Buying energy and water efficient appliances is an easy way to make your home more sustainable. The more stars the better!
Every appliance has two price tags. The first is the purchase cost of the appliance, and the second is the ongoing running cost of the appliance. It stands to reason that an energy and water efficient appliance that saves you hundreds of dollars each year on bills won't take long to pay for its premium in price.
When looking for a new fridge make sure you purchase one that is the right size for your needs. Fridges can be big consumers of energy so you do not want a big fridge that spends its time cooling down empty space or that you have such a small fridge you need a second fridge. If you have a second fridge, consider how often your 'drinks fridge' is really used. Turn it on only when you need it.
There are a number of easy tips and hints to save water and energy while doing your washing.
Everyone likes a bit of entertainment - but there are a number of things you can do to keep your TV, DVD and entertainment equiptment as green as they can be.
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Nina and Frankie talk about rebuilding green with Stu.
Kat, Dom, Vicki, Lesley and Cheryl talk about how vital CFA training helped the women and children of Flowerdale save their local primary school, from the noisy Kinglake Pub.
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