Eco Week+ 2025! TOGETHER WE CAN
What’s it all about?
a dedicated initiative spanning 10 days, aimed at elevating awareness, promoting sustainable practices, and celebrating community efforts towards
environmental preservation
We've all noticed the changing weather patterns, the increase in local flooding of roads and fields, and the decline in biodiversity.
These issues aren't just distant headlines; they're happening right here in and around Wells, and it's up to us to take action. Whether you're feeling confused, a bit fearful, extremely knowledgeable, or simply unsure of what to do next, this event is for you.
Our ten-day celebration is all about uniting our community—sharing knowledge, answering questions, and, most importantly, having fun!
Outcomes from EcoWeek 2025
We will share outcomes here from EcoWeek 2025 over the next few weeks:
Wells Blue School Student Sustainability Pledges
During Eco Week 2025, inspiring assemblies were held in the school with an eco theme and as a result 181 Blue School students took part in making environmental pledges. Each student could make up to three commitments, resulting in a total of 482 individual pledges – an impressive show of enthusiasm and environmental awareness across the school. On average, each student made 2.7 pledges, demonstrating strong engagement and a genuine willingness to act.
Everyday Sustainability
The most popular pledges focused on simple, achievable habits that make a real difference:
Turning off lights and electronic devices when not in use (chosen by 109 students)
Walking, cycling, or using public transport to school (54 students)
Recycling correctly at school and home (48 students)
Spending more time outdoors and appreciating nature (44 students)
Using a reusable water bottle instead of single-use plastics (42 students)
These top pledges show that students clearly understand the importance of small daily actions in tackling environmental challenges.
Responsibility and Respect
Many students pledged to act responsibly within school and at home, for example:
Taking care of their belongings so they last longer
Bringing packed lunches in reusable containers
Respecting school grounds and keeping them tidy
This demonstrates a strong sense of personal responsibility and care for the school environment.
Leadership and Advocacy
A smaller but significant number of students made pledges linked to leadership and advocacy, such as:
Joining the Sustainability Ambassador group
Challenging wasteful behaviour
Writing to their MP about environmental issues
These pledges highlight a growing group of students ready to lead change and encourage others.
Key Takeaway
The Eco Week Challenge has shown that Blue School students are aware, motivated, and ready to make a difference. The wide range of pledges—covering energy saving, waste reduction, sustainable transport, and environmental respect—illustrates a vibrant culture of sustainability within the school. Together, these actions show that small changes, when made collectively, have a powerful impact.
Wells Environment Network - October 2025
More outcomes from EcoWeek 2025 will be shared soon.
What’s On
During EcoWeek+ there’s something for everyone to enjoy and be inspired by. Just click on the images below for more information about a specific event.
"Every individual matters. Every individual has a role to play. Every individual makes a difference.”
Jane Goodall
Looking for Inspiration?
“Most of us now sense that we’re in deep trouble with climate. But it can often seem like we’re alone in these worries – and when we feel alone, we feel powerless. But once we realise that a majority feels the same way, then we know that we’re part of something very powerful.” Climate Majority Project
In Wells and the surrounding the surrounding area there are many who are taking action to make a difference to their carbon footprint. These small changes add up to a big difference. We’ll be highlighting many others things you can do during EcoWeek+. What do you do - we’d love to know. Just send a short film and we’ll add it here to inspire others.
“The most alarming aspect of climate change is the scale of the challenge. The most heartening is that we have the knowledge and means to tackle it. What we need now is the will.”
George Monbiot
nurturing our environment together
The Wells Environment Network is where individuals and organisations, come together to promote environmental stewardship and reduce carbon emissions in the Wells region and it’s vicinity.
Our Members
Wells City Council, Somerset Council, Somerset Wildlife Trust, Wells and District Wildlife Group, Sustainable Wells: Freecycle, Fresh & Good, Make & Mend, Repair Café, Tor Hill Lane, Sustainable Food Somerset, Centre for Sustainable Energy, FIXY, Strawberry Line Association, Wells Bus Users Group, Wells Scout and Beaver Groups, Wells Community Shed, Wells Lions Club, Heads Up, Wells Bishop’s Palace, Wells Cathedral, Wells Blue School, Wells Cathedral School.
Special thanks to Chris Lee for artwork on the logo.
Become A Volunteer
Volunteering in local community environment projects offers numerous benefits for you, the community and the environment. Here’s how:
Positive Environmental Impact: You can contribute to tangible improvements like planting trees, cleaning up litter, and restoring habitats, which protect and enhance biodiversity. Volunteering also raises awareness about environmental issues and sustainable practices, inspiring others to take action and make sustainable choices.
Personal Growth and Well-Being: You’ll develops new skills, from marketing and project management to pond clearing and wildlife monitoring and, depending on the project it may boost your physical fitness and mental well-being by connecting with nature.
Community Building: Working together on shared goals you’ll build relationships to those living and working nearby, fostering a sense of community
If you’d like to volunteer to support during or after EcoWeek+ click the button below for a list of participants. Select one to read more about them and to get in touch.