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Sustainable Behaviours and Natural Hazards in Huon Valley in 2025

Minimising waste through intentional purchasing decisions
Huon Valley 2025
Currently doing
72%
Not doing, but would like to do
16%
None of these
12%
Minimising waste through repurposing or reusing
Huon Valley 2025
Currently doing
80%
Not doing, but would like to do
11%
None of these
8%
Recycling wherever possible
Huon Valley 2025
Currently doing
90%
Not doing, but would like to do
6%
None of these
3%
Composting my food waste
Huon Valley 2025
Currently doing
70%
Not doing, but would like to do
20%
None of these
10%
Growing some of my own food
Huon Valley 2025
Currently doing
68%
Not doing, but would like to do
24%
None of these
8%
Choosing to buy local goods and services as much as I can
Huon Valley 2025
Currently doing
78%
Not doing, but would like to do
17%
None of these
5%
Having rooftop solar and/or home battery storage
Huon Valley 2025
Currently doing
41%
Not doing, but would like to do
41%
None of these
19%
Buying green power
Huon Valley 2025
Currently doing
19%
Not doing, but would like to do
39%
None of these
42%
Taking steps to reduce energy use in my home or business
Huon Valley 2025
Currently doing
71%
Not doing, but would like to do
14%
None of these
14%
Taking steps to reduce water use in my home or business
Huon Valley 2025
Currently doing
72%
Not doing, but would like to do
14%
None of these
15%
Gardening for biodiversity and taking actions to enhance habitat for wildlife
Huon Valley 2025
Currently doing
55%
Not doing, but would like to do
26%
None of these
19%
Being involved in environmental programs or groups (e.g. Bushcare, land for wildlife)
Huon Valley 2025
Currently doing
16%
Not doing, but would like to do
35%
None of these
50%
Responding to road signage related to animal crossings
Huon Valley 2025
Currently doing
77%
Not doing, but would like to do
7%
None of these
16%
Using green transport regularly (e.g. electric vehicle, bike, public transport)
Huon Valley 2025
Currently doing
17%
Not doing, but would like to do
30%
None of these
54%
Which of the following natural disaster preparation tasks have you undertaken within the last year?
Huon Valley 2025
I know what type of emergencies could affect me or my property
69%
I am using the TasALERT App
63%
I have completed maintenance activities around my house to reduce my risk
53%
I have created an emergency evacuation plan with my household
39%
I know what the Australian Warning System means
36%
My emergency evacuation plan considers any special needs that my household may have
35%
I have an emergency kit ready in case I need to evacuate
20%
I have an emergency kit ready in case I need to shelter at home (for up to 3 days)
19%
I have talked with neighbours about how we can help each other during an emergency
19%
The people who support me can assist me during an emergency
16%
I have practised my emergency evacuation plan
7%
Other
3%
None of the above
8%