The air that we breathe is vital to us all, as breathing is not a choice, it's an essential part of our day to day lives.
You may not be able to see, taste or feel it, but in that air is pollution and that can affect us.
In a joint project between local charity, the Dog, Duck and Cat Trust, Sandwell Public Health, and the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), a story and series of resources have been created based around a brand new central character.
Auntie Duck has been created to raise awareness of air pollution, but also to highlight simple and positive things we can all do to help reduce that pollution, make our air that bit clearer, and save some money.
As you are a Local Authority that's part of the WMCA we're asking you to help us spread the word.
We have a very simple comms message that we'd like you to send out to encourage people to 'Meet Auntie Duck' which is below:
The air that we breathe is vital to us all, as breathing is not a choice, it's an essential part of our day to day lives.
You may not be able to see, taste or feel it, but in that air is pollution and that can affect us.
Auntie Duck is a brand-new character that has been created to raise awareness of air pollution, but also to highlight simple and positive things we can all do to help reduce that pollution, make our air that bit clearer, and save some money!
There are loads of things for you to do and get involved in, if you're a school, someone who works with children, or you're a Parent or Carer, so why not visit
www.dogduckandcat.co.uk
And 'Meet Auntie Duck' to find out more...
We also have a range of promotional materials, why not take a look and organise a display somewhere for everyone to see?
Please send the comms to all the schools in your area so they know about these resources as they are free for them to use, all we ask is for feedback.
For schools and professionals there are lessons and resources that can be used with children, in years 2, 3 and 4.
Lessons plans and interactive resources have been created that cover:
For parents and carers there is a story, animation, quizzes and other activities, they can use with their children, aged 6 to 9, to learn all about the simple things we can do to make the quality of our air better but also save some money and improve our health.
Please send our comms out as far and wide as you can, let the community know and get involved, and let's all help make our air that bit better!
If you have any questions, ideas or suggestions for us please get in touch info@dogduckandcat.co.uk