Read below for some easy tips on saving the planet by starting at home. If you are already doing all of these - congratulations! Send in your own tips for sustainable living and we'll also post them on our Sustainable Penrith website.
In the Kitchen 
- Providing enough space for circulation around the fridge, and locating your fridge away from the sun and your oven can result in big energy savings.
- Make sure that your door seals are clean and that the door closes properly.
- Buy energy efficient appliances when you need to replace an item.
- Switch all of your kitchen appliances off at the wall when they aren't in use.
- Wait until the dishwasher and washing machine are full before use
In Your Living Areas
- Switch to energy saving lights like compact fluorescents to save up to 80% of your lighting energy.
- Use light coloured paint outside your home to reflect, rather than absorb, light and heat.
- Standby power for televisions, videos and stereos can account for 11% of a household electricity bill. Turn them off at the power point.
- Insulate ceilings and walls to reduce heat loss in winter and to keep the house cool in summer.
- Protect your windows with curtains and blinds.
In Your Bathroom & Laundry
- Install AAA rated showerheads and tap fittings to save water and energy.
- Brighten rooms with a skylight rather than a light bulb.
- Buy a water and energy efficient washing machine.
- Use cold water for washing clothes.
- Use the clothes line to dry clothes.
Transport
- Walk or ride your bike instead of using a car.
- Catching public transport.
- When buying a car, buy a fuel efficient one. See the Green Vehicle Guide http://www.greenvehicleguide.gov.au/.
- Carpool. When at work find out who lives near you, better still try to establish a carpooling group and post up on notice boards. This can save you money and is a great way of meeting people. It also helps the environment.
- Drive smoothly, don't stop and start too many times and avoid hard braking.
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