Do Action Plans

Themed Do Action tips, tools and suggestions for pledging or re-pledging.

A pragmatist’s guide to ditching single-use plastic

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Your guide to small actions that can make a big difference for World Environment Day.

World Environment Day is on the 5th of June, with this year’s theme set as ‘solutions to plastic pollution’.

Let’s be honest. Unless you’re living an incredible niche life, avoiding plastic is almost impossible. Most of us would love to reduce the amount of plastic we use – it’s made (from fossil fuels) in a manner that pollutes the atmosphere, and also often ends up polluting our rivers, oceans and land. 

Fully recognising how hard it is, we’ve put together this plan with practical tips for any level of proficiency, to help further wean you off plastic.

Why ditch single-use plastic?

Ditching single-use plastic alone isn’t going to stop the climate crisis, but removing unnecessary plastic from day to day life can:

  • 🌎 reduce your carbon footprint 
  • ☢️ reduce the amount you send to landfill which stops harmful toxins entering our bodies and our environment
  • 💵 save you money
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Quick wins and big impact tips

Posted on by ClaudiaDoNation

Your Climate Action Plan for March

At Do Nation we’re busy behind the scenes helping organisations engage their teams in sustainability goals via Earth Hour and B Corp Month.

For everyone else, including those seeking a little inspiration for their next climate action step, we’ve created this Action Plan. It’s full of sustainable tips to try, whether you’re new to sustainability or an experienced pro.

Read on for some very quick tips that can help boost your wellbeing, protect nature, save you some money and reduce your carbon footprint!

All in a day’s work, eh?

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Saving energy at home

Posted on by ClaudiaDoNation
Woollen socks and mug

Everyone is sharing tips for saving money and energy at home, and for good reason, costs are spiralling and climate change is still happening at pace.

So let’s grab on to what we can do, and try some new, climate-positive changes at home that will make also help keep our bills down this winter.

The following our practical tips and pledge to save money, waste and energy at home.

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September Action Plan

Posted on by Lydia Do Nation

September can be a fresh start; back to school, refreshed from the holidays.

Though it doesn’t seem that the action stopped over the summer – 155,191 pledges have been made so far. That’s the equivalent of 251,010 London to Paris flights’ worth of carbon 😅

Let’s step it up for September – our small actions really are making a difference.

Coming up in September is:

🚘 World car free day – 21st September
♻️ Recycle week (UK) – 7th – 13th September
🥕 Organic September (UK) – All month
💚 Great big green week (UK) – 24th September – 2nd October

To make the most of these days, why not try out the actions below and go big this September 👇

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August Action Plan

Posted on by Lydia Do Nation

Can you believe we’re heading into August?

We’ve already accomplished so much. Together we’ve saved 247,919 flights from London to Paris worth of carbon in fact!

Let’s keep it up – our small actions really are making a difference.

Coming up in August is:

🚴‍♀️ Cycle to work day – 5.8.22
👩‍🌾 National Allotment Week – 8-14.8.22
🧒🏽 International Youth day – 12.8.22

To make the most of these days, why not try out the actions below and make your August count 👇

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July Action Plan

Posted on by Lydia Do Nation

THIS is the month for zero waste to shine ☀️

Coming up in July is:

♻️ Plastic Free July – all month
🛍️ Global Plastic Bag Free day – 3rd July
👭 International Day of Friendship – 30th July

To celebrate, check out this months tips for making your social summer that little bit more susty 👇

There’s something for everyone, no matter where you are on your sustainability journey.

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June Action Plan

Posted on by Lydia Do Nation

There is so much to celebrate in June! ✨

We’re focussing in on three of our favourite global environment days:

🚴‍♀️ World Bicycle Day | Friday 3rd June
🌎 World Environment Day | Sunday 5th June
🌊 World Oceans Day | Wednesday 8th June

It’s a busy time, so we’ve put an action plan together for you to make your month simple, and impactful.

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Earth Day Do Action Plan

Posted on by ClaudiaDoNation

If there’s one day of the year you can legitimately encourage friends and colleagues to do something for the environment, Earth Day on 22nd April is it.

This Earth Day Do Action Plan has a wide range of sustainable actions. So whether you’ve new to climate action or could give David Attenborough a run for his money, read on.

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8 planet friendly things you can do for Earth Hour, and beyond

Posted on by ClaudiaDoNation
Illustration of hands holding the earth

Every year, at 8:30 pm on the last Saturday of March, millions of people across the world turn power down for Earth Hour.

This year Earth Hour is on 26th March. 

Whether you’re new to sustainable living, or been at it for years we’ve got tools and tips to help you reduce your carbon footprint on the 26th, and beyond.

So take your pick from our list of 8 Earth Hour friendly Do Actions.

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World Wildlife Day Do Action Plan

Posted on by ClaudiaDoNation
Bees and lavandar

It’s World Wildlife Day on the 3rd of March and a brilliant excuse to connect your colleagues and community with nature.

This World Wildlife Day Do Action plan is for you to share and use to engage your people. It’s teeming with everyday tips and tools that help wildlife.

And the best news of all? No matter how much or how little people know, there are tips and actions for all levels of engagement and understanding.

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