Household sustainability
Being more sustainabile is very practical. You can reduce your impact on the planet, live a healthier lifestyle and save money.
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The main areas of household sustainability are:
1. Energy
Click
here to find out about reducing energy use in your home, and
here to find about how to keep your home cool over summer.
2. Water
Click
here to find out about reducing water use in your home.
Leaky taps are a common water waster - click
here,
here or
here for how-to-fix-leaky-taps guides.
We also have examples of water saving devices for you to examine at the Centre, and Tauranga City Council has given us
waterwise packs to distribute - so feel free to drop in and have a chat with us.
You can learn more about grey water recycling
here, and about rainwater harvesting
here.
3. Waste
Click
here to find out about reducing waste from your home.
Click
here to check out the rubbish-free guide from the couple who completed the rubbish free year challenge.
4. Food
Two of the simplest ways to make your diet more environmentally sustainable are to eat less meat and buy local produce in season.
Click
here to find out about eating healthy and sustainable food.
5. Transport
Click
here to learn about more sustainable transport options.
Click
here for information about bus services in the Bay of Plenty.
Click
here to check out the Cycling Advocates Network NZ page.
Click
here to go to the carpooling Bay of Plenty page.