Things we can ALL do

How many times do we give up on something because the problem just seems so HUGE?

We know how you feel! But have you also heard the saying, "A journey begins with a single step"?

There are lots of steps we can start doing right now to make a difference. Read about some of these things right here, you will be surprised at how much can be achieved with a little imagination!

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  2 Countries 1 Future powered by clean energy

  In celebration of World Environment Day, Green Cross Australia, Questacon and Polycom invite primary school kids from across Australia and the US to participate in the Future Sparks panel discussion 'Future Sparks: 2 Countries, 1 Future powered by clean energy'

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  Kids CAN make a difference

  8-year-old environmentalist Winter raised $250 in 12 hours, even after her friends' parents called her 'stupid' for caring.

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  Recycling makes sense!

  Every time we through something out, we are throwing away the energy that made that product AND we are adding unnecessary waste to landfill. Explore the wonderful world of recycling here!

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  City to Soil

  It might sound obvious, but we are only just getting this going.

  Collecting EVERYONE'S food scraps to make compost to spread back on the farmers' fields where all our food is grown. Healthy soils, good crops and reduced need for chemicals.

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  Track your actions

  Make a change yourself - ideas galore here!

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  Games are good

  Check out the latest technology through a cool online car racing game.

  You might even build your own game to explore cool, clean fuels and green design.

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  Take 3: Plastic in the Pacific

  Have you heard about the new island in the north Pacific ocean? You can help.

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  Sharing - great for the planet

  Take a look at this video clip - sharing is good for the soul and the planet.

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  Sharing App

  A smart phone app to connect people and diverting material from landfill.

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  That's not rubbish!

  Gorgeous! Scuptures made from old CDs, making sustainable art.

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• Like to learn more?

  Listen to some Australian reseaches working at the cutting edge of low carbon design.

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