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Recommend
a Favourite Tradesperson
We regularly get asked to refer people to reliable, affordable and quality tradespeople for various jobs
around the home. As everyone knows, good tradespeople are hard to find,
especially those that know about environmental and non-toxic products!
Using the power of the web, we will soon be
publishing an online database of recommended tradies Australia-wide (currently
150+) that visitors to our site can search by postcode and category
(e.g. Plumber) to find a good tradie.
Click
here to refer a tradesperson
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Refer
our site & win!
Refer our website to your friends
by using the
website referral button
and go
in the draw for a holiday worth $3,000 plus you can win a double movie pass (terms
& conditions).
Please
provide your full name when you refer us so we know who to give the prize to
...
Website
Referral Prize
Winners for Mar 04
The
following people have won a double movie
pass to the Valhalla Cinema for referring 5 or more friends to our Website:
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Graciela
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Kristy
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Melissa
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Adam
Vine
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Christine
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Tracey
Mackie
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Sara
Linden
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Kate
O'Neill
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Katie
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Michael
Graciela,
Kristy, Melissa, Christine, Katie & Michael need to contact us to let us know their last names so
that we can forward their prize.
Thank
you to everyone else that helped spread the word about us!
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ECO EVENTS
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The
Australian National Centre for Sustainability
- Input being sought
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A new centre of
sustainability research is being planned for Canberra with the theme of "healthy
people on a healthy planet", expressed through the arts and sciences.
The Centre will celebrate diversity and the understanding that there are many
pathways to achieving a sustainable Australia.
The Centre will be situated
in Canberra, the Nation's Capital, close to the Parliamentary Triangle on the
shores of Lake Burley Griffin.
Contact:
Petar Johnson Executive Officer/Secretary Australian National Biocentre
Phone: (02) 6287 1538
Mobile: 0405 312 919
Fax: (02)6287 4489
www.sustainability.org.au
office@sustainability.org.au
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New
Sustainable Gardening Australia Website Launched
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The Sustainable Gardening Australia (SGA)
program is progressing well and has recently launched their own website.
You can become an SGA member for free
and receive benefits that will help make a difference to the environment
in your own back yard.
Web:
www.sgaonline.org.au
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For more events see
the
Events
Noticeboard
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The
Watershed Initiative
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The Watershed is a Sustainability Resource Centre
located on King Street in the heart of Newtown. It is a joint initiative of
South Sydney and Marrickville Councils.
The Watershed has resources and experienced
staff on hand to provide information and advice to local residents and
businesses on ways to reduce our ecological footprint.
Visit the Watershed to find out about a wide
range of environmental initiatives, such as, worm farming, composting, rainwater
tanks, recycling, sustainable housing and permaculture. The Watershed runs free
workshops on Saturdays, and is always looking for enthusiastic volunteers.
Contact: Vanessa John
Tel: (02) 9516 6366
218 King St Newtown NSW 2042 watershed@marrickville.nsw.gov
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Handy
Water Saving
Hints for the Home
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Order
and install a DIY "Greywater
your garden
kit" or a "Water
Saver Kit"
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Install
a Rainwater Tank to harvest rainwater from your roof (Book
a quote)
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Install
a AAA rated shower head (cuts water
use for showering by up to two thirds)
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Install a toilet flush water saver (see the Eco
Starters Pack for more details)
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Buy a front loading AAA rated washing
machine
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Put a cover over the pool to stop
evaporation (also helps keep the pool warm)
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Wash your car on the Lawn
(make sure you use a bucket - it is illegal to hose your garden during the
current water restrictions)
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CONTACT
US
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Ecological Homes Pty Ltd
PO Box 2504,
Strawberry Hills
NSW Australia 2012
Phone: 1300 73 07 07
Fax: (+61 2) 9557 8422
twalsh@ecologicalhomes.com.au
www.ecologicalhomes.com.au
Our
Shop Address:
230
Enmore Rd, Enmore NSW 2042
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FEEDBACK &
ADVERTISING
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Do you have a story
or feedback
for the next issue?
Let
us know
Advertisers welcome
for the next issue.
Contact
us for a rate card
or view it online
© Copyright
2002
Ecological Homes Pty Ltd (ABN 71 002 980 047)
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Best
Home Loan Rates
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Are
you paying the best rate for your Home Loan?
Contact
our friendly loans consultants at Hiley Home Loans to advise you on
the best home loan rates and see how they can help save your thousands to
finance your eco home renovation or installation.
