With the rising cost of fuel and electricity, people are becoming more aware of the need to save energy and money through making changes to their lifestyle. People are also acknowledging the link between climate change and excess energy consumption. This portable guide provides simple tips to start making changes straightaway and covers all areas of the modern Australian home and garden.

Learn to live more sustainably in your house by making changes room by room -- from the kitchen to the bedroom -- this book shows exactly how you can make a difference. Discover sustainable design tips too, such as buying energy-efficient appliances and using hand-powered tools in the garden. This book also looks at making changes at work to help create a more energy-efficient offi ce and suggests telecommuting and using other sustainable transport options, including walking, cycling and even shopping from home.

Format : Paperback
ISBN(13) : 9780731407767
ISBN(10) : 0731407768
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons Australia Ltd
Imprint : John Wiley & Sons Australia Ltd
Publication Date (AUS) : February 2008
Pages : 96