What You Can Do
Reducing your impact on the environment can also save you money, and improve your health and wellbeing.
15 top tips for living greener
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Ditch the car - Walk,
ride or catch
public transport and save yourself petrol dollars and the hassle of finding a park, get some exercise, avoid the stress of sitting in traffic and reduce your carbon emissions.
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Switch to Green Power (accredited renewable energy) – A simple way you can cut your carbon for a few cents extra a day and support renewable energy like solar and wind power.
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Share the driving - Consider using community
car share vehicles such as
GoGet &
Charter Drive . There are now over 30 allocated car share spaces in Waverley!
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Think before you buy – Be a responsible purchaser and ask key questions: What’s the life expectancy? Is there an
Energy Rating if it’s an electronic appliance or whitegood? Where was it made or grown (local is better!)? Is it recyclable? Is there unnecessary packaging? Does it contain dangerous chemicals? Will it save you money in the long term?
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Knowledge is power - Learn more by attending one of Council's free Eco-Wise workshops. Visit '
What's on' to see what's coming up.
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Measure your eco-footprint - Use WWF's
'Footprint Calculator' and find out how to improve your green ratings and lifestyle!
Find out more
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Check out the
environmental online forum we share with Randwick and Woollahra Councils on ways to reduce your eco-footprint at home and work
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Talk to us
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Email Council’s Environmental Services Team anytime or call us on 9369 8000.
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