Easy Changes You Can Make

Australian Author Tim Flannery (The Weather Makers) has 11 Realistic Ways You Can Help Reduce Global Warming

Action = Impact

  1. Change to accredited Green Power option = Eliminate household emissions from electricity
  2. Install energy-efficient hot water system = Up to 30% reductions in household emissions
  3. Install solar panels = Eliminate household emissions from electricity
  4. Use energy-efficient whitegoods = Up to 50% reduction in household emissions from electricity
  5. Use triple-A rated shower-head = Up to 12% reduction in household emissions
  6. Use energy-efficient light globes = Up to 10% reduction in household emissions
  7. Check the fuel efficiency of your next car = Up to 70% reduction in transport emissions
  8. Walk, cycle or take public transport = Can reduce transport emissions
  9. Calculate your carbon footprint = Can eliminate transport & household emissions
  10. Suggest a workplace audit = Up to 30% reduction in emissions
  11. Write to a politican about climate change = We can change the world

List of Green Power Suppliers

Contacts for Australian suppliers of earth-friendly power and information on solar technology. 

Green Power Suppliers list at The Weather Makers web site.

More information to help you make easy changes

House & Garden

Recycling, Composting & Wormfarms, Water wise, Solar Options, Cleaning Products, Renovating & Building

Car & Transport

Greenfleet, NoWet car cleaning, What is Biodiesel?, Buying 'Greener' vehicles - Top 10 performers, Driving smart & increasing efficiency, SUV's.

Personal Products

Chemical free Hairdressing, Skincare, Feminine hygiene products.

Food & Diet

Why Organics, Grow your own, buy local, Food Irradiation info, Once-a-week meat free meals.

Baby Needs

Nappies, nappy bags, baby products

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