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Supporting Earth Day 2025

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Earth Day 2025 will take place on Tuesday 22 April. It's a global event where millions of people will be doing their part to make smarter energy choices. 

This year's theme is 'Our Power, Our Planet" and focuses on speeding up the transition to renewable energy. This is a crucial step in tackling climate change and building a more resilient future. 

We're encouraging individuals, communities and businesses to look at their environmental impact and take positive steps to reduce it. As climate change and pollution continue to threaten our planet, Earth Day is a powerful reminder of our urgent need for action. 

Cllr George Potter, Lead Councillor for Environment and Climate Change, says: 

"Earth Day is not just a day to celebrate our planet, it's also a call for action. In Guildford we're committed to reaching our target of being carbon neutral by 2030. We want our residents and business to be part of that journey and support them in making more sustainable choices. 

"I encourage people to try something new this Earth Day and explore the local resources available to help you live more sustainably. We all have a part to play in creating a healthier, cleaner, and more resilient Guildford." 

Here's some easy, impactful tips to help you lower your carbon footprint, reduce waste and live more sustainably: 

Top sustainability tips for Guildford residents 

  • Cut down on single use plastics: Use reusable water bottles, coffee cups and shopping bags. Visit Local Zero Waste (opens new window) to find zero waste shops and suppliers near you. 

  • Reduce your food waste: Plan meals in advance so you only buy what you need, store food properly and compost scraps if you can. Join local food waste schemes such as OLIO or Too Good to Go. 

  • Look at renewable energy: Consider switching to a green energy provider or installing solar panels. Find out more about renewable energy help on our website. 

  • Get involved locally: Join a community clean-up or tree planting event. Or, you can volunteer with local groups such as Zero Carbon Guildford. 

  • Share what you're doing: Let friends and family know how you're becoming more sustainable and encourage them to join you! 

Top sustainability tips for Guildford businesses 

  • Track your energy use: Investing in smart thermostats can help reduce heating bills. Replace halogen bulbs with LED ones; they consume far less energy.

  • Promote recycling: Make it easy for customers or colleagues to recycle correctly. Label recycling bins clearly and look to work with sustainable waste partners. 

  • Encourage green commuting: Offer incentives to staff for cycling to work or catching public transport. 

  • Cut back on packaging: Work with suppliers to reduce unnecessary packaging. Offer discounts to customers who bring reusable containers. 

  • Share what you're doing: Let your customers know about your green story and how you're becoming more sustainable. Encourage them to get involved too! 

As part of our response to the Climate Emergency, we've developed a Climate Change Action Plan to tackle our carbon emissions. You can read about it on our website.

You can also read more here about our response to the Climate Emergency.

Published 17 April 2025.