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Tips
Here are a few tips to help you ACTSmart at home to reduce your impact on the environment. If you have a tip you would like to share with others email us with your tip and you may see it on this web page.
- Use energy star ratings and water star rating labels to find the most efficient appliances.
- Save water – you don't need to rinse out containers before you put them in the recycling bin.
- Cut your standby power costs by switching appliances off at the power point.
- Turn your heater thermostat down by 1 degree in winter– it could cut 10% from your heating bill.
- Save water in the bathroom by installing a water-efficient shower head or reducing the time you spend under the shower to less than four minutes.
- Buying in bulk can save you money, reduce packaging and your transport costs.
- Switch your second fridge off and you could save up to $100 per year.
- Sign up for ACTSmart Business or ACTSmart Office to improve recycling in your organisation.
- A school that recycles can save up to 50% of its waste collection costs.
- Join a local community group and get involved in caring for the environment.
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