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Project Ideas

So you already pick up rubbish and turn the tap off? We think you're ready for a bigger challenge!

 

Jumpstart your own project today. Planning is easy. If you can dream it you can do it.

 

Whether it is to help your family, school or community cut peak energy, save money, reduce pollution or be prepared in an emergency - you have all the power you need to make a change!


Talk to your teacher and your friends - and start brainstorming how you can make a real difference to our planet today.

  • Hold your own UN Meeting

    Hold your own UN Meeting

    Hold your own UN. Can you think of some big problems for your school and community? Get together your friends or class - head to the library or under a shady tree and have a meeting. Keep some notes and work out what your group will do. Dream it and do it!
  • Have your say!

    Have your say!

    Write a letter to the editor of your local paper telling everyone what you do to help our planet.
  • Do it yourself!

    Do it yourself!

    Make your own thermometer to measure temperature. Instructions here!
  • Got a great idea to cut your peak energy use?

    Got a great idea to cut your peak energy use?

    That's energy between 4-8pm. Let Green Cross know and win $1000 for your school.
  • Where is your closest National Park?

    Where is your closest National Park?

    Maybe your family would like to plan a picnic?
  • Save for a solar charger and use it to power your toys and devices.

    Save for a solar charger and use it to power your toys and devices.

    Save for a solar charger and use it to power your toys and devices.
  • To fly, drive or pedal?

    To fly, drive or pedal?

    Before you go on your next holiday, consider which mode of travel would be more environmentally friendly.
  • Are you living green?

    Are you living green?

    Make a to do list to put on the fridge.
  • The Drop Challenge

    The Drop Challenge

    How much water do you use each day? How could you find out?
  • Help prepare your family's extreme weather kit.

    Help prepare your family's extreme weather kit.

    You will need supplies and equipment for a few days. A radio, torch, food and water are essential. What else?

You too can get involved...

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The Diary

The Diary

Learning about environmental problems and what part our actions play in them is important so that we can make wise choices in how we live our lives. Find out what you can do right now that will make a difference forever!

The Green Lane Diary is a curriculum linked education program designed by environmental educators to help 10-12 year old children become aware of the stresses our planet confronts and how sustainable living can make a difference.

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