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Library resources

Yarra Libraries Sustainable Living Resources
Your local library is a great place to get the latest information and resources to help you live in an environmentally sustainable way.

Sustainable living book collection
Yarra Libraries has a huge sustainable living book collection where you can find out how you can retrofit your home, grow your own vegetables, catch rainwater for your garden and more. A Sustainable Living booklist is available from the libraries or download here. Booklist Check the library catalogue for many additional titles.

Power- Mate energy usage meter
A Power–Mate is a useful energy auditing tool that can show how much energy your appliances are using whilst in operation and also while left on standby. Leaving your appliances such as TVs, computers and stereos on stand-by can cost households up to $180 a year!

A Power–Mate is available for ONE WEEK LOAN at each of Yarra Libraries five branches. Ask staff at your local branch to arrange a loan or check the library catalogue for availability or to place a hold.

Power- Mate factsheet

Lux Meter
The lux meter is a powerful tool that can be used to identify significant energy savings. It allows you to measure light levels in a room or space and compare these to the minimum recommended light levels. A lux meter can be used to pinpoint over- lit areas in your office or home and then de-lamp (or reduce the amount of lights you have) to reduce energy use. Two Lux metres are available for one week loan. Check the library catalogue for further information.

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