Look after our planet with ecoACTIVE

October 8, 2014

It’s estimated that around 600 million tonnes of products and materials enter the UK economy each year and only 115 million tonnes of this gets recycled. Not a pretty figure.

Guardian Renee has recently started volunteering with an east London based environmental charity that seeks to raise that number through its educational programmes. ecoACTIVE aims to work with schools and the wider community to increase people’s awareness of sustainable development and to encourage them to think more creatively about their planet and their impact on it.

Interactive sessions are delivered in local schools in Hackney, teaching children how to create artworks from used material or a compost heap for their garden.

As a charity, they rely on a wide range of volunteers to deliver their programmes. If you’re interested in a career in environmental education, or simply care about your planet, you can help them run a workshop and help educate families in your local community. Find our more information about how you can help on their website.

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I feel strongly connected with my guardian neighbours. I am getting to know other parts of the community too, through my volunteering.
Jon, Wycombe
“I love the idea that you are part of a community in such a large city. I like the fact we are allowed to be creative with the decoration of the flat and getting involved with local charities is something which I have missed doing over the last few years.”
Jasmine, Peckham
“Dot Dot Dot has been a perfect springboard to the city.”
Tom, Croydon
Local people have been very positive. They like the fact an empty building in their neighbourhood is being used again and is being maintained.
Conor, Shoreham-by-Sea
“Being a property guardian with Dot Dot Dot means you do more than simply live somewhere. Instead, because you volunteer you really become part of the community. The best bit is knowing you’ve made a difference and have had a positive impact on those around you.”
Tim, High Wycombe
“When I started investigating guardianship options, Dot Dot Dot stood out because of the emphasis on volunteering and contributing to the local community.”
Alison, Bow
“Being a guardian gives me the freedom to do good, invest time in work I believe in and be part of a fascinating community. It’s a no-brainer.”
Sam, Thamesmead
“It’s great because I often work from home. Because it’s a huge building you have you’re own space, but if you want to hang out with other guardians you can.”
Sarah, Whitechapel
“Being a guardian here you have a place to work, a place to socialise and place of your own.”
Alex, Whitechapel
“I was drawn to property guardianship because I wanted to live affordably in London which is pretty hard to do – and the volunteering aspect of guardianship with Dot Dot Dot really appealed to me as a way of giving back to the community.”
Carl, High Barnet