What you can do about climate change

Find out what you can do to reduce your emissions. Use our resources to help you get started.


Understanding your carbon footprint

Use a carbon footprint calculator to measure your carbon footprint and learn how to reduce it.

Energy and transport

Learn more about how to live, travel and work in climate-friendly ways at the Energy Efficiency & Conservation Authority website.

Switching from fossil fuels to renewable energy (e.g. gas to electricity) for heating and cooking will reduce carbon emissions. Check out our tips and tricks, and why an electric home is a good thing: Tips and tricks

Find out how you can travel around the city and region using public transport: Metlink website

Waste

Learn some simple tips and tricks to help you minimise your waste: www.toogoodtowaste.nz

Find out ways to reduce waste when running an event: