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 [...]
Last week on Today Tonight (an Australian current affair program) there was a segment on Waterfuse, a water saving device which helps to intelligently regulate water pressure. Waterfuse is an electronic device that regulates the water flow and it’s has a software program specially designed to supply that’s required but not waste any. We hope [...]
Here’s a “smack your head it’s so simple” idea for reducing your water use at home. It’s as simple as this: Turn down your water meter tap. Yep, that’s it. Reducing your mains water pressure by turning it down at the meter will reduce the flow of water to all your taps and water outlets [...]
To be eligible for a rainwater tank rebate in NSW your rainwater tank instillation must comply with the following: The water tank must be 2000 litre capacity or more and be purchased an installed beteween 1st July 2007 and 30th June 2009. If your house isn’t connected to main water, your eligible for a rebate [...]
The Victorian state government rebate scheme for rain water tanks, as of 30th June 2007, is summarised in the table below. This applies to those wanting to install a rainwater tank in Melbourne suburbs as well as regional centres. Rainwater Tank size: 2000 – 4999 litre capacity Requirements: connected to toilet and/or laundry Rebate: $500 [...]
There’s been much talk recently of an emissions trading scheme here in Australia – particularly after the release of the Garnaut report. But what is carbon trading and how will effect businesses and individuals. Simply put, carbon trading is the tradsing of personal, corporate or national credits to maintain an/or reduce carbon emissions. If you [...]
We’re very excited to announce the lunch of our Australian rain-water tank directory. The GetGeen Water Tank directory is open for registrations from Australian businesses selling rainwater tanks. Basic memberships start from $295 per year (inc GST) and includes: Preferred Listing within one Australian region Map of your business location Detailed profile Listing of up [...]
The Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA), in partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense programar holding a Water Smart Innovations Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada from October 8-10, 2008. Billed as the largest conference of its kind in the world, this inaugural conference and expo will showcasing new water efficiency technology to industry and [...]
PDF documents are a great way to save paper, save trees and also save water, but only if you don’t print them. The GreenPDF.com website has been setup to “educate the public on the environmental impact of printing PDF documents.” To help save trees, save water and in turn help reduce greenhouse gasses, the website [...]
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