Some Tips to Help Save the World and a Little Money as Well

If you can slide a piece of paper under the seal while your fridge door is closed it needs replacing. This will save kilograms of greenhouse gases, reduce your electricity bill and keep your food fresh.

Furniture used to be built to last. Buying second hand furniture and having it restored is likely to be cheaper than buying new, saving both money and the earth’s resources.

The website www.freecycle.org lets you list any of your unwanted items and find stuff you want, for nothing. A site similar to eBay, but you don’t have to pay.

Australians throw away $5 billion worth of perfectly good food every year. Stick to a list or shop online to avoid impulse buying and waste. Isn’t this a frightening fact?

Did you know that 36% is the percentage of daily indoor water Aussies use for showers and baths, compared to 19% for the US and 20% for the UK. Aren’t we a clean bunch!

Christine Watson