Consumer Resources

Energy Ratings For Appliances

If you're considering buying a new TV, air-con or white-goods find out about their ratings and energy usage here.

Car Sharing in and around Melbourne

If you only need to use a car occasionally but want to avoid the cost of owning a car all the time, this may be what you're looking for.

Go Carbon Neutral

If you've calculated your carbon footprint, and decided that your feet are just a bit too big, reduce your footprint.

Compare Energy Providers

You may think that changing your energy provider will give you some savings as well as use a more sustainable power source. If so, grab your bills and look at this site.

Independent reviews of washing materials

For an unbiased opinion on the ecological effects of different types of washing detergents, look here and follow the link to the laundry products research.

Renovating or building your own place?

If so, this Australian government website has heaps of information on what to look for in your current home, and how to change your own place to be more environmentally friendly.

More Innovative Residential Renovation Ideas

If you're planning on doing a renovation, here are some more good ideas from this Geelong-based company.

Find a green electrician here

If you're looking for electrical work, find someone who can do it with an eye on energy efficiency.

Find a green plumber here

If you require plumbing work, find a plumber with knowledge of the environmental aspects of the job.

Decide Whether Solar or Wind Is For You

Not sure if it's worth getting solar panels or a wind generator? This may help you decide. Power Predictor allows you to take readings and calculate bill and carbon savings before taking the plunge.

Get Your Community Organised!

Find ideas on how to organise friends, family and your local community to make everyone more environmentally friendly.

How green is your car?

Whether you already own a car or are thinking of buying a new one, find out it's environmental credentials on this federal Government website. You can also compare different makes and models.

Information for wanna-be green renters

If you rent and want to get some green tips, try the Green Renters newsletter.

How to build a zero-emission home

Just to prove it can be done, Delfin and CSIRO got together to build a house that reduced typical energy consumption by 77% and reduced typical CO2 emissions by 46%.