Your Home and the Environment

The actions, behaviours and choices that we make in our everyday lives can have a significant impact on our natural environment.

Whether it is ...

• making your home energy smart, for example, turning off your television at the set instead of at the remote to reduce standby power.
• conserving water, which could mean simply turning off the tap so that it doesn't drip.
• gardening sustainably, by planting native plants and using natural fertilisers and pest control.
• making your home chemical free by using items such as lemon juice and bicarbonate of soda instead of chemical cleaning products.
• shopping smarter by buying products made from recycled materials instead of virgin (new) materials.
• or simply reducing the impact your pets have on the environment.

We have the opportunity to make a difference to our environment every day.

Armed with just some of the simple tips, hints and ideas on the following pages you will be able to live more sustainably without compromising your lifestyle!