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Welcome to Green Living
Are you keen to make your home green? We’ve dedicated this section to helping you maintain a green lifestyle. Whether you’re searching for energy saving light bulbs, need information on using solar energy, or can’t decide between water tanks, you’ll find the answers here.
Green articles
- Environmental living
Ideas to get you thinking about the way you leave your mark on the environment. Each of these projects can be easily carried out on an existing house, not necessarily during the time of construction or renovation. - Sustainable living
The Clovelly House is a perfect example of sustainable inner-city living built to blend nature and while nurturing man-made designs to create an eco-retreat. - Water saving taps
Save water by installing water saving taps and showerheads. Find out how to choose the right taps for you. - Light bulbs: energy-saving halogens
A new energy-saving lighting range aims to replace incandescent bulbs when they are removed from the shelves in 2009. - Solar power: heating and cooling
Have you ever thought about cooling or heating your home using solar power? Sustainability expert, Paul Gilding, gives us some top solar power tips. - Brad Pitt's green dream
Brad Pitt may share a home with movie star Angelina Jolie, but he is also helping to build eco-homes for victims whose lives and homes collapsed after Hurricane Katrina tore through New Orleans in August 2005. - Cate Blanchett's Greenovation
Cate Blanchett is leading the green brigade with eco-renovations to her Sydney mansion. - Recycling
Those who rent or own their home can preserve the planet in a variety of different ways; we'll show you how easy it is to prevent pollution, conserve natural resources and reduce landfill. - Grey water: a guide
What is grey water, can it be re-used and if so, how? Read this guide to learn more about grey water. - Water tanks
We showcase a selection of rain water tanks suitable for city-dwellers. - Heating: environmental considerations
We look at how a few smart decisions can help to keep your home warm in winter. - Saving water in the home
It's easy to save water around the home - you just need to pay attention to what you're doing. - Saving water in the garden
With water restrictions a reality in many parts of Australia, it's time to start saving water in the garden. We show you how. - Get a Greensmart roof
Insulating your roof and installing skylights can save you money - and the environment. - A guide to rainwater tanks
If you are installing a rainwater tank you'll need to decide on the size, material, filtration devices and other requirements. - WELS: a general guide
The federal government's WELS scheme came into place on July 1, 2006. Find out how this will affect you. - Water efficient bathroom products
We give you some of the best 'green' or environmentally friendly water saving products for your bathroom. - New housing sustainability regulations
How to make sure your new home meets the changing sustainable housing laws around Australia. - A guide to energy efficient appliances
We explain the energy ratings system that affects fridges, freezers, washers, dryers, and airconditioners and look at how to save energy on all these appliances. - Greensmart garden
Save money as well as Australia's natural resources. Create a Greensmart - or energy efficient garden now. - Garden against global warming
The average Australian household generates about 14 tonnes of greenhouse gases every year. These gases are bi-products of using everyday products and services that make our life easy including electricity, water and driving your car. - World environment day
World Environment Day happens each year on June 5. It is a worldwide campaign organised through the United Nations to create awareness of the environment and to highlight the need for political attention and action.
Green videos
Environmental calculators
NABERS Energy and Water Explorers
The National Australian Built Environment Rating System has online calculators to measure your home’s water and energy efficiency. Try it out here
ACT Government Rainwater Tank Calculator
Enter details of your property and see how much water you could save using a variety of rainwater tanks. Try it out here
Energy Matters System Builders
Six separate calculators to plan energy saving systems and more from this green technology provider. Try it out here
TRUenergy Electricity and Energy Cost Calculator
Specify your appliances, and then calculate how much you could save by replacing them. Try it out here
Green products
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1.05kW Solar Power System
Australia is the luckiest country in the world. Our geography... more. -
GU10 Downlight LED Replacement Globe
The 2.5 Watt GU10 48 LED bulb is an equivalent... more. -
Solatube SolarStar
SolarStar - The Ideal Ventilation Solution The Solar powered Rooftop Ventilator... more. -
Leda 2000 Smartflush® Toilet Suite
What makes the Leda toilet suite unique is the Smartflush®... more. -
LPF9EG.2SS 90cm Electric Gas Freestanding Cooker
5 burner gas hob with 9 multifunction oven &... more. -
Recycled Floors - Second Hand Hoop
Reclaimed and new timber. Each floorboard is milled to a... more. -
BlueScope Water – Rainwater Tanks made from AQUAPLATE® steel
This steel rainwater tank by BlueScope Water is the domestic... more. -
Bamboo Flooring and Timber Floorboards
Bamboo Flooring is your ideal choice for home building or... more. -
Venus Shower Set
Save water in style with the Dorf Venus Shower Set.... more. -
Electric Boosted Solar Hot Water
Solar water heaters in Australia have evolved significantly since their... more.
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