to recruit 1 million women across the country to take action on
climate change and collectively stop a minimum of 1 million
tonnes of CO2 pollution from entering the atmosphere. This is
the equivalent of taking 250,000 cars off the road for 12 months
- enough pollution to fill 2.1 billion wheelie bins or 20 billion
balloons. Every woman that joins makes a commitment to cut a
minimum of 1 tonne from her daily life in a year.
they can implement in their daily lives to reduce their negative
impact on the environment.
Isaacs the campaign founder. "This campaign has to cross nu-
merous boundaries to reach communities of women from all
walks of life."
www.1millionwomen.com.au offers dozens of activity choices
- across the six key areas for reducing pollution - to get your 1
tonne. You will also be able to track your progress.
getting rid of your car, or buying 100% Green Power, there
are many smaller items that can help the planet and save you
money too. Here are four things you can do that will add up to
at least 1 tonne of CO2 cuts over a year.
cutting out one 150g red meat meal a week, you can save
approx. 195kg of CO2 in a year.
emissions. By dressing for the season and weather, and
using less heating and air-conditioning, we can make real
dollar savings too and cut 600kg of CO2 a year for a
three bedroom home.
paper and cardboard, and electronic e-waste are all likely
to have a recycling option. Even for one person recycling
constantly can cut 200kg of CO2 a year.
up to 250kg of CO2 pollution a year.
significant behavioural changes that reduce CO2 pollution
without diminishing your quality of life.