The document provides many ways that individuals can help address climate change through their personal choices and actions. It suggests taking steps to reduce energy and water usage at home through more efficient appliances and fixtures. It also recommends choices around transportation like driving less, carpooling, or using public transit. Further, individuals are encouraged to educate others, voice support for climate policies, and invest in renewable energy companies. The overarching message is that everyone can make a difference through both their direct behaviors and broader engagement and advocacy on the issue.

1. The Power of One

2. What can I do to
make a difference ?

3. You are not alone !
It is easy to feel powerless
when confronted by
something as big as climate
change. The impacts will be
Global . . . So what can one
Indivdual do to make an
impact on a Global problem ?

4. You can make a difference !
On a personal level
On a family level
On a community level

5. Ways YOU can make a difference
By the choices you make
By the way you behave
By the way you
communicate with others

6. Make a difference in the home
Change to energy efficient lighting
(CF & LED)
Eliminate Standby Power (Phantom)
power.
Improve insulation and ventilation
Shading, window treatment
Reduce use of A/C and raise temp
setting.

7. More Ways to Make a Difference
Check the insulation/seals on your
fridge and freezer
How many fridges do you have !
Use/Choose energy efficient
appliances
Install Solar Hotwater or at least
instantaneous gas
Install a Grid Connected PV system
Switch to 100 % Green Power

8. Don’t forget Water Usage !
Install low flow shower heads/taps
Dual flush toilets
Rainwater tank
Grey water system
Reduce shower times
Shower with a friend to save even
more water ???!!!!

9. Think twice about your Transport
Do you really need that size vehicle ?
Do you really need that many vehicles ?
Plan trips to reduce kms (car pool)
Keep engine in tune to reduce CO2
Use E10 fuel or switch to a diesel vehicle
Increase tyre pressure
Buy a pushbike
Walk more
Use Public Transport where possible.

10. Talk to Others !
Educate your family and friends
Let your State and Federal
politicians know that Climate
change is a vital issue to you, your
family and friends
Raise the issue at the community
level. . schools, clubs etc.

11. Look at the Products you Buy
Every product on the shelf
represents energy
Energy to produce, transport and
store it
Energy/Resources went into its
container and packaging
Choose items that have as close to
100% recyclable
containers/packaging as possible

12. Be Energy/Resource Conscious
When you look at what is happening
around you, ask yourself the question . . .
Is this sustainable ?
Sustainable in Energy
Sustainable in Resources
Can it be done in a more sustainable
manner ?
You will be surprised just how aware you
become !!

13. How can I Learn More ?
TAFE offers courses in Renewable energy
A number of Universities offer courses in
Renewable Energy
The Internet abounds with very useful
sites devoted to various aspects of
Sustainable Energy.. subscribe to some E-
newsletters.
www.renewableenergyaccess.com
Go to the Australian Greenhouse Office
website, www.greenhouse.gov.au, there is
a mountain of information.

14. What Else can I do ?
Invest in Renewable Energy
Companies ( get advice from a
professional first )
When you are building/buying your
next home, consider its Energy
Rating/Energy Consumption

15. Further Ways to Live More
Sustainably
Use shopping bags made from hemp. The ones at
the supermarket are mostly made from polyester
(source is fossil fuel). Cotton uses too much water.
Use a shopping trolley
Use paper bags when buying fruit & veges
(most supermarkets provide them for mushrooms)
Avoid pre-packaged fresh food as much as possible
Setup a compost bin and/or worm farm for food
scraps. You can do this even in a flat.
Wrap food scraps that cannot be composted in
newspaper and place them directly in your bin

16. The Power of One ?
YOU CAN MAKE A
DIFFERENCE !