POUR SOME VINEGAR ON IT
We don’t mean to sound like your grandmother, but vinegar is an amazing non-toxic cleaning aid and a great alternative to many chemical agents. Ditch the bleach and other harsh chemicals and discover how to clean the toilet (and much more) at
VersatileVinegar.org.
GO FULL FRONTAL
Use a frontloading washing machine and you’ll save around 70 litres of water per wash compared to a top loader. Reduce costs by using the cold cycle instead of the hot. If you’re getting a new machine or are looking for more ways to conserve energy, check out
Eskom’s website.
GET ORGAN-ISED
We don’t want to be morbid, but if the unthinkable were to happen and you’re on the Organ Donor Register, you could help up to 10 other people. Pick up a registration form at your local Organ Donor Foundation office, phone 0800 22 6611 or visit the
ODF’s website.
BACKPACK FOR CHARITY
For a holiday with a difference, why not apply for one of Mission Australia’s Big Six Challenges for 2010? Walk the Inca or the Kokoda Trail, explore the Himalayas or see the Great Wall of China. Visit
Inspired Adventures.
GET YOUR NEWS ONLINE
Sign up for free up-to-the-minute bulletins at the
Environmental News Network website. It’ll update you on everything from endangered tigers to climate change.
CUT YOUR CUPPA CONSUMPTION
If you’re only having one cup of tea, just fill the kettle with as much water as you need. Also, leave your hair until it’s 90% dry before blasting it with the hair dryer.
DON’T EAT SO MANY CHIPS
Or other ‘high embodied energy’ foods – that is, those that involve a lot of energy and water to produce. Snacks with aluminium-lined packaging (peanuts, potato chips, garlic bread) and freeze-dried instant coffee are all culprits.