
Everyday actions
Together we're making progress, but there's a lot more to do. Every action, no matter how big or small, can make a difference for the Reef.
#Five things you can do:
1. Cut food waste
Australian households waste 2.5 million tonnes of food each year. That’s nearly 300 kilograms per person.
2. Be water wise
Cutting your daily shower from eight minutes to four minutes saves up to 13,140 litres of water and 350 kilograms of carbon dioxide every year.
3. Take public transport
Over a 10km trip, a single passenger produces around 1.7kg of carbon dioxide in a car, compared to just 0.4kg on a train.
4. Say no to single-use plastic
Billions of pieces of plastic waste, including discarded items and microplastics, litter coral reefs across the Asia-Pacific region, including the Great Barrier Reef. Plastic has direct negative impacts for Reef wildlife and habitats, as well as for human health. It also contributes to emissions throughout its lifecycle – from production to management as a waste product.
5. Unplug electrical devices
Leaving your computer and monitor on for a year generates the same amount of greenhouse gas as a car travelling from Sydney to Perth.
