Energy generation
In WA, 99 per cent of our electricity is generated by burning fossil fuels such as coal and gas which in turn produce carbon dioxide. For every unit of electricity produced, around 3 units of fuel must be burnt at the power station and as a result, around 1 kg of carbon dioxide is produced.
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1. Buy a smaller indoor rubbish bin to encourage recycling.
2. Close the loop and buy products made from recycled materials.
3. Use reusable shopping bags rather than plastic shopping bags.
4. When grocery shopping, buy products with less packaging and choose refills rather than new containers.
5. Start a compost heap. Turn your kitchen and garden scraps into compost for your garden.
6. Avoid using plastic wrap to cover left over food in the fridge - use a lunch box, or cover with a small plate instead.
7. Put a 'no junk mail' sticker on your letter box. You'll be amazed at how much this reduces your rubbish.
8. Crèches, schools and kindergartens often need boxes, plastic bags, old buttons, used wrapping paper, greeting cards, ribbons, tiles, crockery and other materials for art resources.
9.Old tyres can be used outside for plant pots - they are especially good for plants that like warm soils as they trap the heat.
10. Just about everything can be recycled in some way. Visit the RecycleIT directory to find out how and where to recycle.
Funding and support for community recycling projects |
The Community Grants Scheme
The Strategic Waste Initiatives Scheme |
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