| RESPECT THE MOUNTAIN |
11 March 2005 |
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All profits from the sale of the wristbands will go towards a carbon replacement tree planting scheme and research project.
Ski Club of
Great Britain's Campaign There are masses
of other ways you can reduce your own footprint. To the above,
Natives would also add that you should think about the number of
'food miles' you consume. Buy local products from local stores whereever
possible. If you shop from a supermarket, note where food is sourced
and try to buy fruit and vegetables that are in season. Mail
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Tuning
into the trend set by the 'Livestrong', anti-bullying and anti-racism
wristband campaigns, The Ski Club of Great Britain is launching
a 'Respect the Mountain' wristband
campaign as part of its 
Do
not Litter - When the snow melts, the litter will still be
there. Bin it or take it home. Orange peel takes up to two years
to break down, and cigarette ends up to five years. If you find
litter on the slopes, do the right thing - pick it up. 
Encourage
tour operators to go green - Find out if your tour operator
offers train travel as an alternative to flying, if they use paper
from sustainable forests for brochures, low-wattage light bulbs
in chalets and bio-degradable detergents. 
