Action Tracker
Hands On
You can read about all the good deeds in the world - but it's
much more fun to get out there and do them! You can make a
change yourself!
We have compiled a list of ideas just to get you going. Try
these eco activities - share them with your family and friends.
Rate your progress. Be honest so you know what you can work on.
From waste, water and energy to what you eat and what you buy -
its all about taking action... These things all add up. Give them a
go at home and at school - and encourage your friends - we can all
make a difference!
Project Ideas
So you already pick up rubbish and turn the tap off? We think you're ready for a bigger challenge! Jumpstart your own project today. Planning is easy. If you can dream it you can do it. Whether it is to help your family, school or community cut peak
...
Help prepare your family's extreme weather kit.
You will need supplies and equipment for a few days. A radio, torch, food and water are essential. What else?
The Drop Challenge
How much water do you use each day? How could you find out?
Are you living green?
Make a to do list to put on the fridge.
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Everyday Ideas
It is ok if you or your friends can't take on a huge world changing project in Term 3. It is the little things that all add up. Have a go at some of these easy things you can do every day to make a difference in your backyard, your community and your
...
Clean it greener!
Use old clothes as household rags for cleaning
Save it!
Being careful with water when taps are running. Turning off taps so they don’t drip and report dripping taps to an adult...
Warm Up!
Wearing a jumper when it is cold (not using a heater).
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Fantastic Facts
Australians use approximately four times more energy per person
than the world average. www.solarschools.net
Most of our energy sources originate from the sun
The North Queensland coast is one of the wettest places in
Australia
It takes 125 recycled plastic milk bottles to manufacture a 140
litre wheelie bin from recycled plastic.
95% less energy is needed to make aluminium from used cans
rather then from raw materials
Transport is responsible for 15 percent of Australia's
greenhouse pollution - second only to coal fired electricity.
230,000 homes can be powered by the world's largest wind farm in
Texas, USA. That's the entire population of the Northern
Territory.
With an estimated population of only 30 to 40 in the wild,
endangered Gilbert's potoroo is one of our rarest mammals
Extra load in the car increases fuel consumption. Empty out
anything you don't need to cart around.
Standby energy: the power used by an appliance when it seems to
be turned off but still uses power to keep led light or a clock
running. Accounts for 10% of a homes energy use costing Australia's
$950 million a year and tons of CO2.
There are over 2000 Museums in Australia!
It takes 10L of water to make just one 4A sheet of paper.
There are 1300 critically endangered grey nurse sharks on
Australia's east coast.
