At home
Home owners
Household hazardous waste
We all have hazardous wastes at home. Learn how to reduce them, and also how to store and dispose of them safely.
Install water efficient toilets
Toilets use a lot of clean tap water every day. Our step-by-step guide can help you choose and install a water efficient toilet.
Insulation
A well insulated home can reduce your heating and cooling bills and help you to be more comfortable all year round.
Renters
Clever cooking
How to cook and save energy and money at the same time - tips for using your oven, stove and microwave more efficiently.
Lighting
Using natural light and switching to more efficient lights can reduce your lighting costs by up to 80 per cent.
Recycling
Recycling means your waste products go on to become useful for someone else. A wide range of waste products can now be recycled into new products.
Rebates and assistance
You may be eligible for assistance for home improvements that save energy and water.
Find out more about government rebates and assistance
Did you know?
- Appliances can use 25 per cent of your homes energy. Choosing an energy efficient fridge, dishwasher and washing machine saves electricity and money.
- Many appliances use electricity even when they appear to be turned off.
- Australians throw away around 20 million tonnes of waste per year. We can reduce that by thinking about how we dispose of our rubbish.
- Over 900,000 Australian households have already signed up for GreenPower.
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Page last modified: 20 Aug 2009