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.
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
- Compare batteries in this 'everything you need to know' guide
- Make more informed decisions with this Buying Solar Guide
- Get the most out of your investment with the Owning Solar Guide
- Get information about applying for the WA Residential Battery Scheme
- View Clean Energy Council's approved battery list
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
