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Taking Action

Per capita, Australia has the highest greenhouse gas emissions in the world (IPCC, 2006). In 2004 Parramatta City Council proportionally contributed to 2.24% of greenhouse gas emissions in NSW. Council believes that we (Council, businesses and residents) are all equally responsible for the total ‘footprint’ associated with our lifestyles.

There are a number of actions that Council, businesses and residents can undertake to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and climate change:

  • Purchase Accredited Green Power www.greenpower.gov.au
  • Implement energy efficiency measures in the home and office, this could include retrofitting lighting, enabling the energy star feature on equipment and fitting timers to equipment  
  • Purchase sustainable products
  • Choose sustainable transport options, for example catch a train or bus, ride a bike or walk.
  • Reuse, recycle and minimise consuming products that require a lot of packaging
  • Plant a tree

Take the first step today. Real action on climate change may be easier than you think.

For more tips about how to help reduce our City's environmental footprint, contact Council on 9806 5000.

 

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