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Water saving tips, water saving products and water saving ideas.
Sustainablility Living Calendar
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 [...]
Read more →Do you require a building permit for your water tank?
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 [...]
Read more →Waterfuse inteligent water pressure regulation
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 [...]
Read more →Quick water saving tip for the home
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 [...]
Read more →Plants Can Help You Conserve Water
It’s true. Having plants – which you would think would use up a lot of water – can actually help you to conserve more water. If you have a huge expanse of yard it has to be watered a lot. All of that grass needs to stay green, and if it doesn’t get enough water, [...]
Read more →NSW Rainwater tank rebate.
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 [...]
Read more →Victorian Rainwater Tank rebate scheme
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 [...]
Read more →What is carbon emissions trading?
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 [...]
Read more →Rain Water Tank Directory Launch
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 [...]
Read more →What Is Grey Water? A Beginners Guide To Water Conservation
There are ways to save water in times of drought. One of the most common recycling methods is the use of grey water. What is grey water? Grey water is any water that goes down the drain, except for toilet water. Excess shower water, sink water, laundry water, and dish water can all be saved [...]
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