What can I do?

Each person's actions has the potential to either increase or reduce the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. There are many things that you can do to reduce your greenhouse emissions, helping to slow down climate change and also saving you money! Here are some ideas:

  • Purchase GreenPower from your energy retailer. When consumers choose any accredited product, energy retailers commit to buying a requested amount of electricity from approved new renewable energy sources such as solar and wind. This not only decreases greenhouse gases but actively contributes to the development of a renewable energy industry in Australia. Call your energy retailer to ask about various packages that are available. Find out more about GreenPower.
  • Reduce energy use in your home and office. NABERS is a household and office environmental performance rating tool. It can help you understand how energy and water are used in your home and at work and how to take action to make improvements.
  • Don't use air conditioning
  • Change your hot water system to gas or better, solar
  • Use public transport
  • Recycle
  • Make wise purchases and purchase less
  • Install energy saving light bulbs and water saving showerheads
  • Compost or wormfarm
  • Insulate your home
  • Turn appliances off at the power point
  • Wash clothes in cold water
  • Browse the Green Living section of this website
  • Encourage others to reduce their greenhouse emissions too!

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