Posts Tagged ‘Eco-home’

Green Cleaning Without Chemicals

March 5th, 2010

iStock_000008166955XSmall cleaningI often get asked about eco-friendly cleaning and green cleaning products. Cleaning to me is a necessary evil. I don’t like doing it but I like having a clean house so I haven’t paid much attention to cleaning products and generally grab one with ‘green’ or ‘eco’ in the name without getting into the nitty gritty of whats in it or how it stacks up against the typical cleaning products.

Renewable Energy Options in your Home

February 21st, 2010

Pic_of_BlueGen_unit2compressedGenerating your own green electricity, decentralising power generation and removing reliance on power stations is another piece in the energy puzzle. You can now get hold of a green loan and generous government rebates to install photovoltaic panels using the abundant sunshine we enjoy in Australia. But what happens when the sun is not shining? There are a few options including generating electricity in your home from gas with new BlueGen fuel cells which are going to be available in Australia in the next few months. We have done the research for you.

Good Green Resolutions

December 31st, 2009

2010 iStock_000010589254XSmallStart off the year the right way with some green new year’s resolutions which are easy to keep. It takes two weeks to get into a green habit and this can make a remarkable dent in your environmental impacts over the months and years ahead.

Free Energy From the Sun

October 20th, 2009

5696,Solahart Thermosiphon CROPPEDAccording to a Newspoll survey conducted in April and May this year one in every two Australian households are considering making the switch to solar water heating over the next two years, probably due to a combination of generous Government rebates, the financial squeeze of rising electricity prices and concerns about the environment.

Create Your Own Sustainable Home On a Budget

September 4th, 2009

greenfurry house iStock_000004851573XSmall[1]Whether you own your home or are renting there are lots of ways to spend money creating a sustainable home. There are also lots of cheap and easy green living ideas that won’t break the bank and can significantly reduce the impact of your home while you save up for the bigger ticket items. Here are fifteen top tips.

Focus On Your Roof For an Energy Efficient Home

July 5th, 2009

img-homeowners-build croppedIf you were thinking of doing a little eco renovation on your home, now is the time to do it. Government rebates are available for solar hot water and ceiling insulation. The material you select for your roof can also reduce energy bills. Read on to find out more.

Create Your Own Eco-Home

February 25th, 2009

green homeMaking your home eco friendly is not difficult and it is a task that can be done gradually. Most of us hate wastage, and using more water or energy than you need all adds up to wasting money. This article gives you a few simple tips to put you on the path to transform your pad into an eco home.

Create Your Own Eco Home

February 25th, 2009

green homeaking your home eco friendly is not difficult and it is a task that can be done gradually. Most of us hate wastage, and using more water or energy than you need all adds up to wasting money. This article gives you a few simple tips to put you on the path to transform your pad into an eco home.

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