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How green are you?

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7 years ago

Time to hold up the mirror and see how you’re tracking in the push to a greener future!

You’ve just enjoyed takeaway pizza for dinner, you put the empty boxes...

In the recycling

In your worm farm

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You’re off to do your weekly grocery shop. The most environmentally friendly choice of bag is…

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The scheme that lets you compare the water efficiency of dishwashers, toilets taps and the like is the...

WART scheme (Water Appliance Rating Table)

WELS scheme (Water Efficiency and Labelling Standards)

WHALE scheme (Water in the Home Average Licensed Efficiency)

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Which is the most energy-efficient light globe?

LED (Light Emitting Diode)

CFL (Compact Fluorescent Lamps)

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Which of the following things can harm the environment?

All of the above

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On average, how much of the food Australians buy is wasted (and goes to landfill):

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If you’re a homeowner and you want to add more eco-friendly updates for your home...

You won’t get any support from the government

You will need to submit an application

You can expect certain rebates from the government, based on your state

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It’s time to tackle the washing up. The most water-smart approach is to...

Put the load through the dishwasher

Hand wash the dishes

Use an eco-friendly detergent

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If a cleaning product says it’s eco-friendly on the label, you should...

Feel safe in knowing that you’ve made the right choice

Expect it to be of lesser quality to a heavy-duty chemical

Remember that there is no regulation on the term eco-friendly and take a closer look at packaging to be sure it’s right for you.

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What is greywater?

Reusable waste water from showers, washing machines and baths

Move over kombucha – greywater is the latest health drink

The cloudy water you seen when your water heater’s on the blink

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