7. Human settlements

7.3 What you can do

We can all help to reduce the environmental impacts from our human settlementsThe places where people live, including cities such as Canberra, as well as towns and remote communities. More. You can:

• Reduce your energy use (see tips in Climate change).
• Choose locally produced food and try alternative sources of protein with a lower environmental impact.
• Minimise vehicle use and take public transport, ride a bike, or walk.
• Minimise waste by buying fewer things and choosing products that are better for the environment (e.g. those with less packaging).
• Reuse products, repair rather than replace, and recycle more (see Circular economy and waste).

Beyond individual action, you can also take action at school. The Sustainable Schools Program provides free support to ACT schools to improve sustainability on campus. Visit their website to find out how you can get your school involved today!