Archive for January, 2007

NewWater – Greywater Systems & Water Tanks

Posted 31 January 2007 | By | Categories: 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

Posted 29 January 2007 | By | Categories: 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

Posted 28 January 2007 | By | Categories: 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

Posted 28 January 2007 | By | Categories: 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)

Posted 27 January 2007 | By | Categories: Rebate Information | 2 Comments

The 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 [...]

Household Water Use Calculator

Posted 27 January 2007 | By | Categories: water saving tips | No Comments

The 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

Posted 27 January 2007 | By | Categories: 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

Posted 27 January 2007 | By | Categories: 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

Posted 25 January 2007 | By | Categories: garden irrigation, water saving tips | 1 Comment

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 [...]

Water your plants only when they need it

Posted 24 January 2007 | By | Categories: 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.