Climate change can be overwhelming, but there are simple steps that allow everyone to help mitigate and adapt to climate change impacts, one step at a time. Not all steps suit everyone, but every little bit helps.
Small steps include:
- Use energy wisely: use renewable and cleaner sources of energy - if you cannot install solar and/or battery, purchase green power through your energy provider, unplug appliances not in use, upgrade your appliances when needed to more energy efficient products.
- Reduce your car use.
- Change your diet: grow your own; or use less meat; or don’t waste food.
- Consume less.
- Reuse and repurpose clothes.
- Plant shading trees in your garden and keep the lawn green – which can cool your neighbourhood and help mitigate heat stress.
- Join a Landcare group or plant trees in your garden. The tree planting species list shows what species are suitable for different areas in Alexandrina.
- You can also plant in your verge. But before you start planting, you require a permit from Council.
- Start a climate conversation or join like-minded people, such as the Australian Red Cross RediCommunities
Click the picture tiles below to learn more about the four main climate change topics - Energy, Water, Waste and Transport.
Programs to assist our community
Alexandrina Council has partnered with online education providers 'Good for the Hood' to help us learn about living more sustainably @HOME, with a range of expert webinars on topics that include gardening, clothing repairs, energy efficiency, electric vehicles and more. Join up to our Alexandrina resident's hub through Good for the Hood | Alexandrina Council and start connecting and learning today.
Alexandrina Council and the Fleurieu Regional Waste Authority (FRWA) have partnered with Do Something and Zero Waste SA to provide the 'Foodwise' platform to help reduce food waste through using up food you have!
National government program Scorecard helps residents find a local home energy assessor to score and advise on steps to improve the energy efficiency of their home.
