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               NET ZERO                                                                                                          Install motion sensors   Choose light-coloured   Reduce reliance on artificial lighting





                                                                                                                                                                               with mirrors to reflect natural light
                                                                                                                                                          or reflective roof
                                                                                                                                    for lighting and
                                                                                                                                                                                   indoors or use a skylight
                                                                                                                                    air-conditioning
                                                                                                                                                         covering materials
               @                HOME









                                                                                                                                                                                                    Use framed, high-pitched roofs
                Tips to be energy-efficient                                                                                                                                                         to encourage cool air flow below
                and optimise natural
                resources at home


                                                        Install a solar
                                                         water heater

                        Energy
                        Savers                                                                                                                                                                             Use low-flow
                                                                                                                                                                                                           shower heads






                        Go
                        Local



                                                                                                                                                                                                       Employ shading using    Have large windows
                                                                                                                                                                                                          blinds, trees or     and door openings on
                                                                                                                                                                                                      traditional sun breakers  two or more walls in a
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                room to allow cross
                        Natural Cooling                                                                                                                                                                                             ventilation
                        Strategies















                                                           Harvest rainwater             Use electrical                          Wash your clothes       Borrow books from        Eat a greater variety   Grow your own vegetables
                                                             to water plants         appliances with higher                        in cold water          the local library           of local and     at home or at a community
                                                             and flush toilets           energy ratings                                                                            seasonal produce
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