Starting is always the hardest part. Here are some tips we have pulled together to show you some small ways you can become more environmentally and sustainably conscious, and begin your journey as a Nature Warrior.
Ideas to get your started
10 simple things you can start doing to help protect the earth
- Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. Cut down on what you throw away. Follow the three “R’s” to conserve natural resources and landfill space.
- Volunteer. Volunteer for cleanups in your community. You can get involved in protecting your watershed, too.
- Educate. When you further your own education, you can help others understand the importance and value of our natural resources.
- Conserve water. The less water you use, the less runoff and wastewater that eventually end up in the ocean.
- Choose sustainable. Learn how to make smart seafood choices at www.fishwatch.gov.
- Shop wisely. Buy less plastic and bring a reusable shopping bag.
- Use long-lasting light bulbs. Energy efficient light bulbs reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Also flip the light switch off when you leave the room!
- Plant a tree. Trees provide food and oxygen. They help save energy, clean the air, and help combat climate change. Try growing some of your own food.
- Don’t send chemicals into our waterways. Choose non-toxic chemicals in the home and office.
- Bike more. Walk more. Drive less.
More ideas to get you started
- Save the Children: https://www.savethechildren.org.au/our-stories/learning-about-climate-change
- Green Kids Guide to Threatened Species: 9 Ways You Can Help https://www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/threatened/publications/factsheet-green-kids-guide-threatened-species-9-ways
Be Inspired to make a difference
#NatureForAll
Organisations and individuals around the world are finding ways to increase connectedness with nature. #NatureForAll is a global movement to inspire love of nature. Partners representing health, education, museums, zoos, botanical gardens, aquaria, youth, tourism, technology and more are inspiring action for people, place and planet.
Key strategies underlying best practice for connecting people with nature have been summarised in the #NatureForAll Playbook.
Watch Extinction with David Attenborough
https://iview.abc.net.au/show/extinction-with-david-attenborough
Australia’s Young Achievers are making their mark this World Environment Day
www.awardsaustralia.com/news/australian-young-achievers-are-making-their-mark-this-world-environment-day
World Environment Day Festival Sunshine Coast 2021
