3 Facts That Prove Individual Changes Make A Difference To The Planet If Yr Feeling Apathetic

Between the ongoing impacts of the pandemic, the Pete and Kim saga, and so much more, it’s been a weird year so far. To add insult to injury, we’ve also faced a considerable number of catastrophic natural events — because, on top of everything, we’re currently living through the ugly repercussions of climate change. If you’re not convinced, Australia’s Climate Council has put it quite bluntly — the increased frequency and severity of extreme weather events, including floods and droughts

bushfire seasonsWHO has also named climate changeabout 15 tonnes of CO2 per yeara lot this study from 2017

According to one recent study out of the US, if every person cut their meat consumption by 25%, it would reduce annual greenhouse gas emissions by 1%.

5,222 million metric tons of carbon dioxide annuallyWe’re not saying you have to go vegan, or even vegetarian, or put a label on what you do! It’s just about being mindful for that 25% of the time — swap the steak at the pub for the pumpkin gnocchi or falafel wrap, you know the drill. You could also start joining in on Meat Free Mondays too if that tickles your fancy.This Spanish study

Recycling just one plastic bottle saves enough energy to power a computer for 25 minutes.

to the WWFbrands like Colgate

Switching a 30km commute from a car ride to public transport can reduce CO2 emissions by 9kgs per day, and over 20,000 kgs in a year.

right direction in fighting climate change and the degradation of our planet in general

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