Welcome to The Big Green Idea

We are a dynamic new charity dedicated to showing people how sustainable living can be easy, healthy, inexpensive and fun. Read more about why we set up the BGI here →

Bus cottage window

We aim to do this in an accessible and hands-on way - using our specially adapted eco-bus which is now ready to take bookings for 2009!

Our Big Green Bus is equipped with a solar-powered cinema and a space for talks and workshops. We also carry a huge range of energy-saving devices, natural skincare and cleaning products, recycled items, clothing made from sustainable crops, composting systems and much more besides. As well as showcasing greener alternatives to everyday items and demonstrating how they can help us to reduce our impact on the planet we will offer information about local environmental initiatives and support groups. Read more about our bus here →

The Big Green Idea would like to thank its friends and sponsors.


Our bus’s first outing!
Our bus refit is almost complete and we have set a date for our first outing. We will be attending the Big Bradford Green Fair at Barton Farm Country Park near Bath on Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th October. More →
Watch our Big Green Bus video!
At the start of 2008 Brigit went to Swindon to collect the first bus and take it up to Herefordshire for refitting. The day was filmed by a professional TV company in a short film that includes interviews with Brigit covering her hopes and aspirations for the project . (Dialup | Broadband)
The birth of an Eco-bus
Follow the story of the birth of our Big Green Eco-bus and find out why Brigit needed a surfboard! More →