Independent Member for Alfred Cove, Dr Janet Woollard, is calling on the community to play a part in being environmentally friendly and use World Environment Day (WED) on 5 June to jumpstart their efforts.

“While Governments worldwide, including Australia, are developing schemes and policies to combat climate change, each and everyone of us can play significant roles in saving the environment,” said Dr Woollard.

“Community effort does not need to involve grand gestures as simple everyday tasks can go a long way to reduce waste and pollution, save energy, cut down greenhouse emissions and make our environment a nicer place to be in.

“I would like to share 10 simple things you can do immediately. Some of these may be familiar to the community, but they demonstrate how easy it is to be an environmental saviour.”

Dr Woollard’s tips are presented in Annex 1.

“These tips will not only help towards saving the environment but they are also cost saving for individuals and families,” said Dr Woollard.

Dr Woollard said community efforts to save the environment is in line with the international WED theme of “Your Planet Needs You – Unite to Combate Climate Change”.

“It takes small steps to achieve big goals hence, each of us can make a difference for the environment if we do our bit along with scientists, businesses and governments,” said Dr Woollard.

10 things you can do to save the environment by Independent Member for Alfred Cove, Dr Janet Woollard MLA

1.    Drop off unused mobile phones into a designated recycling box (my office).

2.    Recycle old batteries (drop them off at the City of Melville).

3.    Turn appliances off at the wall when not in use. 

4.    Carry a canvas bag with you at all times for shopping.

5.    Use shower and washing water to water your garden.

6.    Walk, cycle, catch public transport or car pool to school, work or for shopping. 

7.    Buy a seedling and plant it in your garden. 

8.    Print on both sides of paper.

9.    Contact Anglicare or another charity organisation to donate your old clothes or furniture.

10.  Do not increase the thermostat in winter, wear more clothes instead.