Archive for May, 2007

Under House Water Tank

Posted 29 May 2007 | By Luke | Categories: water tanks | 2 Comments

No space for a whapping big rainwater tank in the back yard but keen as mustard to harvest the rainwater from your roof run off?  Than check out the eco sac.  The eco sac is like a large flexible water bladder that fits under your house.  Water stored in the eco sac is suitable for [...]

G Mag: Australia’s first green lifestyle magazine

Posted 17 May 2007 | By Luke | Categories: media water stories | No Comments

i just came across this new green lifestyle magazine, G Mag Australia.”G Magazine provides practical, evidence-based solutions to living a more environmentally friendly lifestyle,” says Wilson da Silva, Editor-in-Chief of G. “It will be a trusted and respected guide to the green consumer landscape.” “It’s hard to find accurate and reliable information on how to [...]

What size rain water tanks should you buy?

Posted 17 May 2007 | By Luke | Categories: water tanks | No Comments

If you’re wanting to “get off the grid” altogether and not rely on mains water for any of your water needs then you’ll need a 50,000 – 100,000 litre rain water tank. However, it’s not recommended that you use rainwater for drinking in built up suburban areas. If you’re aiming to keep your garden green [...]

Garden Safe Planet Ark Laundry Powder

Posted 10 May 2007 | By Luke | Categories: garden irrigation, grey water, soaps at detergents | 1 Comment

Planet Ark has produced a Laundry detergent that’s garden friendly.  If you’re pouring your laundry grey water water on the garden and are concerned that the high pH might and high phosphates might kil your plants, then check out this detergent from Planet Ark. Platen Arks detergent has been independently tested by Sydney Environmental and [...]

Saving Energy, Saving Money, Maintaining Comfort

Posted 07 May 2007 | By Luke | Categories: energy saving | 2 Comments

The idea of an energy saving household used to go hand-in-hand with certain images. Signs saying “If It’s Yellow, Let It Mellow”, putting a bucket in the shower with you to save water, or wearing layers upon layers to save on heating bills come to mind. But times they are a changin’- making energy saving [...]

Install a water saving shower head

Posted 06 May 2007 | By Luke | Categories: water saving tips | 2 Comments

If you want to save water in your home, I cannot stress how important it is to install a water saving shower head. If you’re using a older, larger showerhead, you’re wasting huge amounts of water while you shower, not to mention the energy you’re wasting in heating the hot water that goes into that [...]

Hire a water consultant

Posted 03 May 2007 | By Luke | Categories: water saving tips | No Comments

There are so many things you can do to save water in your business or home, so if you’re struggling to analyse and implement all these water saving measures, call in an expert.  The Water Conservation Group can help you assess and implement water saving changes in your home or business through private consultation. Visit [...]