Household Sustainability

Be more sustainable at home

We have created a range of tips and resources to be more sustainable and reduce your emissions

Cut Your Household Energy Use

Taking steps to reduce your energy use will not only reduce your energy bills but also help the environment.

Reduce Your Water Use

Habits and measures to reduce your water use.

Cool Your Home for Less

Use these tips to reduce the energy costs of cooling your home.

Heat Your Home for Less

Use these tips to reduce the energy costs of heating your home.

Conscious Holiday Guide

These tips can help to reduce holiday-associated costs, use items you already have, and reduce waste.

Renovating or Building a Home

Reduce energy costs and create a more sustainable home.

Food Waste

Here are some tips for reducing your food waste.

Sustainable Purchasing

Council strives to consider the environmental credentials of products prior to purchasing.

Vehicles

Selecting the right vehicles for sustainability.

Sustainable Shopping

Tips for shopping consciously to reduce waste, save money and support local traders.

Energy Efficiency Series - Liveable Homes

Learn how to keep your home warmer and cut energy bills with simple upgrades like insulation, draught sealing, and window treatments. Discover cost-effective solutions, efficient systems, and how to access government rebates, all in easy, free, practical sessions.

Have a look at these resources for some more ideas for being sustainable at home:

Household energy action guide: https://assets.sustainability.vic.gov.au/susvic/Document-energy-Household-energy-action-guide.pdf
Save Energy in the Home: https://www.sustainability.vic.gov.au/energy-efficiency-and-reducing-emissions/save-energy-in-the-home
Environmentally Sustainable Homes: https://www.yourhome.gov.au/

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