Caring about the environment is one thing, but if it requires us to make drastic changes or go without, our enthusiasm can soon wane. Unfortunately, Australians consume a lot more per person than people in most other countries simply because of how we choose to live. In fact, if the rest of the world consumed as much as we did, we'd need at least two more planets to meet the demands on nature.
There are some simple things you can do to reduce how much energy, food and water your household consumes – and what gets thrown out – without feeling deprived. The result is a healthier bank balance
