Guardian Australia
Hand and power tools can be surprisingly wasteful and polluting. Experts drill down on eco-friendly alternatives that still get the job done Change by degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips each Saturday to help reduce your household’s carbon footprint Got a question or tip for reducing household emissions? Email us at changebydegrees@theguardian.com Most Australians consider themselves “DIYers”, with the trip to the hardware store a regular feature of weekends in many households. About 57% say they are happy to get on the tools for home and garden repairs and improvements, according to one survey . But “do it yourself” culture comes at an environmental cost, whether it’s the noise and air pollution from petrol-powered mowers and blowers, or the cost and waste of tools and hardware bought new and only used once. Continue reading...
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