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One of the key messages of biodiversity is that we are all involved, whether we know it or not.
Biodiversity is concerned with the kind of world, and the kind of land, that we want to live in and to pass on to our children and grandchildren.
Take action!
Our personal lifestyle choices and individuals have an effect on biodiversity. Here are a few of the ways in which individuals can choose to make to make a difference:
Conserve our natural assets:
- Recycle more household waste, reducing the natural space needed for landfill sites and coups, and slowing the rates at which non-renewable raw materials are consumed
- Use less chemicals in the garden and around the house, reducing the poisoning and over enrichment of burns and river
Manage water resources
- Shower rather than bath
- Don’t leave the tap running when you brush your teeth or wash the dishes
Conserve energy and reduce carbon emissions
- Reduce energy wastage in the home, contributing to a reduction in the fumes that cause acid rain and global warming.
- Use energy saving globes.
- Put off your geyser each day or put the temperature of your geyser down.
- Put off your computer at night and do not charge your cell phone for longer than it needs. Standby still uses energy.
- Make more use of public transport and bicycles, especially for short journeys.
Be proactive!
You can also take positive action to enrich the biodiversity of our local area. Planting nectar-rich flowers to attract butterflies, or fruit-bearing trees and shrubs to attract birds, in the garden can bring in more species. Even in the heart of the city, a window-ledge bird table will attract a surprising range of birds, and help sustain them through severe winter weather.
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