At Home


green-home.jpgGoing green at home isn't about ditching the TV, living in the dark, or going without showers. It's about embracing a cleaner, simpler way of life: cut back on the clutter in your house; get back to nature in your own backyard; get to know your neighbours; and get active about making your home happier and healthier.

We've found all sorts of easy and enjoyable things you can do to make your home greener and cleaner. Visit the following links for information about energy, gardening, food, and waste.

  • Shout Out for Climate Change

    June 23rd, 2010

    The Shout Out for Climate Change competition run by the Australian Government Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency offers young Australians the opportunity to share their thoughts and views on climate change.

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  • Plan hatched by good eggs

    February 25th, 2010

    Three Melbourne students are hoping to raise a million dollars for local charities using the age-old technique of trading.

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  • GreenPower

    July 22nd, 2009

    Have you made the switch yet? Find out more how to switch to greenpower in your home.

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  • The best book exchange in town!

    July 14th, 2010

    Local Melbourne bookstore Booktalk, sets itself apart from other bookstores by offering a thriving
    Book Exchange program.

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  • Say No To Junk Mail

    July 13th, 2010

    Keep Australia Beautiful has partnered with Eco Voice to encourage all Australians to read their catalogues online to reduce waste and litter.

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  • Etiko. It means ethical.

    July 13th, 2010

    It means fair trade and sustainable. It means you can buy high quality footwear, clothing & sporting goods that haven’t been made by children or by workers who have been exploited and, whenever possible, are made from eco friendly materials.

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Snapshot

this week's carbon emissions:
2.132m tonnes

water restrictions:
Stage 3

current uv levels:
Low

water storage levels:
35.8% full

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