How you can take climate action
Small climate actions can collectively make a big difference and will demonstrate to government and business the community appetite for change.
Did you know that in the Tweed?
77% nearly always wash clothes in cold water, not hot
save around 800 kg GHGs each year
45% nearly always turn off ‘stand by’ power
save around 270 kg GHGs each year
85% nearly always carry their own reusable drink container
save around 230 kg GHGs each year
63% nearly always refuse single use plastic products
save around 63 kg GHGs each year
47% eat a low carbon diet
save around 5,375 kg GHGs each year
79% grow some of their own fruit, vegetables or herbs
save around 40 kg GHGs each year
Over 50% of households have installed solar
save nearly 7,000 kg GHGs each year
11.5% have an electric or hybrid engine car
save over 3,000 kg GHG each year
Get involved in Tweed’s Community Action Network
Tweed Shire Council is facilitating a Community Action Network to support individuals and community groups in positive steps towards climate action.
With a focus on place-based solutions, enabling existing community groups and providing resources and education, Council would like the forums to empower individuals and groups to take action and progress projects.
Our next meeting is on Saturday 19 October 2024, at 10:30 am at the Murwillumbah Community Centre, Nullum Street, Knox Park.
At this session, we will discuss progress made on previous community action plans, add some new ideas into the mix and begin prioritising action towards our Climate Summit in November.
Find out more and register for this event.
Learn more about the current meetings and projects of this network on the Community Action Network Your Say Tweed page.
Climate Summit
Save the date!
Wednesday 20 November
5:30 – 9 pm
Murwillumbah Auditorium
Mark your diaries now for the Tweed Shire's Climate Summit.
Join a panel of expert speakers and help us prioritise climate action in the Shire. Vote for, add and contribute to community-led projects to reduce our emissions.
More information coming soon.
Actions you can take