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Climate change ... all about

Page content: Environmental action | Getting about | Choosing what you eat | Growing your own | Vegetarian recipes |

 
 

Climate change is caused by many different things. There are things you can do to reduce your carbon footprint. Recycle grey water, collect rainwater, grow your own food, cycle instead of driving, recycle waste, even eating less meat can help.

Environmental action

Recycling grey water and installing water tanks is great for the environment, but you need to be aware of safety issues.

Getting about

Bicycle riding is carbon neutral and great for you health. Hop on your bike and help the planet.

Choosing what you eat

Some foods produce more greenhouse gasses than others. Eating less meat may be good for your health and good for the planet.

Growing your own

Growing your own vegetables is good for the environment and good for you. People of any age or ability can start a vegetable garden.

Vegetarian recipes
Choose healthy recipes with little or no meat from our wide range of recipes.

More information
EPA Victoria – Climate change.
Department of Climate Change, Australia - Climate change science FAQs.
Department of Human Services - Climate change.
Australian Academy of Science - Local air pollution begins at home.
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