Why not use Sustainability September as an opportunity to try a new sustainable practice:

• Recycle your soft plastics – most supermarkets have a soft plastic recycling bin which makes it easy to recycle all that soft plastic packaging.
• Compost your fruit and veg scraps – even paper, tissues and paper towel can be added to your compost, and it makes the most amazing soil!
• Go paperless – why not use your phone to jot down lists or notes rather than using paper?
• Recycled clothing – fashion is one of the biggest polluters out there, so buying preloved fashion not only saves you money but reduces the amount of landfill created by fast fashion.
• Worm farm – similar to composting, a worm farm is a great way to use your food scraps to improve your garden.
• Be waterwise – reducing your showers, collecting grey water for your plants and not buying bottled water can make a big difference.
• Eat locally – choosing fruit and veg that was grown in Australia, and in season, reduces the carbon footprint produced by transporting produce from around the world.
• Give differently – instead of buying physical items for your loved ones, what about making a donation, or giving an experience instead of buying things they may not need, which ultimately end up in landfill.
• Return and Earn – a great incentive for kids and adults alike, collect your 10c bottles to a Return and Earn location. Why not donate the cash you earn to charity, or incentivise your kids to earn some more pocket money through sustainability.
• Drive less – walking, cycling and using public transport reduces the emissions produced by petrol cars, every trip counts!
• Reduce your waste – make choices to reduce your plastic use, think before purchasing, use the reduce, reuse, recycle principles.
• Stay away from Palm Oil – a major source of deforestation, reduce or cut out products that contain palm oil.
• Repair don’t replace – instead of throwing out your broken or damaged items, first check if you can fix them. Sewing a new button, mending a hole, or replacing a part means that an item won’t end up in landfill but will be given a longer life.
• Choose reusable – single use items are terrible for the environment, why not investigate reusable alternatives. Think metal straws, cloth nappies, reusable hygiene products or simply bringing a water bottle from home,

There are so many more ideas out there, you can share your ideas in the comments below!

So, this September, why not create a new sustainable habit. Let’s put our stewardship into action. If each one of us took on one additional sustainable practice, imagine the benefits to our beautiful God-given creation!