Australian Greenhouse Office's top 10

  1. Walk, cycle or use public transport
  2. Use compact fluorescent lights
  3. Buy the most energy-efficient appliances
  4. Insulate your home
  5. Cut hot water consumption
  6. Replace an electric hot water service with solar or gas
  7. Support renewable energy
  8. When buying a new car choose one that is fuel efficient
  9. Rate the energy efficiency of your new home
  10. Plant, protect and conserve existing trees and shrubs

NewScientist magazine's top 10 ways to save the planet (10/9/05)

  1. Dress for the weather when indoors
  2. Get out of the car and use public transport
  3. Get into composting
  4. Fly less
  5. Change your driving habits and buy a smaller car
  6. Buy only energy efficient appliances and lights
  7. Avoid food which has been transported across the world
  8. Reduce, reuse and recycle
  9. Save energy at your workplace
  10. Opt for a natural burial

Sydney Morning Herald's top 10 (27/9/05)

  1. Change to an accredited green power option
  2. Install solar hot water system
  3. Install solar panels
  4. Use energy-efficient whitegoods
  5. Use a triple-A-rated shower head
  6. Use energy-efficient light globes
  7. Check fuel efficiency of next car
  8. Walk, cycle, or take public transport
  9. Calculate your individual carbon footprint
  10. Suggest a workplace audit (energy, recycling)
  11. Write to a politician about climate change
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