Request
a Free
Home Loan Check
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The Earth
Repair Charter
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Please
Endorse
the Earth Repair Charter
(If
you haven't done so already)
Visit
Their Great New Website www.earthrepair.net
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Vol 2 (Issue
8) May 2004
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Dear
Reader,
These
past few weeks have been hectic as we get things ready for the official launch
of the Evacuated Tube Solar Hot Water System at this month's Sydney Home Show (May 13-16, Sydney
Exhibition Centre, darling Harbour).
Evacuated Tube
Solar Water Heaters are a revolutionary new, planet-saving water heating technology that
are up to 40% more efficient than flat plate solar systems. Existing storage
water heaters (Electric or gas) can also be retro-fitted with an Evacuated Tube Solar Hot Water System making
them up to 75% more efficient, slashing water heating costs and greenhouse
emissions.
We
invite you to visit us at the Sydney Home Show (Stand O54) - see story
below "Evacuated Tube Solar Hot Water System - Planet Saving Technology".
May
also sees the launch of the new website for the Building Sustainability Index
(BASIX). BASIX becomes mandatory for all new houses in Sydney from July 1st
this year and for all NSW on July 1st, 2005. If you are planning a new home, you
need to check your BASIX compliance - see story below "Is your new home
BASIX-compliant?"
This
month we feature the
Non-Conventional Eco-Homes Tour - an innovative and well-organised tour of
eco homes in Taree and districts plus informative workshops (Taree/Hastings
Valley, June Long Weekend Sat-Mon June 12-14).
One
of the Directors of Ecological Homes, Tim Walsh, will also be presenting a
series of workshops at the North Sydney Community Centre on 2 key eco housing
issues:
As
always, we welcome your thoughts and feedback on the newsletter and stories
related to the environment. The deadline for contributions to the next issue
(June 2004) is May 28th 2004. Send
us your feedback or stories
Thanks
... The
Ecological Homes Team
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Q.
What Does Ecological Homes Do?
A. We
are Your One Stop Shop for Sustainability
We
provide a "One Stop Shop" solution for all your eco housing and
home finance needs including:
1)
Advice
on Eco Housing Solutions for your home
(you will need to Book an Eco
Consultation)
2)
Eco
Consulting Support for Businesses or Organisations seeking to
become Eco Wise Managers (see our Ecological
Projects page)
3)
Supply of a wide range of eco technologies for existing homes (Sustainable
Refits)
4)
Build Beautiful New
Sustainable Homes
5)
Find the Best Home
loan from over 30 lenders (request a Free
Home Loan Quote)
6)
Offer advice
on DIY
Super - you can save
thousands$$$ on management fees and get substantially higher investment
returns from ethical investment projects that you can feel proud
supporting
7)
Provide Information and Training via
the organisation of Environmental
Education and Events
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Evacuated Tube
Solar Water Heaters - Planet Saving Technology!
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We will be officially launching our revolutionary
new range of Evacuated Tube Solar Hot Water System solar hot water heaters at this month's Sydney
Home Show (Thurs June 13 - Sun June 16, Sydney Exhibition & Convention
Centre Darling Harbour, Sydney, Halls 1, 2 & 3).
Keep an eye out for the Ecological Homes stand
(No. O54) as we will be exhibiting a range of great environmental housing
products including:
- Evacuated Tube Solar Hot Water System - superior efficiency of
Evacuated Tube Solar Water Heaters combined with Bosch ingenuity and leading performance in
continuous flow gas water heating
- Eco Globes - stylish, warm light and
energy efficient lighting solutions
- Oikos Non-toxic paints - professional
quality, beautiful, zero toxic, zero VOC paints for a healthy home
- Hazelbrook Gardens & Eco Design -
our first eco village project consisting of 7 beautiful eco homes set amidst
11.5 acres of private, north facing valley in the lower Blue Mountains,
Sydney
- NOBO Energy Efficient Space Heating
- EnviroClean - Earth-safe cleaning
products
- Waterpiks- Water-saving
devices
Visitors to our stall will be able to enter our
great Evacuated Tube Solar Hot Water System Giveaway prize promotion. There are more than 100
great prizes up for grab. If you can't make it to the show, you can enter
online. (Total prizes worth $27,968)
How
Do I Enter the Prize Draw? (Click
here)
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Is
your new home BASIX compliant?
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From 1 May, the NSW Department
of Infrastructure, Planning and Natural Resources (DIPNR) will exhibit the
regulatory framework for the implementation of BASIX in Sydney from July 2004.
The exhibition outlines new requirements on development applicants, consent
authorities and certifiers and includes:
 From
1 July 2004, the BASIX assessment will become a mandatory part of the approval
process for new single-dwelling developments in Sydney.
