Know it? Live it!
The Know it? Live it! programme provides important information to assist householders in their attempts to live and work more sustainably. The programme covers a wide range of sustainable topics including key issues such as energy, water, waste, transport and purchasing decisions.
This programme is assisting Hamilton City Council to encourage and empower the people of Hamilton to have positive impacts on the environment. Residents in Hamilton are encouraged to 'walk the talk' by becoming involved in the hands-on opportunities to make change for the environment.
Know It? Live It! Review
As mentioned in the latest Know it Live it issue, we’re undergoing a review of this newsletter. To fill out the feedback survey, please click here to be taken to the survey page.
Join the Know it? Live It! Programme for free
By joining the Know it? Live it programme we will keep you informed with any upcoming events or campaigns through our newsletter three times a year.
We will also provide tips and advice on how your household can live more sustainable and celebrate people in the community who are making a positive change for the environment.
The programme also has a number of useful information factsheets on key issues.
Know it? Live it! Newsletters
Residents are able to read about Council initiatives and are reminded of how to take action for the environment through the Know it? Live it! newsletter.
This newsletter also celebrates the people in the community who are making positive changes for the environment.
Check out the latest issue here:
Autumn - Edition 25
(PDF, 764KB)A thriving Hamilton
Smart Business
Arbour Day 2013
And more...
Contact the Strategy and Research team at Hamilton City Council for more information.
Know it? Live it! Resources
Improve your knowledge on the wide range of actions you can take to live a more sustainable lifestyle by downloading one of our factsheets below.
| A Little Indulgence (PDF, 522KB) |
Appliances and Electronic Goods (PDF, 464KB) |
| Appliances and Electronic Goods (PDF, 464KB) |
Getting Powered (PDF, 760KB) |
| A Touch of the Good Life (PDF, 532KB) |
Living Sustainably (PDF, 766KB) |
| Consumer Culture (PDF, 422KB) |
Where do your Electricity dollars go? (PDF, 510KB) |
| Food for Thought (PDF, 552KB) |
"No Cost" Actions to Reduce Your Electricity Usage (PDF, 507KB) |
| Hatch, Match and Dispatch (PDF, 451KB) |
Simple Low Cost Actions to Save Power and Money (PDF, 542KB) |
| How is it Packaged? (PDF, 598KB) |
Insulation (PDF, 557KB) |
| Killing the Germs (PDF, 452KB) |
Water heating (PDF, 570KB) |
| Natural Cleaning Recipes (PDF, 528KB) |
Reduce your Heating Needs (PDF, 621KB) |
| No Time like the Present (PDF, 483KB) |
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| Purchasing Produce (PDF, 399KB) |
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Building |
Air Quality |
| Building Smarter Houses (PDF, 554KB) |
Insulation (PDF, 557KB) |
| Curtains and Blinds (PDF, 407KB) |
Reduce your Heating Needs (PDF, 621KB) |
| Heating (PDF, 431KB) |
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| Insulation (PDF, 557KB) |
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| Materials (PDF, 461KB) |
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| Moisture (PDF, 495KB) |
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| Passive Solar Design (PDF, 486KB) |
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| Water |
Waste |
| Water in Hamilton (PDF, 417KB) |
Coming soon |
| Lawns (PDF, 501KB) |
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| Garden Practices (PDF, 584KB) |
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| Indoor Water Conservation (PDF, 421KB) |
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| Outdoor Water Conservation (PDF, 594KB) |
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| Water heating (PDF, 570KB) |
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| Wastewater Treatment (PDF, 405KB) |
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| Stormwater in Hamilton (PDF, 469KB) |
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To join Hamilton City Council's Know it? Live it! programme simply fill in your details below. It's free to join. We will then keep you informed so that you can start to take part in our initiatives.
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