Origin's top 10 tips to help save our environment

Simply follow these steps:

1. Switch your home to green energy
   Switch to accredited GreenPower from Origin, by calling 13 GREEN today.
2. Cycle, walk or take public transport
   Take one less 10km car trip each week and you’ll cut your greenhouse gas emissions by 600 kilograms a year.
3. Switch off your appliances when they’re not in use
   Turning appliances off at the wall could reduce your home’s greenhouse gas emissions by up to 700 kilograms a year.
4. Solarise your existing hot water system
   Solarising your existing system can save around 1,450kg of greenhouse gases per year. You can easily get a quote and purchase the right system for your home online at originenergy.com.au/gosolar or call 13 24 63.
5. Replace standard light globes with energy efficient globes Energy efficient globes cut greenhouse gas emissions and running costs by 75% but produce just as much light. You’ll also notice the savings on your energy bills.
6. Replace your old showerhead with a water saving alternative
   Installing a water efficient showerhead could save you up to 1.5 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions per year and cut your water use by 20,000 litres per year.
7. Take shorter showers
   Keep them under 4 minutes rather than the 8 minute average. You’ll save up to half a kilogram of greenhouse gas emissions every minute.
8. Offset your next holiday
   Calculate your environmental impact when you next catch a plane. Buy carbon offsets and reduce your impact on the environment at origingreen.com.au.
9. Switch off your computer screen
   Computer screens generate greenhouse gas emissions too. So don’t forget to switch off your computer screen if you leave your computer for more than 10 minutes.
10. Look for the stars
    Energy smart appliances will save you money and reduce your greenhouse gas emissions. The more stars, the more efficient the product.