COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENTGreener Villages
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Purver's Patch Community Engagement
If you live in Beech Grove, Fairpiece or Old Hill in Wherwell, please complete our survey on the future of Purver's Patch here.
Impact
What people say...
After running the initiative for one year we asked people how Greener Villages has affected them:
* 100% felt the initiative had a positive impact on the villages and the community * Nearly 80% of respondents said they were recycling more as a result * 26% indicated that they have actively participated in wilding and wildlife support * 36% had embraced grow your own vegetables, composting and reducing food waste (36%) * Other effects that were mentioned included increased interest in the green movement, actively using less plastic and ownership of electric car and car charging facilities at home * When we asked people what their main concerns were, around 30% of respondents felt that waste management and biodiversity were at the top of their list |