Welcome to the ‘Easy Being Green’ guide to saving money and the environment. Over the course of a year, we'll upload one tip every week to show you how to make a difference in your day to day life.
Presented by Jon Dee, Penne Dennison and Dr Katrina Warren, each tip can bring about real change. To get the latest video updates, join the Aussies Against Climate Change Facebook group.
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Video posted on 14/06/2009 |
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When it comes to brushing your teeth and shaving, you'd be amazed how much water you can waste. Katrina Warren shows you how to save water and money.
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Video posted on 07/06/2009 |
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If you're upgrading your TV set, what should you buy? LCD or plasma? Jon Dee explains which type is better for your wallet and the environment.
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Video posted on 24/05/2009 |
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A lot of Australia's sparkling water is shipped here from Europe. So what's the alternative? Penne Dennison shows how a Sodastream can save you money.
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Video posted on 17/05/2009 |
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Australians spend half a billion dollars a year on bottled water. Penne Dennison shows how a water filter can save you money and the environment.
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Video posted on 10/05/2009 |
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Buying a fuel efficient vehicle can reduce your emissions and save you lots of money. Jon Dee shows you how to do the right thing when buying a car.
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Video posted on 03/05/2009 |
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There's a few simple ways to save money during winter. Dr Katrina Warren looks at some home heating habits that can save you cash and the environment.
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Video posted on 19/04/2009 |
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Saving energy in the kitchen is easier than you think. Dr Katrina Warren looks at the different ways that can save you cash and the environment.
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Video posted on 12/04/2009 |
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These days petrol is expensive, so how do you save fuel? Jon Dee looks at how fuel-efficient tyres can you save you cash as well as the environment.
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Video posted on 05/04/2009 |
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GreenPower is renewable energy from sources like wind and sunlight. Jon Dee shows that switching to GreenPower doesn't have to cost you extra money.
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Video posted on 29/03/2009 |
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Front loading washing machines use significantly less water, energy and detergent than top loaders. Katrina Warren tells you how they save you money.
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Video posted on 22/03/2009 |
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Running a car can be expensive and the cost of petrol keeps rising. Jon Dee explains how to get out and about with a small car or no car at all.
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Video posted on 15/03/2009 |
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Australians spend $5 billion a year on food that we buy but don't eat. Penne Dennison gives you some tips that will save your wallet and the planet.
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Video posted on 07/03/2009 |
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Australians waste 3 million tonnes of food every year. Dr Katrina Warren gives some tips that will save your wallet and the planet at the same time.
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Video posted on 28/02/2009 |
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Nearly 1.5 million pushbikes were sold in Australia last year. Penne Dennison explains why bikes are good for your hip pocket and the planet.
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Video posted on 08/02/2009 |
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Installing insulation can reduce your energy bills by hundreds of dollars every year. Jon Dee explains why insulation saves money and the environment.
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Video posted on 01/02/2009 |
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Someone's trash is often someone else's treasure. That's the basis of Freecycle.org. It's a web site where you can give and receive items for nothing.
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Video posted on 00/00/0000 |
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A lot of Australia's sparkling water is shipped here from Europe. So what's the alternative? Penne Dennison shows how a Sodastream can save you money.
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