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Earth Hour
news: Mar 2008

Earth Hour 2008:

Learn how to make it last a lifetime

Get involved and support Earth Hour – a Climate Change awareness initiative @8pm Saturday 29th March switch off your lights for an hour.

Learn how to make Earth Hour last a lifetime.... here's a few ways to start:

Make your home energy and water efficient

Educate yourself – Energy awareness can help you cut household energy use by a third. Understand how you use energy and learn about how you can save.

Discover how well your home rates for energy and water performance with an online NABERS rating
Learn about how much electricity different appliances use and adopt good saving habits
When you replace equipment buy the most efficient model you can
Take advantage of the rebates available for hot water systems, ceiling insulation and rainwater tanks

Avoid waste, Reuse, Recycle and use resources efficiently

Don't waste – all forms of waste place an extra burden on the earth's natural resources.

Reduce waste,
use water and energy efficiently,
recycle and reuse and choose products which minimise the impact on the planet.

Connect with nature – appreciate the beauty of the natural world as often as you can. It's in your backyard, your neighbourhood and across the state, get outdoors and connect.

Visit a national park,
Go whale watching,
Picnic at a beach or local park,
Discover birdlife,
See native flora in bloom,
Volunteer and offer a hand in local conservation projects.

Earth Hour - take action today and make it last a lifetime

Learn more about Earth hour
– visit earthhour.org.au and show you care by participating in this initiative.

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