 6 tonne CO2 flight on holiday, within the objective of a 3 tonne/year lifestyle is made very clear.  AirportWatch (as the umbrella movement for all the groups in the UK working on opposing aviation growth) congratulates WEN on initiating this vital project.  We endorse and support the Three Tonne Club aims, and hope to help promote the initiative

AirportWatch

“We support the good ideas and advice in The Three Tonne Club Handbook that help individuals to reduce their carbon footprint when travelling.  Campaign for Better Transport believes the Government must make it much easier for people to use public transport to reduce their carbon footprint and hope this book results in a great number of individuals leading the way and putting pressure on the Government to make the green travel option an easier one.”

Estelle Taylor, Communications Director, Campaign for Better Transport

“What a great idea – and a fun way to spread the important message about climate change. We all have a role to play in helping to reduce our carbon emissions, and the Three Tonne Club Handbook is packed with ideas and information that everyone can use. You can also access advice on the Government-funded ACT ON CO2 website: http://direct.gov.uk/actonco2.  Good luck to everyone who is making the effort to cut their carbon footprint.”

Joan Ruddock MP, former Energy and Climate Change Minister

“This is a handbook for people who want to take action, but don’t know where to start. However this is not just a practical handbook on climate change actions, it helps you cut your footprint in a fun and sociable way.”

Crediton Climate Action

“The Derbyshire Adult Education Service pledges to support and promote the Three Tonne Club Handbook.”

Derbyshire Adult Education Service