Broken Hill Sustainable Living Guide

Developed in conjunction with The Natural Strategies Group, this guide is designed to help Broken Hill residents take action to live more sustainably at home and in the community. The guide is packed with information about how small, easy changes can have positive impacts on the environment, your health and well being and save you money too.

So go on, challenge yourself to take up a new sustainable action today. Find out just how easy it is to work towards creating a sustainable future for ourselves, our children and our children's children.

Please note the list of businesses and organisations contained within this Sustainability Guide have been supplied by Natural Strategies Group. Broken Hill City Council is not affiliated with any of the organisations listed.

Buy Renewable Electricity

Every time you use electricity in your home greenhouse gases are belched out on your behalf. So buy the clean stuff! more »

Cultivate Water-Saving Habits

Water-saving habits are those easy-to-learn daily behaviours that can save us thousands of litres (and dollars) over our lives. more »

Cultivate Waste Reduction Habits

The average Australian household wastes over $1,000 dollars per year purchasing items they never use. So use what you buy, buy less and save... more »

Harvest and Use your Rainwater

Install a rainwater tank to collect and store the rain hitting your roof and use it to water your garden, wash your clothes or fill your toilet. more »

Install Efficient Appliances and Fixtures

When investing in large household, appliances and fixtures, use the government's Energy and Water Ratings (Stars) to guide you to the most efficient, and save money over the l ... more »