Choosing to Live Lightly
There are so many things you could do to live lightly, where do you start and how do you know what will make a real difference? How you travel, to the energy you use, the food you eat, what you buy and waste, all contributes to the impact you have.
We've researched and narrowed down the many everyday choices Aucklanders face. We offer a range of easy and more challenging things you can do to make positive change with a big impact. It’s not about being perfect; it’s about being healthier, making savings and playing your part to make our shared effort count.
Choose a theme below to see how you can make a difference
Live lightly at home, at work, at school and in your community
Who knew that trying to save money would ignite a passion for waste reduction?
Tania
Manurewa
Having a warmer, dryer home doesn’t have to cost the earth
Graham and Sadhvi - Northcote
My physique has improved… I save $200 a month on petrol
Varun
Finding new inspiration
Enjoy the thrill of the hunt to find that unique treasure
Rose
Auckland
Home grown runs in the family
Vanessa & Matti
Growing their own
We reduced our weekly waste to landfill by 50 percent
Louisa
Papakura
I'm saving around $80 a month on my winter powerbill