Get involved

Choose to become part of the climate change solution today!

When we drive the car, take a shower, make a cup of tea, cook a meal or listen to a CD we use energy and that releases CO₂.

The average Australian household releases around 13 000 kg of CO₂ each year. By contrast, the average Swedish household’s contribution is only 6800 kg.

By reducing our household carbon footprint we can all do something about climate change. It begins with simple actions, such as deciding what you want from the fridge before opening
the door and hanging your washing on the clothes line rather than
using the drier. And the great bit is that it is easy and doesn’t have
to cost a lot of money.

Everyone can help address climate change, so get involved!

What can you do?

• Take the Low Carbon Diet
• Apply for Low Carbon Diet Community Funding
• Register for the ClimateSmart Home Service
• Measure your carbon footprint with our Carbon Calculator
• Ladies you can join the national 1 Million Women campaign
• When buying new appliances shop at a ClimateSmart Retail store
• Take advantage of grants, rebates and funding on offer to help you go green
• Join a ClimateSmart Business Cluster and work with like-minded business groups
• Queensland motorists can help balance their vehicles’ emissions through a new vehicle offset contribution scheme – go to www.reversetheeffect.com.au