Friday 2 June 2023
Chilli needs a chance!
Hi, my name is Chilli! I’m a big girl and full of energy. I do well on lead walks, however I keep trying to go up and say ‘hello’ to everyone. So I need teaching how to focus on my human on the walks. Please, no poultry. I love chasing them, but I keep getting into trouble when I do. So it’s best if there is none in my new home. What I really love is playing with
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the little humans. They are so much fun, and I’ve learnt how to be gentle with them because some of them are smaller than me! The most wonderful thing to do is snuggle up with humans on the couch. And when it’s bedtime, I’ll go into my crate and sleep all night. To find out more about me, message the RRR Facebook page: www. facebook.com/RRRCanine/
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What is your impact on the planet?
FutureFit offers a chance to discover your personal carbon footprint by answering a few quick questions on your everyday decisions around food, transport, shopping, and home energy use. Ōtūmoetai College Year 13 student Karlia Taylor recently gave FutureFit a go to add to her toolbox of positive climate efforts. “Although I am already conscious of my impact on the environment, this tool makes it easier for me to put thoughts into action and therefore I think it is a big opportunity to grow,” says Karlia. “I like the way the tool shows numerical values of how much you are reducing your carbon footprint with every action you take, because it feels fulfilling measuring your progress.”
Easy actions to reduce a carbon footprint can include hanging washing out on a clothesline instead of using a dryer, replacing older lightbulbs with energy-efficient LED bulbs, composting food waste, or going dairy-free for a day. Karlia says others should try FutureFit because it makes it easy to choose sustainable habits. “It’s important for everyone Karlia Taylor sees FutureFit as a great to make these small guide to develop sustainable habits. changes because only as a Photo: supplied. team can we combat the potentially irreversible climate change we are facing today. “I have hope for the future because if we all set small targets of carbon reduction by simply hanging out the washing instead of using the dryer or eating less meat more often, we as a collective can catalyse change.” Visit www.futurefit.nz to find out your carbon footprint, discover actions, and set goals to assist you in making small changes for a better future.