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45% of the average rubbish bag put out for collection could be composted. This means more of the greenhouse gas methane is produced in our landfills - the larger the piles of organic waste, the more methane is released. Compost all kitchen scraps and grass clippings in your own garden - this will reduce methane emissions and your garden will love you!
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Play it cool: Watching the big game - answer A

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A) Dave turns the TV off at the wall.

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Jess says "Well played Dad!

If you don't turn them off at the wall, appliances like computers, televisions, VCRs and microwaves stay on stand-by - silently sucking out power while we sleep."

Did you know?

The average New Zealand house wastes between $80 and $90 on stand-by power each year.

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