BASIX, the Building
Sustainability Index, is the interactive assessment tool DIPNR has developed to
ensure all new residential development satisfies the NSW government's stringent
sustainability targets.
During May 2004, DIPNR will
conduct briefings and training for local government, building design
professionals and others in the building industry and State agencies and
utilities.
Sessions and registration
details are on the BASIX website: www.basix.nsw.gov.au.
Or see the exhibition - 1 to 31 May DIPNR Information Centre, 9 am to 5 pm
weekdays, 3 to 31 May Ground Floor, Henry Deane Building, 20 Lee St, Sydney,
near Railway Square, Ph (02) 9762 8044
Email: basix@dipnr.nsw.gov.au
DIPNR encourages comment from
interested individuals and organisations.
Have
a look at the BASIX website.
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Non-Conventional Homes - Tour & Work-shops
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AN AMAZING GREEN WEEKEND IN
THE MANNING VALLEY
THE 2004 NON CONVENTIONAL
HOMES ECO TOUR
(June long weekend: Sat-Mon June 12-14)
You are invited on an exclusive journey into
some of Australia's most inspiring and sensitively built homes, located in and
around the picturesque Manning Valley and Great Lakes areas.
Visit homes displaying passive solar design,
alternative energy production, innovative water recycling and building
techniques, permaculture gardens and more. Talk to builders and owners, experts
and like minded people.
This is the 12th year of the Homes Eco Tour,
for which homeowners throw open their environments solely for tour participants.
Spend Saturday at our "Sustainable Home Seminar" and then cruise the
route at your leisure, choosing which homes to visit over Sunday and Monday.
Entry to the Homes Tour is by guide book which
costs $50 and covers your vehicle. The tour pack contains your tickets, guide
book and all maps for the weekend. It also contains an accommodation, food and
wine guide for the area (so you can choose where to stay for an amazing green
weekend!) plus heaps of sponsor product information, a few surprises - all
wrapped up in a calico bag. The books will be sent to you from mid-May. You will
be able to pick up your showbag whilst on the tour itself.
If you'd like to purchase a tour pack for this
year's Non-Conventional Homes Eco Tour, telephone (02) 6555 2092 for more info
or email: homesecotour@bigpond.com
Be
quick, places are limited on this inspiring
and
enlightening eco housing tour.
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Environmental
Housing Workshops in North Sydney
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Workshops provide a great way for people to
immerse themselves for a couple of hours in aspects of environmental housing
that are of interest.
Tim Walsh, a Director of Ecological Homes, will
be presenting 2 workshops in North Sydney offering insights, handy advice and
affordable solutions for each topic covered:
THE SICK HOUSE
SYNDROME
(7-9.30pm, Tues June 1, North Sydney
Community Centre - $45)
Research shows that the quality of the air
inside your home can be 2 to 3 times more toxic than the air outdoors! Many
things we put into our homes are the source of toxic materials which are slowly
released into our living environment. When you paint your home with standard
toxic paint, the indoor air quality can be up to 1,000 times worse than the air
outdoors. Healthy, effective and affordable non-toxic alternatives exist. This
session will explore ways you can decorate or renovate your home resulting in a
healthier living environment.
RAINWATER
HARVESTING
(7-9.30pm, Thurs 17 June, North Sydney
Community Centre - $45)
Australia is the world's driest inhabited
continent and is experiencing more frequent and more severe drought conditions.
Most Australian cities have had water restrictions in place for 12 months or
more with little prospect of these restrictions being eased. This session
explores rainwater harvesting solutions for the average home plus low cost water
saving devices that can be easily installed.
Bookings: Phone (02) 9922 2299
Book early as Participant
Numbers
are Limited for Both Workshops
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Wise
Words that Inspire
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"Always design a thing
by considering it in its next larger context -- a chair in a room, a room in a
house, a house in an environment, an environment in a city plan." -
Eliel Saarinen
"When I'm working on a
problem, I never think about beauty. I think only how to solve the problem. But
when I have finished, if the solution is not beautiful, I know it is
wrong." - Richard Buckminster Fuller
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Send an
E-Card
and Help Support Nature
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Calculate Your
Ecological
Footprint
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How much land & water do
you need?
Worldwide, there exists 1.8 biologically
productive global hectares per person. The average Ecological Footprint in Australia is
7.6 global hectares per person.
We would need 4 earths to sustain
everyone on the Planet at the level of the Australian
average lifestyle!
Q. How
many
earths your lifestyle require?
A.
Click here to complete a short
Ecological Footprint Calculator and work out how many earths your
lifestyle requires.
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the Best Hot Water System Under the Sun!