Every year, each Australian throws away 145 kg of food. As a nation, that is over $5 billion worth of food items. For every 5 bags of groceries a person buys a week, 1 of those goes straight in the rubbish bin. That’s almost 20% of the food Australians purchase. In Victoria and South Australia, [...]
The Age reports of an ongoing tug of war within the Victorian State Governments on the viability of desalination plants verses rainwater tanks. The Age mentions they have obtained a report by by University of Melbourne systems scientist and microbiologist Peter Coombs which appear to challenge the Government’s big-project desalination direction. In one report Peter [...]
A study initiated by the National Water Commission analysed the cost-effectiveness of installing a rain water tank from the perspective of the home owner in different regions of Australia. The study investigates how cost effective rain water tanks are as a substitute for mains water supply. The report highlights that the yield and the cost [...]
After 18 months of good service, it was time to put the old GetGreen blog template up on blocks and implement this great new Venice WordPress template (thanks to Billion Studio). Although GetGreen is a labour of love, I’ve added a little more room for advertising as it’s nice when GetGreen generates a little bit [...]
If you’re interested in heading along to sustainability focused events in your region then head over to the Sustainable Living Calendar website. The Sustainable Living Calendar highlights events and activities across Australia which inspire, promote and celebrate sustainable living. Click on a link below to see view the events in your state: Victroria New South [...]
Generally you don’t need a building permit for a water tank under 5000 Litres, however, you should call your local council and confirm this. For example, the Mornington Peninsula Shire in Victoria states that you require a building permit for anything over 4500 Litres. You could also ask your local water tank supplier for details [...]
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