A little green man is our newest resident.
Earlier in the year a little green man appeared on the island and it looks like he is going to stay. Eco Savvy is his name and he is here to help us live a more sustainable life.
In April a growing group of like minded people from all around the island fledged the project by opening a community shop opening in Whiting Bay. The shop is a direct response to an aspiration of zero waste on the island. It sells unwanted donated items, second chance items from islanders and inspirational upcycled items.
Eco Savvy welcomes members to join him completely free and your membership entitles you to a voice within the project. The aim is to bring all these voices together into a choral response to the challenges we present in the 21st century as we strive to live a greener and cleaner life. Low impact on our beautiful planet lies at the heart of the little green man.
Since opening the shop has gone from strength to strength and membership is approaching the 300 mark. This natural momentum has spurred this growing community forward and on Sunday 21st September Eco Savvy hosted his first skills sharing day. He is keen to provide islanders and visitors a chance to learn new skills and on this day Whiting Bay hall was a hive of activity. From learning bike maintenance to crochet to painting a community mural – it was all happening and so much more! It was a truly unique day on the island and the first of many more to come. Eco Savvy is already deep in planning mode for a Christmas Crafts day in December.
Please note the community shop will be closed from Monday 6th – Sunday 12th October for a small shop refurbishment.
Not one to rest for too long Eco Savvy is planning his first major fundraiser for the project on Friday 24th October. He will be hosting a fashion show and auction at a social night at the village hall in Whiting Bay. Rumour has it he was being fitted for a very special outfit and he is really quite excited. Invitations to members will be going out very soon via e-mail and posters will also soon start appearing. Full details will be in the Banner newspaper in due course.
So, our little green man has been a welcomed new resident to the island and his growing community of supporters are an impressive bunch of people. His favourite thing is to sign up new members and he stands outside the shop to welcome each and every one of them. Do pop into the shop next time you are passing and one of his wonderful volunteers will tell you all about his plans for the future.
