Sustainable in Suburbia


Why we need to use less fuel
September 6, 2007, 6:52 am
Filed under: Transport
GREENHOME FACT: With every litre of petrol you save, greenhouse pollution is reduced by 2.5 kilograms.

GREENHOME FACT: Cycling just 10 km each way to work once a week, instead of driving, saves about $926 in transport costs and 304 kilograms of greenhouse pollution each year.
GREENHOME FACT: The amount of fuel consumed by cars varies considerably, with some models being much more efficient than others. A difference in fuel consumption of one litre per 100 km will cost, or save, you almost $200 a year (assuming you travel 15,000 km per year and petrol is priced $1.30 a litre),”


Green mortgage product
September 6, 2007, 4:09 am
Filed under: Electricity, Heating & Cooking, Solar Energy, Water Consumption

Westpac Internet -Economical living with a Green Westpac mortgage

Economical living with a Westpac mortgage For more information call 1300 130 961 Apply now for a Home LoanContact a Home Finance Manager With a Westpac mortgage, you could enjoy a more cost efficient home for yourself - and help create a greener home for us all. That’s because anyone who chooses a Westpac home, investment or equity loan* from 5 June 2006 receives a booklet of discounts for a variety of environmentally friendly products. Rainwater tanks, solar panels, showerheads - if it helps make your home greener, we’ll help make it cheaper. Here’s just a sample: * Get $500 cash back on the entire Origin Energy Solar range * Save $400 on Solahart solar hot water heating * Get $75 cash back on Insulco Fat Batts™ and Pink Batts™ * Save 10% on climate friendly energy * Save 10% on selected Neco products purchased online * Save 10% on Tankmasta rain water tanks * Get $10 cash back on energy efficient showerheads from Interbath



Flora for fauna
September 6, 2007, 4:07 am
Filed under: Gardening


Renovating: How attainable is sustainable?
September 6, 2007, 4:07 am
Filed under: Consumer Goods, Uncategorized


Sustainable House Day
September 6, 2007, 4:05 am
Filed under: News & Events, Uncategorized