As we turn off our lights for World Earth Day on April 22, we look towards how we can live a greener future.

Explore our top 5 budget tricks to help reduce your power and heating usage:

  1. Borrow one of Brimbank Libraries Thermal Camera kits. By tracking where heat is escaping from your home, you can seal window and door gaps, keeping wind and dust outside.
  2. Use door draft stops. Help keep your heat inside and the cooler weather outside by placing a draft stop at your doors over night.
  3. Close off unused spaces/bedrooms when heating your house. By closing unused bedrooms or spaces, your home heats faster.
  4. Looking for other ways to insulate your windows, why not try bubble wrap. Bubble Wrap Often used in green houses but can also be used for domestic houses.
  5. Layer up and get cozy with a book as the weather gets cooler. Blankets and layered clothes help create pockets of air, trapping body heat and insulating your body.

Be inspired by our top Enviro Champion authors:

David Attenborough

David Attenborough is a British broadcaster and naturalist famous for his nature documentaries. Through shows like Planet Earth, he has helped people around the world connect with wildlife and understand the importance of protecting the planet.

Jane Goodall

Jane Goodall is a British scientist famous for her pioneering studies of chimpanzees in Tanzania. Her work changed the way we understand animal behavior, and she’s become a passionate advocate for conservation and protecting the environment.

Bob Brown

Bob Brown is an Australian environmentalist known for his fight to protect Tasmania’s wilderness. He founded the Bob Brown Foundation, where he continues to champion climate action, biodiversity, and the preservation of Australia’s natural landscapes.

David Suzuki

David Suzuki is a Canadian scientist and environmentalist known for his work on climate change and sustainability. Through the David Suzuki Foundation, he advocates for conservation, clean energy, and Indigenous rights.

Tim Flannery

Tim Flannery is an Australian scientist and author, known for his work on climate change and environmental conservation. He continues to raise awareness about global warming through his writing and as a key figure in climate policy discussions.

Greta Thunberg

Greta Thunberg is a Swedish climate activist who started the Fridays for Future movement. She’s known for urging world leaders to take immediate action on climate change and has inspired millions of young people to join the fight for the planet.