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Water saving tips, water saving products and water saving ideas.
Big Brother – first house to use grey water legally
Tone Wheeler, the architect of the latest and environmentally greatest Big Brother house has claimed it to be the fist house in Queensland to use grey water legally. The Queensland government has granted BB approval to conduct testing of a grey water treatment plant on site at the House, which will see grey water run [...]
Read more →Save Water AND Enjoy Longer Showers
I miss long hot showers; if I’m in the shower any longer than 5 minutes, the guilt factor starts to kick in and I promptly jump out, pick up my shower bucket, step outside and water the garden, clothed of course. If you’re a fan of the New Inventors on Australia’s ABC, you may have [...]
Read more →Study shows – rainwater tanks most efficent for water saving
A study by Marsden Jacobs Associates for the Australian Conservation Foundation, has shown that rainwater tanks are one of the most cost-effective solution to the water crisis facing Melbourne, Sydney and South-East Queensland. The report found the widespread installation of rainwater tanks in Australian capital cities would mean big savings in water, energy and money. [...]
Read more →Front Loader Washing machines – how much water do they save?
I took the leap and purchased a water saving front loading washing machine some month ago and have been enjoying the savings in both water and dollars ever since. After the old top loader crapped itself, I decided to go for a more environmentally and (apparently) cloth friendly machine. Although I laid out more coin [...]
Read more →Queenslanders asked to reduce water use to 140L today.
The Australian reports: “TODAY, Brisbane and southeast Queensland residents will be asked to reduce water use to 140 litres a person a day, following a fall in storage to 20 per cent of capacity. That will be about half the recent personal water use by Australians.” Check out the full article.
Read more →Save Water in The Bathroom & Laundry
Turn off the tap when brushing teeth. When shaving, fill the basin instead of letting water run. A quick shower uses less hot water than a full bath tub. Consider installing low flow, water efficient showerheads and taps in the home. Clear Solutions Graphic Basin Mixers have built in water flow control (From $355) and [...]
Read more →The water cost of producing daily consumables
Some interesting figures on the amount of water in takes to produce daily consumable items. I’m naturally devastated that two of my greatest gastronomical indulgences are on this list: Hamburger – 2,400 Litres Cotton T-shirt – 2,000 L Cup of coffee – 140 L Slice of bread – 90 L Glass of beer – 75 [...]
Read more →savewater! awards winners
The savewater!® Alliance works with member water businesses, government agencies and product companies to deliver water conservation programs throughout Australia. The savewater! awards® recognise outstanding achievements and innovation in water conservation by businesses, government, schools, local communities and individuals. The 2006/07 winners of the awards include: Coles Group Limited – The new $5 million, two [...]
Read more →The facts about Stage 5 water restrictions for residents
South East Queensland’s recent introduction of Stage 5 water restrictions should be a wakeup call for the rest of the country. Stage 5 water restrictions include: Gardens – only water existing gardens with buckets or watering cans on allocated days between 4pm–7pm. You can use tank or grey water at anytime. Vehicles – only use [...]
Read more →Australian water crisis facts
Here’s some interesting water facts and stats you may not be aware of: Australia’s rainfall is the lowest of all continents in the world (excluding Antarctica). Despite this, Australia has one of the highest per capita water consumption rates in the world. While two thirds of all the people on Earth use less than 60 [...]
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