Toolkit

90@90 project's for a healthy planet logo

The WI celebrated its 90th anniversary in 2005, and to commemorate the occasion we launched the 90@90 project. This three-year initiative, which was part funded by Defra ran until Spring 2008. 90@90 aimed to promote sustainable consumption among WI members and their communities through a variety of member-led projects exploring food, the home and transport.

Reports

During the first year of the 90@90 project, WI members participated in a national consultation, examining how our communities have changed over the past 90 years. The results formed the basis for the 90@90: The impact of the past 90 years of consumer behaviour report, which was published in September 2005.

A summary of the main achievements of 90@90 have been incorporated into a Final Report. Through a portfolio of practical projects based on a variety of lifestyle changes, WI members' experiences of attempting and achieving to live more environmentally sustainable lives have greatly contributed to the NFWI's climate change campaign. Projects included EcoTeams, Living Local, Sustainable Transport and Home Composting.

The achievements from these projects demonstrates WI members' dedication to raising awareness of climate change and living more sustainable lifestyles. However, the learnings have highlighted the gaps and inconsistencies in local and national policies that hinder and delay lifestyle changes. We continue to demonstrate to government and industry that individual action alone will not solve climate change, but by working together we can determine the most effective and just way forward.

Food

Living Local project logo
Do you want more local food in your community? We’ve got the tools to help you get it!

This toolkit can be used by WIs, community groups, parishes, shops and suppliers to help raise awareness about local food issues and get everyone working together to promote and increase local food sourcing in your community.

Transport

In response to demand for some formal guidance on the appropriate financial contributions as well as the legalities of sharing your car, the following notes have been collated for WI members’ use when organising lift-sharing for their local meetings, federation events, activities and outings.WI carshare
Cost

Passengers should pay the driver 10p per mile each to cover the costs of fuel and maintenance. Alternatively drivers and passengers can split the cost of petrol. Please note that drivers should not make a profit from car sharing as this can invalidate their insurance. As a basic figure we advise that drivers receive no more than 40p per mile from passengers, but if you have any concerns please contact your insurance company directly.

Insurance

The Association of British Insurers clearly states that car sharing won't affect the insurance of their members so long as a profit isn't made:

"Giving Lifts - All ABI motor insurers have agreed that if your passengers contribute towards your running costs your insurance cover will not be affected, as long as lifts are given in a vehicle seating eight passengers or less. This agreement does not apply if you make a profit from payments received or if carrying passengers is your business." (Source: ABI website, 2008)

Home

Building on our partnership with Wrap (Waste & Resources Action Programme) we are continuing to offer home composting workshops for WI members and their communities. Open to the public, these events will provide WI members and others with the knowledge and skills to achieve maximum success from their home compost initiatives.
If you would like to make contact with Wrap to arrange a local talk/workshop or for further information please contact Karen Webb karen.webb@wrap.org.uk Tel 01295 819665.

Read about the Cambridge composting workshop.

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