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Climate change is a serious global challenge for all of us. Around one third of our energy usage happens in homes, accounting for around 36% of greenhouse gas emissions [Sustainability Victoria].
By reducing your energy use at home, your actions can help make a positive impact on climate change…. and you’ll save money too!
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Climate change is a fact, not a theory. It is caused by greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide. They act like a blanket, trapping the heat as it leaves the earth and sending some of it back, making the earth warmer overall.
There are significant commitments with global implications. The climate choices we make at home are just as important. When we all work together, we really can make a difference.
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| Our Energy Saving Range |
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There are many small changes you can make in the home to help save you energy and money. Click on a category below to view our range and hints and tips:
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| Energy Smart |
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Handyman Energy Saving Booklet
Topics Include:
- Where is your energy going?
- Sealing and Insulation
- Windows and Doors
- Lighting
- Heating and Cooling
- Appliances
- Building or Renovating
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| Sustainability Home |
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Visit the Sustainability Home to find out how you can save energy and save water at home.
Click on the floorplan for FAQ's and Hints & Tips for every area.
From Kitchen to pool, compost bins to efficient lighting.
There are also suggestions for smart Bunnnings products to help you lead a greener life.
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| Bunnings and Sustainability |
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We’re actively reducing our energy emissions in stores through the following initiatives:
- “Bi level” energy efficient lighting, which uses globes that automatically switch to half and full power according to available ambient lighting has now been installed in more than 34 stores.
- 60 warehouse stores have been fitted with a night-switching device for reduced energy consumption during night fill work.
- E-tronic energy efficient lighting will be installed in over 20 stores by the end of June 2008, which should result in an emissions saving of more than 25 per cent per store per year.
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In December 2007 we commenced a carbon offset project with Landcare CarbonSMART. This project will allow us to offset over 20,000 tonnes of our 2007/08 carbon emissions through the planting of native vegetation on freehold land.
Our research partnership with Western Australia’s Murdoch University is well underway. This includes a detailed assessment of our energy use and their recommendations will shape the future direction for how we build our stores and the potential use of hybrid renewable energy resources.
Other initiatives include a commitment from January 2008 to purchase five per cent of our grid energy in Australia from renewable sources, and the replacement of 25 per cent of our company car fleet with Toyota Prius hybrid cars by June 2008.
We continue to work on our recycling initiatives to reduce the amount of waste going to landfill, which has seen a significant increase in our recycling levels.
As always, we continue to focus on providing the latest information on products and projects to help customers save on their energy use and support sustainable living.
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| Rebates |
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In some cases rebates may apply for the purchase and installation of various energy saving products.
As rebates vary by region it is best to check with your local energy provider or authority for details. Here are some links to websites that may help:
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