Help Us "Find 5 %"

A key objective of Earth Hour is to reduce Sydney's greenhouse gas emissions by 5% for the year following Earth Hour 2007.

The Sydney Morning Herald today launched Earth Hour's 'Find 5%' campaign - a reminder to both businesses and individuals who took part in Earth Hour 2007 to look at how they can reduce their emissions by 5% through to March 2008.

In the paper's Eco section, you'll find a snapshot of how Sydney's business community is endeavouring to reduce its emissions as part of Earth Hour. There are also simple tips on what you and your families can do at home and in the workplace.

In coming weeks, look out for Earth Hour 2007's "Find 5%" print campaign.

» Read SMH's Earth Hour story

Remember the three main steps to reduce your emissions:

1) Turn off your lights when not in use.
2) Take appliances off standby. Appliances left on standby account for 10 per cent of company's electricity use.
3) Switch to Green Power. All Australian electricity providers now offer cleaner energy options.

Xmas Shopping at WWF

This year we have a great new line in Christmas cards, virtual gifts and an extensive range of 12 adoptions including Wilbur the whale shark, Charlie the black cockatoo, George the quoll and Rachael the rock wallaby. Note: Plus, this year you will also receive a cute plush toy with the tiger, turtle and rhino adoption packages.

We are also pleased to offer carbon offset products that enable you to offset the energy an average person uses with the car, at home as well as for events like weddings! These products are provided thanks to our partners at Climate Friendly.

For the first time we are offering a selection of organic skin care products from Miessence. No synthetic ingredients, just beautiful cleansing, nourishing and moisturising organic products for you to pamper yourself with or to give to friends and family as gifts.

On top of all that we have a new range of NECO sustainable living products including shower timers and buckets, worm farms and step-by-step guides to greener living - as well as some traditional favourites like T-shirts, diaries and mugs.

100% of the profits made from this program go directly to WWF's conservation work. So why not fill your Christmas stockings with WWF USB keys, mobile phone charms and adventure kits and help protect the planet at the same time.

Happy Shopping!

From the crew at WWF-Australia

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