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10. Lots of Stuff
There are two organisations, in particular, whose websites have compelling, and enjoyable, information about improving our communities and our own quality of life.
Common Purpose's Just Do Something website includes information on everything from how to become a magistrate to guidance about how to start your own campaign.
And you may well have seen, or ideally bought, the fab book Change the World for a Fiver, from We are what we do. They describe themselves as a new movement which inspires people to use their everyday actions to change the world. Who wouldn't want to do that? See the full, funky, fun colour version of the 50 actions that they're motivating the country to undertake. In the meantime, here's their list:
1. Decline plastic bags whenever possible
2. Read a story with a child
3. Fit at least one energy-saving light bulb
4. Learn basic first aid
5. Smile and smile back
6. Take public transport when you can
7. Plant a tree
8. Have a bath with someone you love
9. If it says 30MPH, do 30MPH
10. Turn your thermostat down by 1 degree
11. Get fitter, feel better
12. Turn off appliances at the mains
13. Recycle your mobile phone
14. Spend time with someone from a different generation
15. Register online as an organ donor
16. Give your change to charity
17. Try watching less TV
18. Learn to be friendly in another language
19. Learn one good joke
20. Find out how your money is invested
21. Turn off unnecessary lights
22. Use your will to good effect
23. Have more meals together
24. Put your gum in the bin
25. Use a mug not a plastic cup
26. Give blood
27. Pay more when you buy at charity shops
28. Seize the moment
29. Recycle your computer
30. Bake something for a friend
31. Turn off the tap whilst brushing your teeth
32. Do something you think you are unable to do
33. Recycle your books
34. Buy fairly traded products
35. Write to someone who inspired you
36. Take time to listen
37. Let in at least one car on every journey
38. Don't overfill your kettle
39. Shop locally
40. Join something
41. Hug someone
42. Recycle your specs
43. Grow something with a child
44. Report dumped rubbish to your council
45. Give your phone number to 5 people in your street
46. Use both sides of paper
47. Buy a copy of this book for a friend
48. Send us an action
49. Learn more, do more
50. Do something for nothing
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