This page is sourced from the former Douglas Shire Council website. For more information,
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Everyone can take small steps to make a huge collective difference.
Follow these easy steps to make an immediate improvement to your ecological footprint. You?ll be surprised how little steps add up to savings in your pocket.
Click on the links below for more specific information.
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| Top 10 tips for Sustainability | |
- Turn off lights when you are not in a room or when they are not really needed
- Turn appliances off when not in use - turning them off at the wall makes an even bigger difference
- Adjust the thermostat on your air-conditioning to 26 degrees - even better, open the windows & doors and turn on a fan instead
- Start a compost heap or worm farm for your organic waste - you'll be amazed at how your rubbish bin (doesn't) smell!
- Purchase energy efficient appliances - look for the star rating
- Install a AAA rated showerhead and dual flush toilet - there are rebates for this
- Install insulation in your ceiling or if you have insulation, add more
- Shade your westerly windows to stop that harsh afternoon sun
- Take shorter showers & shower with a friend - this saves energy and water
- Buy locally made products and choose products with less packaging
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