Live Lightly Pledge

Kia ora, Tāmaki Makaurau! Together, we can make a real difference in protecting our beautiful city and creating a sustainable future. Every small action we take helps reduce emissions, conserve resources, and keep our communities resilient.

By making a Live Lightly Pledge, you’re committing to simple steps that have a big impact on our city and the planet.

*Carbon emissions savings based on a person living in a 3 person household residing in Auckland. For more information please contact us hello@livelightly.nz

Choose as many pledges as you like to make a real difference

Cycle twice a week

Ditch the car and cycle to work or school twice a week. Save money on petrol and enjoy the exercise!

Carbon saved: 561kg CO₂e annually

Take the bus twice per week

Switch to the bus for your commute to work or school. It’s a great way to reduce emissions, ease traffic and save money.

Carbon saved: 216kg CO₂e annually

Try plant-based meals

Replace two meals a week with a plant-based option. It’s a tasty, healthy choice that’s great for the planet.

Carbon saved: 146kg CO₂e annually

Buy second-hand clothes

This saves resources and energy needed to create new clothing, and stops clothes going to landfill.

Carbon saved: 334kg CO₂e annually

Buy second hand technology

This saves raw materials from being extracted, which uses a lot of energy.

Carbon saved: 119kg CO₂e annually

Take four-minute showers

Cut shower time down to four minutes to save water and energy. Small changes add up quickly.

Carbon savings: 98kg CO₂e annually

Install ceiling insulation

Cut down on energy bills and help your home stay warm and cool more easily with insulation.

Carbon saved: 120kg CO₂e annually

Install wall insulation