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1. Walk, cycle or use public transport.
2. Use compact fluorescent or LED lighting.
3. Purchase the highest energy-efficiency star rating appliances.
4. Insulate your home and save on heating and cooling costs.
5. Cut hot water consumption by washing clothes in cold water and by fitting a water-efficient shower head.
6. Replace an electric hot water service with solar, heat pump or high-efficiency gas.
7. Support renewable energy, install a grid connect system.
8. Service your car regularly and, when buying a new car, choose one that is fuel-efficient, hybrid.
9. Grow your own food, start a vege garden.
10. Ventilate behind your fridge.
11. Turn off appliances with standby lights.
12. Use phosphate and nitrate free cleaning products.
13. Fix leaking taps.
14. Re-use greywater.
15. Compost foodwaste.
16. Start a worm farm.
17. Install a water tank.
18. Support local sustainable food producers