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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
                             covering materials
       air-conditioning
 @  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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