| Energy |
- Turn off lights and reduce unnecessary electricity use.
- Buy Green Power for some or all of your electricity.
- Use energy-efficient lighting, appliences and hot water systems.
- Use fans, insulation and gas heating as cheaper ways to cool and heat your home.
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Our energy use is often wasteful and can impact the environment through greenhouse gas emissions, which contribute to climate change.
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www.actnow.wa.gov.au
www.greenpower.gov.au
www.transport.wa.gov.au/livingsmart
www.clean.energy.wa.gov.au
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| Water |
- Reduce wasteful water use. For example, have shorter showers.
- Fix faulty plumbing and install water wise showers and taps.
- Use low water use appliances, such as washing mashines.
- Grow a water wise garden.
- Consider installing a rainwater tank or greywater reuse system.
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Wise water use is a way to help maintain adequate fresh water resources for the community and the environment.
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www.actnow.wa.gov.au
www.watercorporation.com.au
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| Waste |
- Avoid excess packaging and use a reuseable bag when shopping.
- Recycle packaging and other items.
- Donate unwanted items to charities.
- Use compost systems or worm farms for food scraps and garden waste.
- Correctly dispose of household hazardous wastes and batteries.
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Avoiding waste where possible, encouraging reuse, recycling and proper waste disposal are all ways to reduce society's impact on the environment.
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www.actnow.wa.gov.au
www.zerowastewa.com.au
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| Transport |
- Walk, cycle or use public transport where possible.
- If you use a car, try to car pool with friends or co-workers.
- Optimise car use activities to reduce your number of car trips.
- Consider buying a fuel efficient car and service your car regularly.
- Consider buying carbon offsets when travelling by air.
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Improving the way we go about our daily lives can reduce fuel use, which decreases pollution such as greenhouse gas emissions and smog, while also reducing household costs.
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www.actnow.wa.gov.au
www.transport.wa.gov.au/travelsmart/
www.airwatch.wa.gov.au
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| Lifestyle |
- Change to a healthier diet and lifestyle.
- Exercise regularly or play a sport.
- Further learning and developing new skills are great ways to challenge yourself and meet other people.
- Join a club or a community service group.
- Get to know your neighbours and help keep your community safe.
- Visit your health practitioner regularly.
- Think about sustainability when purchasing or improving your home.
- When you can, buy locally and purchase locally made goods and produce.
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Good community health, more sustainable buildings and a more supportive society can contribute to a community's sustainability.
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www.dsr.wa.gov.au/
www.nhw.wa.gov.au
www.health.wa.gov.au
www.yourhome.gov.au
www.yourhome.gov.au
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| Environment |
- Join a litter cleanup, coast care or landcare group.
- Be a responsible pet owner and be aware of the needs of local wildlife and local bushland.
- Report any illegal dumping or other pollution.
- Be responsible when boating and using vehicles off road.
- Keep within the catch and size rules for recreational fishing.
- Be responsible around fire and report illegal activity.
- Enjoy the natural environment and recreational areas safely and legally.
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The health of our environment is an important legacy that as a community we bequeath to future generations.
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www.actnow.wa.gov.au
www.fish.wa.gov.au/
www.transport.wa.gov.au/imarine
www.fesa.wa.gov.au
www.kabc.gov.au
www.dec.gov.au
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