Install a rain sensor
Installing a waterwise rain sensor unit prevents your automatic reticulation system from watering unnecessarily either during or soon after rain. A Waterwise Rebate of $20 is available for rain sensors endorsed under the Smart Approved Watermark Scheme.
- Water Corporation
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.
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Kerbside recycling is available in most metropolitan areas. To find out what kerbside recycling facilities are available for your house, check your local government's website.
When preparing recyclables you should rinse, squash and remove any contaminants (such as plastic bags). Only put out materials that can be recycled by your local council. By doing this less room is taken up in the truck and the product is less likely to be contaminated. |
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