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
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
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
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
Buy second hand technology
This saves raw materials from being extracted, which uses a lot of energy.
Carbon saved: 119kg 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
Plant a fruit tree
Plant a fruit tree in your garden or community space and have fresh fruit year after year.
Carbon Savings: 16.0kg CO₂e
Hang washing outside
Skip the dryer and hang your washing outside 50% of the time. It’s easy and energy-efficient.
Carbon Savings: 9.6kg CO₂e annually
Talk about climate action
Share your actions with friends and whānau. Talking about climate change encourages others.
Carbon Savings: 150kg CO₂e annually
