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Issue 12 - Jul 2009

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Save Power: What can you do in your world?

What can you do in your world?

It's easy not to think about electricity at home, work or in your community facility – we turn on a switch and its there – so we often use more power than we need to. That's why the Department of Environment and Climate Change NSW has launched a major energy efficiency campaign encouraging the community to Save PowerMore >

Join the tree planting revolution

A father helps his son to plant a tree at last year's National Tree Day

Planet Ark's National Tree Day has mobilised more than two million volunteers who have planted over 13 million trees in the event's 14-year history. This extraordinary feat would not be possible without the people who step up to coordinate a site in their area, giving their friends and neighbours the opportunity to work together in the local community. More >

Helping business save money and energy

Businesses can receive a subsidised energy audit

Businesses across the state are signing up for two new Department of Environment and Climate Change NSW programs that will help them reduce carbon pollution – and their power bills. More >

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Living Sustainably contains news and resources from sustainability programs within partnerships, local government, businesses, community groups, non-government organisations, and the Department of Environment and Climate Change NSW (DECC).

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