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
- Borrow an energy audit kit from one of our libraries and see where you can be more energy efficient at home
- Book a free home energy assessment with Energy Ahead and get up to $100 worth of energy efficiency items
- Follow these top tips to save energy (and money)
- Use the Energy Rating Calculator for home appliances
- Compare your household electricity bill to the average household in your area
Buying solar and batteries
- Demystify solar with the Solar 101 Guide
- Make more informed decisions with this Buying Solar Guide
- Get the most out of your investment with the Owning Solar Guide
Sustainable transport
- Use public transport instead of driving or car-share to school/work
- Do weekly errands/shopping in one trip
- Check out the Switch Your Thinking Guide to E-bikes
- Use the Green Vehicle Guide when making your next vehicle purchasing decision
- Browse all the EV models currently available in Australia
- Learn about hydrogen fuel cell vehicles
- Explore Synergy's energy plan with EV add on
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
- Building? Consider building a Green Star rated home
Waste
- Check out our Waste Education page
- Learn how to reduce your waste at home to minimise landfill emissions
- Watch ABC's War on Waste series
- Read these top tips to reduce household waste
