Eco-friendly furniture A lot of modern furniture contains toxic chemicals and will fall to bits after a few years. In contrast, sustainable furniture should use natural materials, be free of toxic chemicals and be made to last for many decades.
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Sustainable Kit Homes | http://www.homeimprovementpages.com.au/article/sustainable_kit_homes |
Mega Projects A mega project is a very large scale investment project. They are typically defined as costing more than one billion dollars US and attract a lot of public attention due to their impacts on communities, budgets, and the environment. Mega projects can in
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Permaculture | http://www.homeimprovementpages.com.au/article/permaculture |
Waste and Pollution Treatment Waste and pollution treatment is the process by which potentially hazardous waste is stored or treated in order to minimise their leaching into and impact upon the environment. Read on to learn more about waste and pollution treatment methods.
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Clean Energy With the increasing costs of fossil fuels and also their impact on the environment, people are looking to more environmentally friendly means of power. This is done through clean energy, also known as renewable energy. Read on to learn more about some t
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Eco-Friendly Laundry The laundry accounts for about 15 per cent of the water used in Australian homes. But this water usage can be significantly reduced by buying a front-loading washing machine, connecting it to a rainwater tank and then connecting the outlet hose to a greyw
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Energy Storage Have you ever wondered what happens to all of the electricity that is produced but not used? While you may think that it is going to waste, there are energy storage systems to help store this excess energy for later usage. This reduces the demand on the
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Resource Recovery and Waste Management In an effort to reduce the amount of waste that is entering the environment, resource recovery and waste management is being implemented nationwide. But what exactly are these strategies and what do they entail? Read on to find out.
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Biofuels With the increasing focus on the environment, people are looking for ways to reduce their dependence on fossil fuels. Biofuels may be one solution to this problem. Read on to find out more about what they are and how they are commonly used.
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Eco-Friendly Bedroom You spend up to a third of your life asleep. So it is worth investing in your own health by eliminating – or at least reducing – chemicals from your bedroom.
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Eco-Friendly Renting When it comes to home renovations there’s a familiar problem for renters. On the one hand, the landlord doesn’t pay the bills, so he has little incentive to make improvements such as installing energy-saving and water-saving devices. On the other hand, te
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Green Building Practices The environment is on everybody’s mind at the moment and we are all trying to find ways to do our part. One option that you can look at is to use green building practices – building in a way that lessens the impact on the environment. Read on to learn m
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Low cost energy saving Even if you can’t afford expensive fittings such as solar panels, there are still many ways to make your home more energy efficient on a limited budget.
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Photovoltaics Solar energy is renewable and environmentally friendly. One way of utilising solar energy is through the use of photovoltaics. Read on to learn more about these and how they work.
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The 5 Star Standard The 5 star standard has been implemented by the Victorian government in order to make homes in that state more energy efficient and rely less on energy resources. Read on to learn more.
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Thermal mass The term “thermal mass” refers to a material’s ability to absorb and store heat. Dense materials such as concrete take a long time (and a lot of energy) to heat up and cool down. By contrast, lightweight, low-density materials that contain a lot of air, s
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Hot Water Recirculation Systems Are you sick of waiting for the water from your hot tap to heat up? Sick of watching water go down the drain needlessly? Then a hot water recirculation system may be the answer for you.
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Creating a wildlife friendly garden Add life, literally, to your garden by making it a haven for some of Australia’s colourful birds and animals. Rosellas, lorikeets, honeyeaters, galahs, cockatoos, kookaburras, skinks, blue-tongue lizards, butterflies and bees are all common backyard visit
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Going Solar Solar hot water is becoming more and more common in Australian homes due to its being environmentally friendly and also its ability to save money on the electricity bills. Read on to find out more about going solar.
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Passive solar design Passive solar design means heating, lighting and cooling your home using the sun’s heat and light. This will slash your energy use, reducing energy bills and greenhouse gas emissions, while making your home more comfortable.
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Insulation for Energy Efficiency A lot of heat energy is required to change the temperature of high density materials.
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Energy Ratings The energy rating label allows consumers to compare the energy efficiency of different appliances and also provides incentives for manufacturers to improve the energy performance of their products.
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Green Roofs Where the roof of a building is wholly or partially covered by vegetation and soil that is laid over a waterproofing membrane. This can also reduce the heating and cooling costs of your building.
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Solar Roof Panels Solar roof panels are an excellent means of supplying electricity for your home. They are environmentally friendly, energy efficient, and you’ll find that you’ll have the lowest power bills of anyone you know!
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Use the Environment to Heat or Cool Your Home Ideas on how to cool and heat your home using the environment through the seasons
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Drought Proof Your Home Even with the recent rainfall in many areas of Australia, water conservation is still a major concern for every household. However, there are some great ways that you can drought proof your home
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Choosing the Right Rainwater Tank We've hunted around for the best rainwater tanks to fit your home.
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Installing Solar Hot Water Systems Solar hot water systems are an excellent way of obtaining hot water for household usage, and they are not as complicated as you may think. Also, they’re an excellent way to save money on your electricity bill will cut greenhgreenhouse gas emissions
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Solar Air Conditioning Are you looking for a way to be more energy efficient yet still feel comfortable in summer?
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Water Management It can be confusing trying to work out how to manage water and what the available options are so we’ve put together a quick and easy guide
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Green Plumbing By taking advantage of green plumbing systems such as water tanks, you will also free yourself from the tough water restrictions that are being imposed in many areas of Australia.
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Building With Sustainability in Mind Sustainable building is all about building homes in a way that impacts the environment as little as possible. Learn how to create sustainability in the building process.
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Water Efficiency | http://www.homeimprovementpages.com.au/article/Water |
Solar Electricity Have you thought about going solar in your home? Not just for your hot water, but for your everyday electricity needs? It's one of the newest and hottest trends in energy efficiency
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Energy Efficient Home | http://www.homeimprovementpages.com.au/article/Design_Your_Home_For_Energy_Efficiency |
Green Electricity in the Home Information on using Green Electricity in Your Home
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Cleaning - Non Toxic Products Cleaning products that are non-toxic and safe for the environment
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Energy Efficient Light Bulbs Switching to energy efficient lightbulbs can save up to four million tones of greenhouse gases per year escaping into the environment – a massive saving!
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Plastic Recycling Recycling should be part of any home. Most plastics are technically recyclable but which ones can you actually recycle yourself?
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Basix - NSW BASIX will apply to all new multi-unit developments from 1 October 2005 and to alterations and additions across the state from 1 July 2006.
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Eco-friendly living room The two big environmental issues in your living room are energy and chemicals. Energy for heating, air-conditioning, lighting and home entertainment devices creates greenhouse gas emissions. Chemicals in paints, furniture, carpets and other furnishings e
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Environmentally Friendly Home From mid-2005, Australian homes will need to comply with new energy efficient regulations. New South Wales has introduced the Building Sustainability Index (BASIX)
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Grey Water Systems Grey water reuse is an excellent way of saving both water and money in your household. Grey water is available every time you shower, have a bath, or use the washing machine and the average household creates up to 83,000 litres of grey water per year.
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Making your home water and energy efficient | http://www.homeimprovementpages.com.au/article/Making_your_home_water_and_energy_efficient |
Rainwater Tank Rebates A rainwater tank is an excellent way to save water in your home, with the installation of the tank helping both the environment and your hip pocket. However, the tank does require an initial outlay but there are rebates available to help ease the burden.
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Water Filters Water filters are a great alternative, as they reduce the amount of chemicals in your water, reduce the amount of bacteria, reduce contaminants and make the water taste better
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