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Age No Barrier To Being Green

Greener & Wiser - an older people's environment manifesto launched

28th May 2009

Age should not be a barrier to being green. The Greener and Wiser Taskforce’s manifesto sheds light on the impressive potential of older people to help build more sustainable communities. The Taskforce, made up of 10 older people from around the UK, has produced their manifesto with two aims:

  • To increase the profile of older people’s views in environmental decision-making; and
  • To address the practical challenges that older people face in making greener choices.

The Taskforce members, aged between 52 to 90, were supported by Green Alliance, Natural England and Age Concern and Help the Aged. The manifesto and recommendations were developed through an innovative process where they debated green issues with experts and with each other.

Their recommendations include:

  • Training older people as volunteer environmental advisers in their communities
  • Consulting older people at the local level to ‘age-proof’ environmental strategies
  • Developing intergenerational projects for young and old to explore the environment together
  • Appointing a high profile champion for older people and the environment, making it more relevant to older people and their lives
  • Reducing waste and promoting reuse
  • Supporting older people better in making green energy choices

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