Take action
Are you ready to take action to live more sustainably? Get step-by-step guides and tips for ways to use less energy, use less water, reduce waste and travel smarter.
Save energy
Buy energy efficient appliances
Tips for choosing energy efficient fridges, dishwashers, washing machines, clothes dryers and other appliances. Save electricity, water and money.
Install ceiling insulation
A step-by-step guide to choosing and installing ceiling insulation.
Install solar hot water
How to choose the right solar hot water system, select a position and arrange installation - use the sun to heat your water.
Save water
Get a home assessment
A free home assessment can help you find ways to reduce your energy and water use. It will identify immediate changes and longer-term opportunities.
Install water efficient showerheads
The shower can be one of the biggest uses of water in your home, and easy to reduce with a water efficient shower head.
Install rainwater tanks
How to choose the best rainwater tank for your needs, arrange for installation and maintain it to collect your own water.
Reduce waste
Compost
A step-by-step guide to composting food scraps and garden waste - reduce organic waste that goes to landfill and improve your soil.
Household hazardous waste
We all have hazardous wastes at home. Learn how to reduce them, and also how to store and dispose of them safely.
Reduce, reuse, recycle
Practical ways to reduce, reuse and recycle - plus rethink and refuse - to make a big difference to how much waste you create.
Travel smarter
Effective driving
The way you drive you car makes a difference to how much fuel it uses. Why not try some of our greener driving tips.
Switch to a bike
Use a bike as your main method of transport to improve your health and fitness, remove the stress of driving and save lots of money.
Use public transport
Every time you use public transport instead of driving you make a difference to the environment and save money.
Green tip
Check to see where heat is escaping from your home in winter and entering your home in summer. Fix these gaps and be more comfortable all year round.
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Page last modified: 20 Aug 2009