TAKE ACTION FOR THE PLANET

Everything we do makes a demand on nature: from the food we eat, to the clothes we buy, to the way we travel. Added together, the demands made by each and every one of us are far too much for our planet.

There are lots of simple changes that New Zealanders can make to help lower our ecological footprints. It all adds up. Small actions matter.

Here are a few everyday things you can do to make a difference:

SAVE ENERGY

Switch off lights and other electrical appliances when not in use.
Switch to LED lights.
Choose power providers that prioritise renewable energy.
Wash clothes in cold water and air dry instead of using the dryer.
Learn more about sustainable energy.

SHOP RESPONSIBLY

Avoid single-use plastics.
Select products without any packaging or with biodegradable packaging.
Shop local.
Buy second-hand.
Ask “Do I really need this?” to reduce your consumption.
Find out more about sustainable products.

RE-USE and RE-PURPOSE

Use reusable bags, water bottles, and keep cups as often as possible.
Attend upcycling workshops (or conduct your own!) and learn how to give your old items a new chance at life.

GREEN YOUR COMMUTE

Walk, cycle, carpool, use public transport, switch to an electric or hybrid vehicle.
Use our trip planner which guides you to better options for your and our planet’s health.

EAT WISELY

Reduce your meat and dairy consumption. Read why it matters.
Meal plan and only purchase what is necessary to minimise food wastage.
Compost your kitchen scraps and garden waste.
Create a worm farm (kids love them!)
Grow your own veggies and fruit.
Support small and local farmers and sustainably-sourced products.
Learn more about sustainable diets.

RESTORE and PROTECT NATURE

Volunteer with a conservation organisation for beach clean-ups or tree plantings. Visit the Conservation Volunteers NZ site for local opportunities.
Plant local flora and attract native wildlife in your own backyard.
Support local initiatives that protect and restore nature.
Learn how to protect and restore nature near you.

Call for Nature's Recovery

Join New Zealanders calling for urgent action to secure a healthy future for people and the planet. Add your voice today!

DONATE TO WWF-NEW ZEALAND

Support WWF-NZ today to help protect and restore our ocean, the lands, waters, and native species of Aotearoa.

For more actions you can take, visit the Ministry for the Environment and Gen Less websites.