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The annual membership fee agreed at the Annual General Meeting is £5 (£2 concession) for individuals. £30 is suggested for groups.

This membership is renewable after the next annual general meeting in February/March 2010.

Your subscription will help Heal the Earth Ayrshire to provide you with information and help us to promote environmental and ecological improvements throughout Ayrshire. We need your support to make Heal the Earth Ayrshire an effective pressure group at all levels of society and government.

About You

Name:
Email:
Address:
Town/City:
Postcode:
Phone Number:
Membership Type: Full (£5)
Concession (£2)
Group (£30)
I agree to abide by Heal the Earth Ayrshire consitution aims.

Constitution

1. Name

The organisation shall be knows as Heal the Earth Ayrshire, hereinafter known as "Heal the Earth Ayrshire".

2. Objects

Heal the Earth Ayrshire is established for the following charitable objectives:

To promote any charitable purposes for the benefit of Heal the Earth Ayrshire
To learn a way of life that is in harmony with the Earth and implement this in out lives. To support and cooperate with each other and develop a sense of community whilst working to save the Earth through what we give.
To raise awareness by publicising the ideas and educate about the need for everyone to contribute to this cause. To encourage formation of HEAL THE EARTH groups in other areas and maintain liaison with same and wit other like minded groups.
To negotiate for eco-friendly products, means of transport, wrappings and local labelling, etc.
To reduce carbon pollution in transportation by supporting local produce, projects and businesses that are eco-friendly. To reduce personal travel by car and air by endorsing healthy eco-friendly alternatives.
To lobby MPs and local councillors to achieve changes of policy. To seek government backing for eco-living including financial aid.
To develop awareness and appreciation of nature and strengthen our relationship with the Earth.
To recognise the importance of positive thought in healing both the Earth and ourselves. To develop this creative way of thought and express it according to personal choice. To accord other members tolerance and to be respectful of each other's views.
To do all other things as will properly attain the above purposes without bias to race, creed or gender, and to seek to positively promote equal opportunities.

Carbon Challenge Questionnaire

Food

How would you best describe your diet? Meat/fish eater
Vegetarian
Vegan
How often do you buy organic meat, vegetables or dairy products? Always
Often
Sometimes
Never
How often do you buy locally produced meat, vegetables or dairy products? Always
Often
Sometimes
Never
Do you buy food which has been transported by air? I don't check
Often
Sometimes
Never
Do you bring your own shopping bags when you go shopping? Always
Sometimes
Never
Do you use shopping bags made from natural materials eg: cotton, hemp? Always
Sometimes
Never

Travel

How do you travel (tick all that apply)? Car/ Motorbike
Bike
Foot
Public transport
How much do you pay for your road tax (based on 12 months disc at May 2009 prices)? £0
£35
£120
£150
£175
£215 or more
How many miles a week do you travel in cars/motorbikes for personal use, including commuting? 0-2 miles
3-15
16-30
31-100
0ver 100 miles
How many hours do you spend on a train or bus each week for personal use, including commuting? I don’t travel by public transport
Under 2 hours
2-5 hours
5-10 hours
10-20 hours
Over 20 hours
How many hours did you spend in last 12 months on air travel to Europe? None
Under 3 hours
3-5 hours
5-15 hours
0ver 15 hours
How far do you walk outdoors each week? Under 1 mile
1-3 miles
4-7 miles
7-12 miles
Over 12 miles
How far do you cycle each week? I don’t cycle
Under 2 miles
3-5 miles
6-15 miles
16-30 miles
Over 30 miles

Home

How warm do you keep your home? Cool (11-14 °C)
Comfortable (14-17 °C)
Warm (18-21 °C)
Hot (over 22 °C)
Which of these energy saving improvements have you installed in your home? Energy saving light bulbs
Loft insulation
Cavity wall insulation
Condensing boiler
Double glazing
Other:
Do you regularly turn off lights and not leave appliances on standby? Yes
No
Do you reduce the use of power hungry appliances e.g. tumbler drier/ dishwasher? Yes
No

Recycling

Which types of waste do you recycle or compost? Food
Paper/card
Cans/glass
Plastic
Clothes
Bikes (Community Can Cycle)
Batteries/light bulbs
Emulsion paint
Cooking oil for the Bio-bus
Tetrapak cartons
Garden refuse
V/Computers etc.
Other:
Are you aware of what can be recycled at East Ayrshire’s Recycling Facility on Western Road? Yes
No
I'd like to know more
Do you throw out food each week that you haven’t used? Always
Sometimes
No, I make a meal with leftovers
No, I give food away/ feed garden birds

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