Sustainable Living
Living sustainably or green living means adopting a lifestyle which enables us to meet our present needs and maintain a healthy environment for future generations.
Reducing water and energy usage, using public transport and switching to renewable energy are just a few things that can help make a difference to our environment.
The links below take you to useful information that will help you act now for the future:
Take actions right now by pledging to reduce your environmental impact:
For more detailed information on how to reduce water and energy consumption, minimise waste, adopt greener transport, green business ideas and encourage backyard biodiversity view/download the Lake Macquarie Sustainable Living Guide.
Programs to help householders make their homes more water and energy efficient, rebates are available from the Department of Environment and Climate Change NSW and from the Australian Government, Department of the Environment.