some things to consider...

What can you do today to start making a difference?

Energy Consumption

1. Switch to green energy
2. When not in use, turn off your computer at the wall
3. Turn off the lights when you aren’t in a room
4. Choose rechargeable batteries over disposable batteries
5. Hang out your washing instead of using the dryer
6. Buy energy efficient whitegoods

Water Usage

1. Install a rainwater tank
2. Fill up the dishwasher and washing machine before putting it on
3. Install water saving devices such as AAA-rated shower heads and dual flush toilets
4. Use diversion devices for capturing and reusing grey water
5. Reduce the amount of bottle water you buy
6. Turn off the tap whilst brushing your teeth

Reduce Climate Change

1. Catch public transport, walk to work or Car pool
2. Invest in a fuel efficient vehicle
3. Lower the temperate of your hot-water washing cycle
4. Check your carbon footprint
5. Buy certified petroleum free cosmetic products
6. Recycle, Recycle, Recycle!
   

Saving Paper

1. Replace standard office photocopy paper with a recycled version
2. Always double-side when printing and only print out necessary documents
3. Avoid buying products with unnecessary or excessive packaging
4. Stick a “No Junk Mail” sticker on your mailbox
5. Buy recycled paper towels and toilet paper
6. Recycle your gift cards through the Cards 4 Planet Ark recycling program
   
   

E-waste solutions

1. Recycle your mobile phone through www.mobilemuster.com.au
2. Recycle your printer cartridges and toner bottles through SITA’s partnership with Close the Loop
3. Recycle your used batteries through SITA’s battery recycling program

Become a green thumb

1. Invest in a worm farm
2. Use compost in your garden to assist plant growth and improve soil condition
3. Grow your own vegetables
4. Choose native plants for your garden
5. Make use of your council’s green organic waste collection service

Invest in your local community

1. Donate unwanted items in good-condition to St Vincent de Paul or the Salvation Army
2. Get involved in environmental improvement initiatives such as Keep Australia Beautiful Week, Clean Up Australia or Earth Hour
3. Start, or join, a community garden
4. Join a library
5. Give preloved magazines and books to local hospitals
6. Save up your corks from wine and champagne bottles and donate to Guides Australia

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