DID YOU KNOW?

Water Consumption at an Average Domestic Property can be broken down into 65% indoors and 35% for outdoors.

The table below shows the average percentage of water consumed at a domestic property.

Tips to reduce our impact on climate change

• Install water efficient Showerheads and save water and electricity
• Wash clothes in cold water
• Install energy efficient light globes, Compact Fluorescent Light bulbs
• Switch off all electrical appliances at the power source
• Use public transport wherever possible
• Insulate your home
• Choose energy efficient appliances when upgrading
• If you have an electrical hot water system, switch to gas, solar or get a heat pump
• Switch to Greenpower www.greenpower.gov.au/pages/ for your electricity and use natural, renewable energy from solar, wind and water.
• Reduce, re-use and recycle; wherever possible
• Take shorter showers
• Turn off the tap while you brush your teeth
• Fix all water leaks
• Make sure you only use your dishwasher and washing machine when it is full
• Plant natives that are suited to your local climate and require less watering
• Mulch your garden to reduce evaporation
• Don't hose the driveway or path
• Water your garden in the morning or evening
• Cover your pool
• Wash your car on the lawn or at a carwash
• Get your car regularly serviced
• Say no to plastic bags
• Watch less TV
• Use both sides of a piece of paper, whether photocopying or writing
• Switch off lights when they're not needed
• Walk, or cycle when possible
• Use the stairs
• Use Less!

Some Useful Websites

Alliance Network International
www.ani.net.au 

Australian Greenhouse Office
www.greenhouse.gov.au 

Energy Smart
www.energysmart.com.au 

Australian Conservation Foundation
www.acfonline.org.au 

Planet Ark
www.planetark.org 

Cleanup Australia
www.cleanup.com.au 

Landcare
www.landcareweb.com 

Greenpeace Australia
www.greenpeace.com.au 

Friends of the Earth
www.foe.org.au