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- A flick of the switch
Turn off appliances when you're not using them and switch off lights when you leave the room (unless there's someone still in there, of course).
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- A whole new light
Compact fluorescent light bulbs use 80% less energy last up to 8 times longer than conventional light bulbs.
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- Count the stars
Compare Energy Rating labels before you buy an appliance. Your appliances will return the favour with lower energy costs. |
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- Think pink
Installing ceiling insulation will minimise your heating and cooling costs for years to come.
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- Too cool for school?
Start your air conditioner before it gets hot and don't overcool - decreasing the thermostat by even one degree can have a big impact on running costs. |
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- Dress for the season
Choosing appropriate clothing in winter and summer reduces our need for heating and cooling. |
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- Be water wise
Treating and transporting drinking water to our homes consumes energy. Plant ‘water wise’ gardens and mulch your garden to minimise water use. |
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- Reduce, reuse and recycle
The domestic waste we generate has a large impact on greenhouse gas emissions. Reduce, reuse and recycle whenever you can. |
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- Buy local
Transporting food and other products consumes a lot of fuel. Wherever you can, try to buy from farmers markets and other local providers. |
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- Go Green
Most Australian electricity retailers offer a green option allowing you to source your energy from renewable sources. For less than $1 per day, you could reduce your household emissions to zero. |
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