What is Backyard Aquaponics / Hydroponics Aquaponics (and Hydroponics), is a term that is quite new to me, but it does seem like a very interesting system for producing organic vegetables in a very natural, cost effective way that also saves water. Wikipedia describes Aquaponics as: Aquaponics is a food production system that combines conventional […]
Saving Energy Saves You Money
Here is a new company that provides a service where they will analyse the energy consumption in your home, provide you with a report on your usage and give you recommendations on ways to reduce your consumption. They only service the Western Sydney area for now. Eco Efficient specialises in saving you money by analysing […]
Eco Friendly Products for Your Home and Business
EarthBasics is a site that has quite a large selection of Eco Friendly products. As it says on their home page: Earth Basics is Australia’s first dedicated, environmentally friendly retailer and we are choc-a-block with products you can use, re-use and even throw away without hurting the environment. We are committed to helping build a […]
Eco Friendly – Power Consumption Breakdown
Found an interesting article on the Wired Living site. They show a percentage breakdown of the average household’s power consumption. Also including suggestions to improve on your usage. This is a small grab from the article: Tips on how to reduce your carbon emissions and help save the environment Worried about your carbon footprint and […]
New “CFL” Lightbulbs – A Simple Explanation
Here is a great little video showing the benefits of changing from the old style light bulbs to the more energy efficient and eco friendly CFL’s. (Compact Flourescent Lightbulb).
Eco Friendly Solutions for your Renovations
“Safer Solutions” a website that is designed to raise awareness of Environmental, Health and Safety risks around the home, have released a guide for DIY Renovators. Here is an excerpt their press release: ‘Safer Solutions for Safer Renovations’ is Total Environment Centre’s (TEC) recently released guide to safeguarding a family’s health by reducing chemical pollution […]