Scripts
Environment
1
Ever wondered what happens to the milk cartons that you put out for recycling?
Well, most of them get recycled into office paper. But what happens to the office paper when that gets recycled? Well thousands of tonnes of it gets turned into toilet tissue. (15)
1a
By buying recycled office paper and toilet tissue, you’re helping to maximise the number of milk cartons that get recycled.
It just goes to show that recycling really does make a difference. (15)
2
Every year, millions of litres of one of our most precious resources is wasted – I’m talking about water. But there are a few simple things you can do around the house to make sure that when it comes to conserving water – you’re no drip. (15)
2a
Get your showers fitted with triple A rated appliances.
2b
Turn off the tap when you brush your teeth – don’t leave it running.
3
Do you ever stop to think about what you’re washing down the drain, and where it all goes?
Look at these – our native animals – they depend on the water in our lakes and rivers for their daily survival. Now look at these – oil, chemicals, paints, plastics. They just don’t mix. (20)
4
It’s time now for our annual Recycling Roundup. Let’s find out which of our top companies are getting top marks for their environmental awareness.
5
Looking after our ecological systems isn’t all just about changing our own destructive practices, sometimes us humans are actually the good guys…
6
Mmmm water. It’s the stuff of life.