Taking environmentally friendly to a new level, the VersiTank rainwater tank from Elmich is made from recycled plastics and manufactured in Australia. The VersiTank storm water tanks store run-off from roofs and are suitable for domestic rainwater storage and commercial developments. Lightweight, high strength interlocking panels clip together to make up the water tank assembly, [...]
An article in The Boarder Mail reports: LABOR leader Kevin Rudd wants to put a rainwater tank in every home and has pledged $250 million to get things started. Mr Rudd yesterday said a federal Labor government would tackle the water crisis by offering up to $500 each to 500,000 homes to help install tanks [...]
I’ve recently been researching website hosting services which profess to be green or in other words, buy their power from renewable energy companies or companies who offset their carbon emissions. This blog is not currently hosted with a carbon neutral web hosting service, so it’s about time I put my money where my mouth is [...]
A recent article in The Age outlines how one family has discovered a novel way to save water and electricity in the home, bribe the kids! If the electricity and water usage in GREEN challenge entrant Jill Forwards household decreases, the kids get a pocket money bonus. What a great way to make children more [...]
South Australian State Government has issued new water restrictions on Adelaide household water use. Beginning July 1 there will be a ban on watering household lawns with. State Water Security Minister Karlene Maywald said the temporary “stringent restrictions” – applying during July and possibly longer – were a result of record low inflows into the [...]
The Brisbane Times reports that the residents in Brisbane will have to ensure their rainwater tank is plumbed into their laundry and toilet to be eligible to receive the $850 water tank rebate. “Lord Mayor Campbell Newman said the change was needed because the rebate program would not conserve the city’s water supplies unless people [...]
Rain water tanks come in all shapes and sizes and materials. So what material should your water tanks be made from? This all depends on your budget and whether the tank is above or below ground. Currently Polyethylene tanks are the most cost effective, but you may wish to consider other materials. Polyethylene rainwater tanks [...]
How much should you expect to pay for a rainwater tank? The old adage regarding a piece of string comes to mind for the answer to this question. Here are four main factors which will contribute to the cost of your water tank: Water tank size Instillation requirements What material the water tank is made [...]
Now I haven’t checked the validity of the manual at the end of the following link, so download at your own peril. This manual apparently shows you how to build a simplistic, and affordable hydrogen fuel system for your car. It will show you how to convert you existing vehicle to hydrogen fuel cell power [...]
Here’s an interesting article on an underground greywater movement promoting the re-use of greywater from the shower and laundry. The gray water guerrillas website is dedicated to promoting the re-use of water from your shower and laundry. Check it our for some great pointers for setting up your own greywater system at home.
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