Notes:

Latest blog posts from your abode...environmentality

PV panel feed in tariffs for NSW
Carmel Tebbutt, the NSW Government Environment Minister, has given a pledge to introduce feed in tariffs for solar panels in NSW. Many other states in Australia have had feed in tariffs for some time, notably South Australia, which this year started paying people double the market rate for...
Click here to read more at your abode...environmentality...
Published 4 weeks ago

The Pope goes green
The pope is on a drive to make the Vatican Europe's most energy efficient state. Around 2,000 square metres of the Paul VI hall are being covered with photovoltaic panels, while the another 3000 square metres will be used as a screen to increase the amount of captured energy.According to Mauro...
Click here to read more at your abode...environmentality...
Published 2 months ago

Grey water and your soil - does it cause any harm?
There is a growing attitude in the water challenged times that we live in, that to waste any water is unacceptable. Out of this, simple grey water diversion systems such as the one above are becoming more prevalent and are being readily accepted by mainstream Australia.But when looking to...
Click here to read more at your abode...environmentality...
Published 3 months ago

Recycling grey water - putting it to good use
Up until now, anyone wanting to recycle grey water has generally been forced to redirect the water underground in irrigation systems because of archaic local health regulations. This forces us to continually water gardens when we have a shower, whether we want to or not.Although technically the...
Click here to read more at your abode...environmentality...
Published 4 months ago

House energy star ratings - what do they mean?
Many of you may be aware that the energy efficiency of new houses is measured using a star rating system. This system has existed for a number of years and rates houses on their energy consumption from one star at the lowest level through to ten stars at the highest. But what do these rating mean...
Click here to read more at your abode...environmentality...
Published 5 months ago

Now that you have collected your rainwater, what now?
You live in the city and have put a lot of money and effort into installing a rainwater harvesting system, now what are you going to do with the water? The answer is, whatever you can.One of the simplest a most effective uses for your collected rainwater is to use if for flushing your toilet....
Click here to read more at your abode...environmentality...
Published 6 months ago

Recycling bathroom sink grey water with the AQUS system
The AQUS system by Watersaver Technologies is a fantastic example of green design and ingenuity. The Aqus system catches the water from your vanity basin, filters and disinfects it, and stores it until the next time you need to flush your toilet. The system then sends to stored water to your...
Click here to read more at your abode...environmentality...
Published 7 months ago

Beware of manufacturers' claims to be green
More and more consumers have a growing awareness of the larger environmental issues and are looking to make product choices with this in mind. However, beware, because companies are now aware of this and are 'dressing up' their old products in new 'greener' clothes.'Greenwashing', as it known, is...
Click here to read more at your abode...environmentality...
Published 9 months ago

Cleaning up your collected rainwater
Anyone who is recycling their rainwater for use in their washing machines and toilets will be aware of the problems that can occur when the harvested rainwater contains sediment or is coloured with tanin from leaves. Your whites are no longer white when washed and your toilet bowl stains.Re-using...
Click here to read more at your abode...environmentality...
Published 10 months ago

Guilt free household downlighting
The current fashion for peppering whole house interiors with low voltage downlights has a couple significant drawbacks, they are extremenly energy inefficient and have a very short lifespan. Most people wrongly presume that because the light fittings are low voltage, that means low energy use....
Click here to read more at your abode...environmentality...
Published 10 months ago

Building Green : an overview
An eco-friendly home is better for the environment as well as your health.Building green is about the way your home is designed, constructed and operates in order to reduce its impact on the overall environment whilst creating a healthy and enjoyable environment for you to live in. Key green...
Click here to read more at your abode...environmentality...
Published 12 months ago

The perils of vinyl flooring in your home.
Vinyl flooring, made from PVC or Poly Vinyl Chloride, is one material that we believe should not be on the market. PVC is dangerous to human health and the environment throughout its entire life cycle, at the factory, in our homes, and when we throw it out. During the manufacture of PVC, dioxins...
Click here to read more at your abode...environmentality...
Published 12 months ago