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1. MAKE YOUR MONEY COUNT

One of our biggest environmental and social impacts is our choice of bank. Part of the global movement refusing to finance fossil fuels, Bank Australia values our people & planet. Get a free home loan health check to see how you can save money & support a healthier planet.

bankaust.com.au/tnj

2. BETTER ENERGY

Choose a greener energy company & support our clean energy future. Currently ranked 'greenest' by Greenpeace, Powershop is Australia's only 100% carbon-neutral power company. Consistently one of the cheapest, Powershop loves our planet & is easy on your wallet.

powershop.com.au/tnj

3. LOVE FOOD, HATE WASTE

Victorians throw $4 billion of edible food a year to landfill. This creates methane & wastes the money, resources & energy used to grow, process, package & transport our food. Shop to a list, buy what you need, eat your leftovers! Download theyumeapp.com for half-price, surplus food from Melbourne's top cafes and restaurants.

lovefoodhatewaste.vic.gov.au

4. THE FUTURE IS ELECTRIC

When The New Joneses aren't walking or cycling, they're cruising their way to our fume-free future in their electric BMW i3. Their emission-free drive makes trips to the petrol station a thing of the past.

bmw.com.au/i3

5. HEALTHY HOMES

Ecoliv Buildings' affordable, sustainable homes save space, energy, resources & money. The 8.2 star, off-the-grid, prefab home shows how easily we can embrace small spaces, maximize functionality, minimize material objects and unplug from urban life.

ecoliv.com.au

6. GAME CHANGING SOLAR STORAGE

Every hour, the sun provides enough power for our global annual energy demands. Battery storage now means we can harness clean power, AND store it for later. As fossil-fuel costs rise & solar prices plunge, join the rooftop revolution and be part of our clean energy future.

enphase.com/au/home (solar microinverter battery storage)

q-cells.com.au (solar panels)

7. CHEMICAL DETOX

Keep chemicals from our skin, air, waterways & food supply with natural cleaning products, like lemons & vinegar. Choose grey-water-safe, plant-based products, like Earth Choice & Organic Care, who use recycled & recyclable packaging.

naturesorganics.com.au

8. SOIL - WHERE FOOD BEGINS

Like us, soil needs food. Keep kitchen scraps out of the bin. Feed them to chooks, put them in worm farms or make compost to send nutrients back into our soil. Council-supplied green-waste bins take garden waste to make compost for farms and gardens. Use today's food & garden waste to grow tomorrow's lunch.

backtoearth.vic.gov.au

9. SHOP LOCAL

About 50% of money spent with local independent shops goes back into our local economy, compared to less than 14% from chain stores. Support local independents, like Barry the butcher, for healthier, happier, connected communities. Get online for home delivery from locals you love.

yourgrocer.com.au

10. LIGHTEN UP

LED lights not only save up to 89% off energy bills, now they can change how we live. Sengled revolutionary LEDs light bulbs, with built-in speakers, cameras & WiFi, reduce clutter, energy & waste. Lighten up with Sengled for smart, safe, super-sounding homes.

sengled.com.au

P.S. SHOP LESS

In 2018, UK landfill will be full. Where will their rubbish go? Reduce consumption. Choose #secondhandfirst. Rent, swap, share, borrow! Take the Buy Nothing New Month challenge. Shop less, live more!

buynothingnew.com.au

P.P.S. ENERGY SAVING TIPS

Retro-fit existing homes with simple tweaks you can make yourself, for more comfortable living and cheaper bills. Switch halogens to LEDs, plug drafts. Use fans in summer, jumpers in winter and ditch the drier! Get advice on insulating floors, walls and ceilings to seriously slash energy bills.

For Summer energy saving tips go to:

sustainability.vic.gov.au

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