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Carbon
Positive
Resimac is committed to conducting our business in an environmentally responsible fashion. In 2023, Resimac committed to playing a proactive role in environmental sustainability by partnering with Carbon Positive Australia to restore land and biodiversity across the country.
The partnership supports community tree planting projects across Australia, building upon Resimac’s strong environmental record and our earlier initiatives, which have already helped plant more than 40,000 trees over 10 years.
How
the program works
Resimac is funding community forests all over the country
- Planting trees in urban centres for climate change mitigation and reduction of urban heat impacts
- Planting trees on cleared and degraded agricultural land for biodiversity and ecosystem restoration.
- Partnering with regional and remote communities to create projects that help local ecosystems.
This activity is not included in our home loan pricing and comes at no extra cost to our customers. It reflects our commitment to sustainability and corporate social responsibility, allowing customers to support environmental initiatives simply by choosing us.
Read more about the initiative here
Helping our customers to take
positive action
We have put together 20 key tips to help our customers reduce their impact and reduce household costs. Carbon Positive Australia provides a free online carbon calculator for households and families here
Carbon conscious
tips
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Use fluorescent tubes
They last up to eight times longer than ordinary light bulbs and only use a quarter of the electricity.
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Invest in a pool cover
If you have a pool, invest in a pool cover. This will save 90% of the energy your swimming pool uses.
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Turn off your lights
Turn off all lights when you aren’t in the room, and switch off the TV when you’re not watching it.
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Star ratings
Always look at the star ratings on whitegoods and go for the most energy efficient.
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Check broken seals
Ensure your refrigerator seals properly. Broken seals means the cold air will not stay in your refrigerator and will use a lot more energy.
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Fridge size
Refrigerators are most efficient when they are full. Make sure your fridge is the right size for your household.
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Use cold water in the laundry whenever possible
Use cold water in the laundry whenever possible and save the energy and gas used to heat it up.
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Full loads only
Only place full loads in your washing machine. It uses the same amount of energy as just a single item.
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Dry your clothes in the sun
Don’t use your dryer if it’s a sunny day and ensure your lint filter is cleaned regularly.
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Change your shower head
Fit a AAA-rated low flow showerhead.
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Check your taps!
Make sure your taps aren’t leaking!
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Walk or ride to work
If you walk or ride to work just once a week , not only will you be healthier for it, the environment will love you for it too. You’ll be cutting your greenhouse emissions by 600kgs a year.
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Insulate your walls and ceilings
You could save up to 30% on your heating bills and reduce your greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 1000kgs a year.
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Fill that dishwasher!
Make sure there is a full load in your dishwasher before starting the cycle. If you allow your dishes to air dry instead of using the drying cycle you can save 20% of your dishwasher’s electricity usage.
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Service your car
Make sure your car is serviced regularly. A well serviced car has better petrol mileage, saving you money and lowering CO2 emissions.
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Buy recycled goods
Whenever possible, buy products made from recycled goods.
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Be smart when ironing
When ironing your clothes, iron large batches to avoid reheating your iron. Use the residual heat once it's turned off to iron delicates.
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Close your blinds during the day
In summer, to keep your house cooler, close your blinds during the day.
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Close your curtains
Keep curtains closed on winter nights to keep the warm air in.
