The WEA has signed up to 10:10; that is a commitment to reduce carbon emissions by 10% during 2010. Currently 54,270 People • 2,065 Businesses • 1,067 Schools, Universities and Colleges • 1,437 other Organisations have signed up to the 10:10 campaign and this number is growing. For more information on the 10:10 campain click here.

The WEA in the West Midlands have identified the required reduction in our electricity costs and staff have been asked to undertake a number of actions (such as turning off computer screens when not in use) to help us achieve this. Car mileage for 2009 is being calculated so that the target for this year can be identified and different processes are being examined in order to reduce copying and paper use. Most of these actions are small changes which collectively make an impact on our environment.

Sustainability Curriculum

WEA are also looking for tutors who would like to develop this work in the classroom- either by running existing classes in a more sustainable way, through educating learners, or if you simply have an interest and would like to be involved' . Lucy Wilkins is developing this work within the West Midlands, please get in touch if you are interested or would simply like to know more. lwilkins@wea.org.uk