To find out more about carbon emissions linked to climatic changes, see below.

• Ryde Greenhouse Gas Reduction Action Plan 2007-10
• The ACF Consumption Atlas for Ryde’s Greenhouse Emissions
  (to access Ryde's profile, enter 2112 into the postcode box in Step 1, then select the Greenhouse Pollution option in Step 2, then view consumption)

The Atlas identifies the following areas related to our every day activities as having the most impacts:

(for further information on each item, see the Australian Conservation Foundation Consumption Atlas website)

City of Ryde
Postcodes: 2109, 2111, 2112, 2113, 2114, 2122

• Greenhouse pollution / person / year: 22.29 tonnes
• State average: 19.31 tonnes
• Nat. average: 18.9 tonnes

The following sections of the Sustainable Living Guide provide information on what you can do to reduce emissions:

Avoid Products with Excessive Packaging
Give priority to purchasing unpackaged products and save the earth's precious resources.

Buy Local and Seasonal Food
Locally produced food that is grown in sync with the seasons is fresher, and it doesn't take as much energy to produce it and transport it to you.

Embrace Energy Efficiency
Energy conservation through the adoption of efficient technology and behaviours saves resources and money.

Make Your Renovations Green
Renovations are the ideal opportunity to make your house more efficient and sustainable. Try these tips and feel good about your home.

Reduce and Offset Car Emissions
A litre of petrol produces about 2.3kg of greenhouse gases and over half our air pollution. So let's use less and offset the emissions we can't avoid.

Tune your Shopping Radar to the Environment
Become aware of the environmental implications of your consumption, and purchase those goods that have the least impact on our future.

 

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