MAKE A CHANGE
Recommendations from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) have highlighted some key lifestyle swaps we all can make to better protect Mother Nature. By following these tips you may also do your health (and wallet!) a favour … HEATING AND COOLING
As we head into the warmer months, consider sustainable ways to cool your home. Fans use around 90 per cent less energy than air conditioners, meaning they’re also cheaper to run.
DITCH YOUR CAR
Given that 55 per cent of Aussies fail to meet the physical activity guidelines, leaving your car at home to walk or cycle could be a serious win for your wellbeing as well as for the planet!
AIR TRAVEL
A standard one-hour flight can emit 90kg of carbon dioxide per passenger. Buy carbon offset units to reduce the impact, take direct flights when possible and consider other modes of transport.
ENERGY AWARENESS
Appliances can make up 30 per cent of the energy that we use. Check the energy rating of white goods before you buy them – it might save you a small fortune in the long run.
PLANT-BASED DIET
While we’re not saying you need to cut out meat entirely, adding more plant-based foods is healthier for you and the earth. Consider adding three or four meat-free days to your week.
STOP FOOD WASTE
Did you know the average Aussie throws away around $1050 of food per household each year? The Swag is a non-toxic, sustainable, machine-washable, and compostable food storage solution that can keep fruit and vegies fresh for at least two weeks. “Since becoming a mum, I have been so aware of how much waste our family makes collectively,” says The Swag ambassador Natalie Bassingthwaighte. “While I can’t change the entire world, I can change my own.”