Personnes et des biens partout
Ready to participate in climate change – the reality of it and what it can mean in your community – starting Tasmania but will extend to other areas
Join Friends of the Earth http://www.wilderness.org.au/regions/tasmania/community-carbon-counting-in-the-blue-tier?utm_source=phplist&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=jan_12_wildnews-5641&utm_content=featuredeventreadmore
Trees, timber, climate change, food security, water scarcity – these will all be issues for this decade
How can we influence anything – every day there is an opportunity in how we live our lives and it can be a very small but very influential action
Take buying paper – buy the best paper not the cheapest. I don’t drive the cheapest car, wear the cheapest cloths, live in the cheapest house … Read more »
The debate rages and the government has now stepped in in NSW – see story on the ABC here
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
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.
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.
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
