Weekly Resolutions
Green Resolutions is a free, weekly email information service. Planet Ark will provide you with eco tips and tricks to help you tread more lightly on the planet and reduce your carbon footprint in 2009. We know that no one can do everything, but believe that everyone can do something! We’ll show you simple ways to make a difference and be the change you want to see.
Week 8 - 24 February 2010
I resolve to give my Aluminium Cans new lives by taking them home to recycle when I've been out.
Week 4 - 28 January 2010
I resolve to get a cover for my pool (if I have one) to save the thousands of litres of water that are lost through evaporation each year.
Week 3 - 19 January 2010
I resolve to make responsible seafood choices when eating out or cooking to help sustain fish stocks.
Week 54 - 12 January 2010
I resolve to find options for recycling or donating my unwanted electrical goods such as mobile phones, computers and white goods to save precious resources from wasting away in landfill.
Week 53 - 5 January 2010
I resolve to enjoy and care for our great outdoors during the holiday season.
Week 52 - 29 December 2009
I resolve to give the environment a Happy New Year by encouraging my household and house guests to recycle right.
Week 51 - 22 December 2009
I resolve to use recyclable or reusable gift cards and wrap this festive season, in order to reduce waste and save resources.
Week 50 - 14 December 2009
I resolve to reduce my environmental impact this Festive Season by choosing organic, local and sustainable produce wherever possible; and minimise waste by buying only what I need and composting the leftovers.
Week 49 - 8 December 2009
I resolve to avoid giving throw-away batteries and battery-operated gifts this Christmas, to reduce resource wastage.
Week 48 - 1 December 2009
I resolve to consider the environment this Christmas by buying eco- gifts or giving something non-material to my friends and family to reduce consumption and support sustainable production.
Week 47 - 24 November 2009
I resolve to use a readily biodegradable and garden-safe laundry detergent so that I can reuse my greywater to keep my garden green.
Week 46 - 17 November 2009
I resolve to buy and use natural pest-control products and remedies to reduce the amount of chemicals to which both the environment and I are exposed.
Week 45 - 10 November 2009
I resolve to keep unwanted items out of landfill by participating in one of the Big Aussie Swap parties happening around the country this week.
Week 44 - 3 November 2009
I resolve to take a punt on the Recycle Right Quiz this Melbourne Cup Day.
Week 43 - 28 October 2009
I resolve to sign my workplace up to the Friday File Fling and help increase re-use and recycling of office paper.
Week 42 - 19 October 2009
I resolve to grow some of my own food to become more self-sufficient and reconnect with nature.
Week 41 - 13 October 2009
I resolve to get on my bike and ride to replace some of my car trips which will reduce air and noise pollution.
Week 40 - 6 October 2009
I resolve to encourage the attitude of "reduce, reuse, recycle" within my family, colleagues or friendship group to help others embrace a sustainable lifestyle.
Week 39 - 30 September 2009
I resolve to walk, ride, use public transport and car-pool as much as possible to reduce my transport related greenhouse gas emissions.
Week 38 - 22 September 2009
I resolve to investigate installing solar panels on my roof to fuel my household energy requirements and reduce my reliance on coal-powered energy.
Week 37 - 15 September 2009
I resolve to investigate avenues for disposal of items not collected or recyclable through my council clean-up, to divert as much as possible from landfill.
Week 36 - 8 September 2009
I resolve to cut down paper, not trees, by switching from paper-based to online communications for my financial correspondence wherever possible.
Week 35 - 1 September 2009
I resolve to use more natural cleaning methods to reduce the amount of synthetic chemicals to which both the environment and I are exposed.
Week 34 - 25 August 2009
I resolve to factor durability and efficiency into my next electronic purchase decision so it doesn't need short-term replacing and is designed to require minimal energy and water.
Week 33 - 18 August 2009
I resolve to buy more second-hand items to reduce my consumption of raw materials.
Week 32 - 11 August 2009
I resolve to investigate options for reducing the impact of my car on the environment, to reduce my greenhouse gas emissions.
