Think about how you earn and spend money
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Help the next generation see the careers and opportunities they can build valuing, supporting and protecting our natural world. Help students create innovative and clever futures being what they can BE… >> more
Check out ACF’s Green Collar Jobs.
'Green jobs' or 'green-collar jobs', which contribute to a healthier environment and economy, are set to boom in the 21st century as we move towards a global low carbon economy. ACF shows that strong action on climate change will promote green jobs and green businesses, and help secure economic prosperity. >> more
Find out what your eco footprint is.
The eco footprint is a measure of the total amount of land required to supply all the resources a person’s lifestyle demands. Australians have the fourth highest eco-footprint in the world, which is an average of about 6.4 hectares (or nine rugby league football fields!!) Find out what your eco footprint is, then take action to reduce it. >> more
Think about how your employment impacts on the planet – and make changes. Does your job help or harm the planet? Consider a career that values and supports the environment. There is a real danger that Australia will be left behind in the international market if we don’t develop the right skills base - Australia already has a shortage of ‘tradies’ with the skills to install solar and water saving technologies. If we don’t have skilled trades people, we can’t put solar panels on roofs. We don’t want to miss out. From trade positions to science and research, there is a wealth of career opportunity for clever thinkers prepared to find innovative solutions to the challenges ahead.
On the other side of the coin (excuse the pun), think about how your spend money and spend wisely. When appliances, equipment and household items break down, try and repair them first. This helps save space in landfill and conserves natural resources. We all need to question whether we want to continue being a disposable society – we can’t afford not to!
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