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Make a Difference

This section will be developed through local community partnerships over the coming years.  The aim is to make it fun and educational, including trivial pursuits-type questions and games.

Learn How to Make a Difference

It's important to take steps - however small - toward a more sustainable and environmentally sound future.  We can all make a difference....

Information on sustainable development has been compiled by Denise La Grouw:

• Well-being
• Waste minimisation
• Sustainable transport
• Water
• Sustainable business
• Sustainable development
• Sustainable buildings
• Climate change
• Energy efficiency
• Food systems
• Ecosystems
• Forests
• Wetlands
• Consumer information
• Air quality

Rotorua District Council's latest State of the Environment Report 2007 contains vital information about what you can do for Rotorua's environment, including:

• Use less power on a daily  basis.
• Walk, cycle, rollerblade, take a bus or carpool wherever possible.
• Reduce and reuse things whenever possible.
• Recycle using Rotorua's excellent recycling facilities.
• Join your local community streamcare or landcare group.

 

Additional information on the Government's new sustainability website makes it easy to go green.  The site features forums, a sustainability challenge and practical steps to live more sustainably.

If you're interested in learning more, check out the Education for Sustainability website. This includes examples of sustainability education in schools as well as current research.

The folks at Rotorua District Council are working toward a sustainability agenda, seeking to lead by example and “walk the talk” before promoting increased sustainability amongst Rotorua communities.

This webpage is scheduled to be further developed through discussions with various agencies in the Rotorua District.  We’ll be highlighting key things you can do to make a real difference for the future of the District.

Further Information

Environmental Planner
Rotorua District Council
Private Bag 3029
ROTORUA
Ph 07 348 4199
E-mail info@rdc.govt.nz