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To Wind Farm or Not – how close should you live to them ?

The debate rages and the government has now stepped in in NSW – see story on the ABC here

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-01-24/green-group-wound-up-by-nsw-wind-farm-rules/3789958/?site=sydney

How Much Water Do I Need to Use ?

If you have always wanted to know how much water is needed based on your location, soil, garden size, season and plants try out the free Smart Watering Guide to help you.  Check it out here so that you can control you water usage efficiently that suits your plants, and keeps you water consumption down. http://everylittledrop.com.au/smart-watering-guide-preview

Consider Farming Ideas for More Sustainable Living

Duck farming based on organic free range special select Muscovy ducks that provide not only lean tend delicious meat but a lower fat content.  You don’t require huge amounts of land, there is excellent demand fro good restaurants and chefs.

Pigs May Not Really Fly but their Hot Air is Money

Farmers capturing the methane from the effluent of pigs and providing a fantastic return on investment is one example of carbon credit helping reduce greenhouse emissions.  See The Australian article for more details

Check out the $1.7b Federal Government Clean Energy Future Package to see how it might assist you – and learn how the funding via the new carbon tax will work in practice.

Is this You, or Someone You Know? – Work and Live in Your Own Community

Two types of work are available and you can do either or both.

EcoProperty is all about property and sustainability.

No specific experience is necessary; personality, aptitude and attitude is what is important. We will provide training, resources and support.

Firstly and most importantly, you will be passionate about sustainability, or have a very strong interest to learn.

You will demonstrate high levels of commitment, drive to succeed, teamwork, good communication and entrepreneurship.

Aptitude will … Read more »

That’s What We Like

Life is becoming very mainstream – now on the ABC they have a story on a woman saving fuel by lowering her tyre pressure.  This has been one of our tips for a longtime.  Car and tyre companies “recommend”  tyre pressure way below what is needed for reducing consumption of fuel.

WHY ?

Cars are more comfortable to drive in at a lower tyre pressure – more cushion effect.  Try it though … Read more »

Find the Frog Inside You for Ease on Easy

We are starting a new section in the New Ideas Now section as there are so many great things that can be done with so little effort, energy and just a slightly different way of looking at things.

We look forward to your ideas or thoughts on what we are suggesting – some of which I personally have already started.

Whilst we do not drive or fly around Australia selling property, we … Read more »

Assess your lifestyle and contribute to the carbon trading debate

Politics of fear and attempts at power grabbing are clouding what is one of the most important debates of our time.  Ensure you are informed and can make better decisions by utilising some of the tools now available. The Australian Greenhouse Calculator (AGC) helps you explore how your lifestyle contributes to greenhouse gas emissions.

We all enjoy the benefits of modern technology such as heating and lighting, but we … Read more »

Not eggs in all one basket – little wars everywhere

Of course the wars around the world are shocking and incomparable suffering to most of us with the considerable advantages of living in the West.  However, the little wars of attack on businesses via the internet has caused massive disruption and discomfort over the last week.  One massive attack on a hosting business means there is an important lesson.  Ensure your hosting of websites and your email are not all … Read more »

Solar Powering your Home

Property owners beware – NSW Back Flip on Solar Power rebate – time to keep a good watch out on progress, both political and industry based throughout Australia given the NSW experience since the election of the new government
see more on ABC

Make sure you keep up to date and on the watch for new developments in other States, or new government … Read more »

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