Energy
You can make simple changes at home that will reduce your energy emissions. This includes switching off lights and electrical appliances when they’re not being used. You can also alter your activities and technologies to be more efficient in order to reduce emissions, such as switching to more efficient light bulbs and using fuel sources that are less greenhouse gas intensive (eg: solar panels).
To find out what you can do at home go to energy.gov.au and refer to the rebates and assistance page.
Reducing food waste
Planning out your meals and making the most of the food you already have can reduce food waste at home.
Sustainability Victoria has information about reducing food waste.
Gardening
Environmentally friendly gardens
Transport
Road transportation is responsible for the majority of transport emissions in Victoria, with cars being the largest contributor. Finding ways to reduce your reliance on transport modes that burn fossil fuels is important.
Transport options
Shopping
Sustainable shopping can have benefits for your health and the environment. This might include purchasing food that is produced through sustainable farming, meaning that fewer pesticides, chemicals and additives are being added to our waterways and having an effect on our health. Visit Sustainability Victoria for more information about shopping sustainably.
You can also make conscious decisions when purchasing clothes. You might consider the brand and materials, or whether you could buy something second-hand. Download the brochure below to see what Op Shops you can visit in the West.
Op Shops in the West(PDF, 666KB)
Green Living at Home Factsheet(PDF, 474KB)