Week 31 - 4 August 2009
I resolve to investigate switching my super, shares and investments to ethical funds to ensure that my money is working for a better future.
Week 30 - 28 July 2009
I resolve to fit energy saving compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) and replace down-lights with energy-efficient light emitting diode lamps (LEDs) to reduce my energy consumption.
Week 29 - 21 July 2009
I resolve to no longer accept and dispose of a single use cup when I get my take-away coffee or tea.
Week 28 - 14 July 2009
I resolve to investigate signing up to a GreenPower accredited renewable energy supplier to support the development of renewable energy technology such as wind and solar.
Week 27 - 7 July 2009
I resolve to remember to take reusable bags with me to the supermarket and shopping centre, and to use them!
Week 26 - 30 June 2009
I resolve to keep warm and cosy this Winter without warming the planet too!
Week 25 - 23 June 2009
I resolve to buy Australian sparkling mineral water instead of imported varieties.
Week 23 - 10 June 2009
I resolve to buy more items in bulk to reduce packaging and waste less money.
Week 22 - 6 June 2009
I resolve to plant a tree on National Tree Day (Sunday 2nd August) to fight climate change and increase food and habitat for local wildlife.
Week 21 - 27 May 2009
I resolve to switch to natural body care products to reduce the amount of synthetic chemicals to which both the environment and I are exposed.
Week 20 - 19 May 2009
I resolve to investigate supporting a green organisation by donating my money or time.
Week 19 - 13 May 2009
I resolve to support a ban on single use plastic checkout bags.
Week 18 - 6 May 2009
I resolve to find ways to reduce the amount of food waste I throw into the garbage.
Week 17 - 28 April 2009
I resolve to use recycled office paper for my printer and copier (at home and at work) to save trees, water and energy.
Week 16 - 20 April 2009
I resolve to recycle all my printer cartridges with Planet Ark to keep these resources out of landfill.
Week 15 - 14 April 2009
I resolve to shop locally (so I travel less) and buy locally produced goods (so they travel less) to reduce my overall contribution to greenhouse gas emissions.
Week 14 - 7 April 2009
I resolve to reduce my meat intake by one meal a week to reduce the impact of my lifestyle on the environment.
Week 13 - 31 March 2009
I resolve to look for credible eco-labelling on products I buy to ensure that they are produced sustainably.
Week 12 - 24 March 2009
I resolve to reduce my electricity consumption by 10% over the next quarter (compared to the same period last year).
Week 11 - 18 March 2009
I resolve to take one less flight this year to reduce my individual carbon emissions. If I have to fly, I resolve to offset my carbon emissions.
Week 10 - 16 March 2009
I resolve to attend a community education seminar in my area within the next few months to increase my knowledge about sustainable practices.
Week 9 - 3 March 2009
I resolve to use online e-cards, or buy charity greeting cards - and recycle those I receive and do not wish to keep.
Week 8 - 23 February 2009
I resolve to use paper wisely to reduce my consumption and save resources.
Week 7 - 17 February 2009
I resolve to give my unwanted items a second chance at life to keep them out of landfill and preserve our precious resources.
Week 6 - 10 February 2009
I resolve to re-think the items I buy habitually, choosing fewer over-packaged or disposable products, so I can reduce the amount of packaging I throw out.
Week 5 - 3 February 2009
I resolve to become a champion for sustainability by helping my child's school, or my workplace, to become more sustainable.
Week 4 - 27 January 2009
I resolve to find alternatives to plastic fresh produce bags provided at the grocery store - to reduce the number of single use plastic bags I consume.
Week 3 - 20 January 2009
I resolve to make my next party eco-friendly to conserve resources and promote sustainability to my friends and family.
Week 2 - 13 January 2009
I resolve to get outside, away from the traffic, and enjoy nature.
Week 1 - 6 January 2009
I resolve to use my home recycling correctly and to find drop-off locations for items that can't be recycled at home