Eco Open Houses: Sharing Sustainable Practices and Building Resilient Communities

How can everyday sustainable practices become a source of inspiration and connection within communities? Eco Open Houses offer a simple, practical way for people to share what they are doing in their homes while encouraging others to explore more sustainable ways of living.

In this webinar, Pauline from Transition Town Worthing shares practical guidance on how to organize an Eco Open House in your local community. By opening their homes and inviting neighbors to see sustainable solutions in action, participants can exchange ideas, learn from each other, and discover accessible steps toward lower-impact living.

Eco Open Houses help individuals save money, build confidence, and experiment with new approaches—from energy efficiency and reducing waste to growing food, conserving resources, and creating more resilient households.

More than a home tour, this approach strengthens community relationships by turning sustainability from an abstract idea into something visible, practical, and shared.

In this webinar, you will explore:

• How to organize an Eco Open House in your community
• Ways to share sustainable practices through peer learning
• How local examples can inspire wider behavior change
• Building stronger connections between neighbors
• Supporting resilient and sustainable communities

This session is ideal for Transition groups, community organizers, sustainability practitioners, neighborhood networks, and anyone interested in eco-friendly living, community resilience, and creating positive change through local action.