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High: 23 Low: 14 New Zealand is a beautiful country. Help keep our towns, cities, parks, beaches and native bush free from pollution and waste. Please also respect our unique flora and fauna. Be active and get involved in caring for the environment. It is everyone's responsibility.
Here are some tips on how to be eco-wise and leave gentle footprints when travelling in New Zealand.
Litter-free places are healthy places. Waste is hazardous if disposed of incorrectly and can attract pests and disease. Reduce the amount of waste you make and dispose of it responsibly.
Check out the Reduce Your Rubbish Web site
Lakes, rivers, beaches and harbours are our treasures and also the habitat of many plants, fish and bird species. When enjoying our waterways, please be sure to keep them free of rubbish, spills and introduced species, so that they can be enjoyed by generations to come. You can help by:
Water is a precious resource, and many New Zealand towns and cities experience water shortages during the summer months. You can help by:
Using less energy helps reduce the amount of greenhouse gases in our air. This is because less fossil fuels are being burnt to produce electricity. You can help by:
Around 20 percent of New Zealand's greenhouse gas emissions come from transport. You can help reduce this and save fuel by:
For more useful links see:
If you are looking at going to the next step in helping keep New Zealand clean, green, environmentally friendly and resource sustainable then here's a few Green Globe questions you could ask tourism businesses.
This should be an indication that the operation is serious about its environmental impact and works towards minimising those impacts.
See if you can ascertain if the business is assisting its local community or involved in any conservation work that relates to their operations. This can be done is a variety of ways, depending on the scale and size of the business. Do they have certificates or awards on display that highlight their positive efforts?
This is an indication that your spend is directly contributing to the local economy.
The use of natural resources such as water is becoming an increasing concern in many countries. It is important to do your part in reducing your resource use.
This is especially good to find out as it will help you to understand indigenous cultures and customs and enhance your experience.
A company that is involved in conservation and charity work may be able to offer visitors the opportunity to contribute to the projects they support. This is one way that you can make a difference while on holiday.
Encouraging businesses to become Benchmarked or Certified with Green Globe helps to improve business in general, in particular the tourism industry which relies on the environment in so many ways. If your destination or tour operator is already a Green Globe participant, applaud their efforts and know that you have made the right choice!
Visit our Green Globe Web page for more information.
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