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PM promotes recycling and other green practices

PM Gillard appears in a video supporting 1 Million Women.

Prime minister Julia Gillard appeared in a YouTube video this week endorsing a movement that encourages recycling and green practices.

The 1 Million Women (1MW) initiative aims to inspire Australian women to cut carbon emissions in their daily life.

A video featuring the prime minister was uploaded on the 1MW official website this week with the launch of the 10,000 Teens campaign.

Supporters can join the movement and sign up to an online activity centre that features 50 ways to stop carbon pollution in different parts of their lives, such as the home or office.

1MW organisers identify how over-packing and non-recyclable items are bad for the environment and point out that consumers "have the power to say no" and make a choice.

While limiting the number of non-recyclable items in your household is environmentally sustainable, women could also adopt green friendly initiatives at work.

Eco business cards are a great way for firms to show their green credentials and limit their carbon footprint.

Companies could choose to have their business cards printed with carbon-neutral ink or on recycled paper.

Other green-friendly initiatives that managers may wish to promote include using public transport to work and switching off electronic goods and power when not in use.

A tracking service calculating how much carbon dioxide is cut from specific tasks is available from the online 1MW activity centre.