A recent CHOICE national Consumer Pulse Report found that 32% of Australians rated the economy as poor.
Consumers in Australia now save their money for important bills instead of clothes and household goods.
Household concerns are topped by the electricity bill at 79%, followed by food and groceries and 78%. Concern for university fees jumping from 31% in September to 38%, which is a response to the political debate present about university fees.Australians who cut spending in the last 12 months. The biggest spending areas remained entertainment (71%) and clothing (67%), while cuts to holidays increased significantly from 58% to 66%.
So, my question is... Could Australia's high cost of living (especially in Sydney) lead to a more sustainable life?
If electricity bills are a priority, then trying to lower the cost and usage of electricity is too? If food is expensive, then people won't waste food as much?
This does not mean that it is a good thing that our nation is a pricey one, but under the circumstances, trying to live more sustainable will both help the environment and keep your spending down.
There are smart ways to help everyone beat rising energy costs by reducing consumption, and turning on to clean energy like rooftop solar. We just have to be energy smart. We waste 10-20% of our electricity. That’s just the start of what we can save.
As for food waste...
Imagine paying for 5 shopping bags filled with food at the store, then walking outside and immediately throwing one bagful in a rubbish bin. Sounds crazy? The facts are that we waste at least 20% of the food we buy – that’s $1 out of every $5 spent on food shopping.
So, there are plenty of ways to be sustainable and keep your bills down! Join us and we'll show you how to reduce your bills and your carbon footprint.