There are a number of ways that community members can get involved in reducing their own carbon footprint.
There are lots of little things you can do to help reduce emissions. These include:
Saving Energy at Home
- Find out how to save energy by using it carefully in your home
- Turn off lights when not in use
- Turn down the heating or cooling and check central heating timers – there's no point heating the house after we have left for school or work
- Use the Energy Rating Calculator for home appliances
- Wait and fill the dishwasher and washing machine with a full load, instead of half loads more frequently
- Hang out the washing instead of tumble drying it
- Fill the kettle with only as much water as you need
- Compare your household electricity bill to the average household in your area
- Take shorter showers to save electricity and/or gas
- Switch to low energy light bulbs
Buying Solar and Batteries
- This Solar 101 beginner guide will help you demystify solar.
- This Buying Solar guide will help you make informed choices
- Owning Solar Guide to help you to get the most out of your investment.
Sustainable Transport
- Use public transport instead of driving
- Car-share to school or work
- Do weekly errands/shopping in one trip
- 10 Transport Tips
- Guide to e-bikes
- Use the Green Vehicle Guide when making your next vehicle purchasing decision
- Battery Electric Cars FAQ
- Check out all the EV models currently available in Australia
- Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles explained
- Synergy Electric Vehicle Energy Home Place
Green Buildings
- Check out Your Home and learn how to create a sustainable home
- Learn about Passive Design
- Get FREE architecturally designed sustainable house plans
- Get a FREE NABERS home energy assessment to identify opportunities for improvement
- Building? Consider building a Green Star rated home
Waste
- City of Mandurah Waste Education page
- Learn how to reduce your waste at home to reduce landfill emissions
- Check out the ABCs War on Waste series
- Top 10 ways to cut household waste and other sustainability tips
- Compost your food waste
- Find a Recycler near you
