Everyday living generates waste, with the average Australian producing 1.5 tonnes each year. Over-consumption and a throw-away attitude are features of modern life but making simple changes in your everyday habits can have a real and positive impact on the world around you.

Family life creates waste. From nappies and wipes through to outgrown toys and clothes, many of these items will end up in landfill. Through making some fairly simple different choices you can not only help the environment, but also cut down on the costs of family life.

Personal care and hygiene is important to most of us. But, when you think about it, you might be surprised at just how much packaging there is. Buying these products without packaging is impossible, but natural alternatives, such as baking soda and wooden toothbrushes, are effective alternatives.

Travelling is a necessary feature of modern life, but it has a major impact on the planet and the environment. Even the most efficient transport creates waste and pollutants. However you travel, there are ways to reduce your impact on the environment. All it takes is some small adjustments.