We have put together a couple of case studies that demonstrate how BetterPoints behaviour change programmes are more than paying for themselves, delivering high value and real change for local authorities in both public health and active/sustainable travel. Some highlights are picked out below, and you can download the full case studies for free here.…
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Charlie, a Business Support and Events Officer, was recently over the moon when he won a £1,400 Batribike e-bike in the Choose How You Move Warwick workplace challenge. His journey to greener and healthier living began with a casual chat with a colleague, who mentioned the challenge. Intrigued, he signed up. Charlie had been relying…
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Local councils and health authorities want to encourage people to get more exercise or travel more actively, and walking (for those that can and wheeling for those that cannot) is a great place to begin: its cheap, easy to get started and available to most people. National Walking Month, which kicks off today, is the…
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The climate crisis is not a distant problem that can be postponed or ignored. It is happening now, and it is affecting millions of lives and ecosystems around the world. Waiting for political decisions is a luxury we simply cannot afford; we must foster a groundswell of urgent change instead. IPPR’s recent call for increased…
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Rebecca’s journey towards a greener and more active lifestyle didn’t begin with a sudden burst of motivation. In fact, she freely admits that she wasn’t one for regular exercise or walking, preferring the convenience of driving to get around. However, a desire to be fitter lingered in the back of her mind, prompting her to…
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Many people were sceptical when the UN announced its sustainability goals in 2015. How could the world achieve such ambitious targets by 2030, especially when some countries seemed more interested in their own interests than the common good? Well, one way to tackle this challenge is to use technology and incentives to motivate people to…
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‘I never used to walk before I joined the BetterPoints Hounslow challenge’, says Ishrat. ‘It’s such a helpful app, it has encouraged me in all aspects, walking, running, and cycling too. ‘Each day is like a new day and a new challenge for me, and the app encourages me to do more every day. ‘I’ve lost over 4…
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Cycling is a great way to get around actively and a great way to exercise, but it’s not what most people choose when they take up the challenge to travel actively. The UK government’s latest figures show that walking far outweighs cycling as an active travel choice – in the number of trips, the number…
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We all know the importance of a healthy local economy: it provides jobs, supports businesses, fosters community and belonging, and creates a shared stake in the prosperity and wellbeing of an area. Surrey’s Greener Future is a BetterPoints programme for Surrey County Council that rewards people for travelling more sustainably and shopping locally. Many of…
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Nikki enjoys being outside and spending hours in the garden, and loves to give something back to the local community. She signed up to BetterPoints Southwark as soon as she heard about it through a local newsletter. ‘It seemed to come at the right time as I was keen to increase my level of activity…
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Teresa used to drive everywhere but made a conscious decision to get rid of her car when she moved to a flat close to Leamington Spa’s town centre, where everything was accessible by foot and public transport. She joined the local Choose How You Move BetterPoints programme to keep her motivated and has found it…
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Heathrow Airport’s Way2Go app programme, built by BetterPoints, helps reduce CO2 emissions from staff commuting to support the airport’s Surface Access Strategy and Net Zero Plan. In a four-month pilot, employees of Heathrow Airport Limited, Border Force and World Duty Free could download the free app and earn Way2Go Points for walking, cycling, car-sharing and…
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We have put together two case studies for you that show how BetterPoints behaviour change programmes are more than paying for themselves, delivering high value and real change for local authorities in both public health and active/sustainable travel.
