It's easy to go greener!

There's been a lot of talk lately about the environment, how it's being damaged and what should be done about it. No-one wants to harm our atmosphere, oceans, or unique Australian wildlife, but sometimes it's hard to know how to make the best choices for our world. The good news is there's a lot of things you can do to help improve the future of our planet.

This website has info on what you can do to help save the environment, and it's easier than you think. To get you started, we've got a list of 3 low-cost things you can do this week, and why they'll make a difference.

1. Buy some compact fluorescent light globes so you'll have them ready when your current lights blow out. They cost more than the normal sort, but last up to 8 times longer and are much more efficient. Anything that uses less electricity is a good idea, because our power mostly comes from coal-fired power plants that create a lot of pollution. Within a few years incandescent bulbs will no longer be available in Australia, so why not make the change early? Bonus: using these all through your house will reduce your power bill.
2. Reduce your junk mail: Put up a "No Junk Mail" sign, and join the ADMA's No Contact list. The average Australian household receives over 1000 pieces of junk mail every year, made from harvested trees, most of which only get thrown into landfill anyway.
3. Buy a microfibre cleaning cloth to use in your bathroom or kitchen. These can be used with just warm water to clean your house, reducing the amount of chemical sprays and cleaners that get washed into our waterways. Most supermarkets and hardware stores carry them, with a big range to choose from.

Now that you've got a jump-start, browse through the rest of this site to get more ideas for easy ways to go green. We've included lots of links so that when you try the green idea you can find out more details on how to do it.