NewWater - Greywater Systems & Water Tanks
January 31, 2007 on 6:18 pm | In grey water, water saving tips, water tanks | No Comments
NewWater offer a great range of Rain Water tanks and an Aqua Reviva greywater systems. Their range of tanks include:
- slimline tanks
- in-slab tanks
- under-house tanks
Check out their website for more.
Sustainable Gardening Australia
January 29, 2007 on 7:44 pm | In garden irrigation, water saving tips | 1 Comment
Sustainable Gardening Australia has some great resources for helping to keep your garden green. Visit the SGA forum for heaps of great tips like sodium free soap and drought tolerant plants.
SaveMyGarden Water Tanks
January 28, 2007 on 12:57 pm | In water tanks | No Comments
SaveMyGarden have a great range of rainwater tanks of all shapes and sizes for sale in every state. Prices range from $690 for the 775 litre T170 tank up to $1990 for the 10,000 litre TT2300.
Check out the SaveMyGarden Water Tanks page for details.
RainSaver - Rainwater Diverter
January 28, 2007 on 12:41 pm | In garden irrigation, rainwater harvesting | No Comments
Australian RainSaver has a nifty rainwater diverter which attaches to your down-pipe and redirects water through hoses to your garden. Check out the RainSaver product page for details.
Water Smart Gardens and Homes Rebate Scheme (Victoria)
January 27, 2007 on 8:30 pm | In Rebate Information | 2 CommentsThe Victorian Government Water Smart Gardens and Home Rebate Scheme gives you the opportunity to claim back a few of your hard earned dollars for some water saving products. Here’s the list:
| Product | Description | Rebate |
|---|---|---|
| Rainwater Tank 5000+ litre capacity | Connected to toilet and laundry | $1000 rebate |
| Rainwater Tanks, 5000+ litre capacity | Connected to toilet or laundry | $900 rebate |
| Rainwater Tanks, 2000 - 4999 litre capacity | Connected to toilet and/or laundry | $500 rebate |
| Rainwater tanks, 600 litre capacity or larger | Not connected for indoor use | $150 rebate |
| Grey water systems | A grey water permanent tank system recycles waste water from laundries and bathrooms for use on the garden or in the toilet. | $500 |
| Replacement of single or 5/11 toilet systems with 3/6 litre flush toilet or better | A dual flush toilet uses 3 litres of water on a half flush, 6 litres on a full flush or better. | $50 |
| 3 Star/3A shower roses | A water efficient shower rose can use 30% less water than a normal shower rose and can be fitted to most showers. | $10 |
| Water conservation home audits | A service to assess where a household could save water, and recommend products and methods that would help to do this. | $30 |
| A basket of garden products | Includes products such as mulch, flow control valves, wetting/moisture agent, compost/mulch bin, moisture/rain sensor, garden tap timer, drip watering system/weep hose, trigger nozzle, temporary grey water diverter | $30 when you spend $100 |
For more info, check out the Vic Government rebate page.
Household Water Use Calculator
January 27, 2007 on 7:17 pm | In water saving tips | No CommentsThe City of Melbourne website has a handy water use calculator to help you understand just how much water you’re using in the home. Check out Household Water Use Calculator page for details.
HeroWash low phosphate biodegradable laundry detergent
January 27, 2007 on 6:56 pm | In soaps at detergents | No Comments
HeroWash low phosphate biodegradable laundry detergent is an environmentally friendly detergent so you can use it in your front or top loading washing machine then safely use the grey water from the wash on you garden. Available for $14 from the HeroWash online store.
Nubian Grey Water Systems
January 27, 2007 on 6:37 pm | In grey water | No Comments
Nubian has a great grey water system for the homes. The Oasis Domestic Grey Water Treatment System (GT600) is an affordable domestic grey water solution and can save a household up to 400 litres per day. Check out the Oasis product page for more details.
Eco Bag Tree Drip Watering System
January 25, 2007 on 1:04 pm | In garden irrigation, water saving tips | No Comments
The Eco Bag water saving device is an automatic watering system consisting of a plastic container which drips water into the roots of a shrub or tree over a long period. The bag holds 20 litres of water and its capillary wick will drip one litre of water every 24 hours. Made from special heavy duty UV-treated plastic, the bag gives coverage of half a square meter around the base of the plant. Its ability to save water by reducing soil moisture evaporation losses and prevention of weeds from competing for water at the base of the plant is a big plus for the Eco Bag.
Check out the Eco Bag product page for more.
Water your plants only when they need it
January 24, 2007 on 6:29 pm | In garden irrigation, water saving tips | No Comments
Water your plants only when they need it by testing soil moisture content with a water probe. Available at most good hardware stores for a measly $12, a soil moisture probe can check the water content of your soil.
