Buy Less, Feel Better

Do you ever feel like your shopping habits could do with a reset?

If you’ve been trying to take control of your spending - and take action for the planet by buying less - then this workshop will help you understand your habits and build new ones that are better for both your pocket and your wellbeing.

Who is this workshop suitable for?

This workshop is a good choice for anyone feeling uncomfortable with their current shopping habits and looking for inspiration and practical tips to buy less and feel better - so that's everyone who wants to reduce their impact in the world and live a little lighter!

After completing this workshop you will be able to:

• Reflect on your relationship with different kinds of shopping and identify areas for change;
• Understand how reducing consumption can have a powerful impact on people, planet, and our own wellbeing;
• Learn techniques for making intentional purchases, and avoiding unhealthy ones;
• Save money and reduce your climate footprint by shopping for pre-loved items like a pro;
• This workshop will give you lots of ideas for saving money and feeling better by reducing the amount of stuff in your life.

Good to know:

Green Squirrel workshops are friendly, informal and welcoming. You do not need any prior knowledge of climate or nature to take part.

Although we encourage everyone to join with their camera on and take part in group discussions, we understand that some people will prefer to attend with their camera off. We do not use breakout rooms.

Tutor profiles:

Hannah Garcia has been running community interest company Green Squirrel with Becca Clarke since 2012 in order to offer a helping hand to anyone who wants to take action for people, place and planet.

Hannah has a background in sustainability engagement and outdoor learning, and she’s interested in climate communication and active travel. Having worked in museums, nature reserves, and urban farms she ran her own food and farming education business before joining Green Squirrel after a chance meeting with Becca involving some cake.

Worker Voice

Your course will be delivered by an expert tutor who will guide you and your fellow workers on a three-stage journey during your course:

• Issues – how does this issue affect you and your colleagues?
• Ideas – what would make things better for you and your colleagues?
• Involvement – how can you and your colleagues get involve in making positive changes in your workplace, including through your trade union?

You will take part in activities that capture your voice and we will communicate the outcomes anonymously to UNISON local branches, self-organised groups and sectoral forums. This means voice on the subject is heard at the heart of your union’s democratic structures.

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Provider: Green Squirrel

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This course is organised by UNISON Cymru Wales and is funded by the Wales Union Learning Fund (WULF). To attend this course, you must be living/working in Wales and be employed within public services.

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