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What to do this August

If you are looking for something to do, there are some great national events on this month. Make friends and get some exercise on the annual  Walk Against Warming (15th August 2010). Or if waste does it for you, the Keep Australia Beautiful Week (24th-30th August) this year focuses on recycling when we are out and about. A great way of diverting more waste from landfill. Why not get stuck in?



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Ecorenovations Living Green Kitchens

green kitchenWith renovations at the forefront of my mind, one idea that has caught my eye is the concept of a green kitchen. We are not just talking eco-friendly materials here, we are talking a living breathing space. Immediately it is clear that there are some logistics that need to be thought through to grow plants inside.There are also different levels you can take this theme to, from a pot on the windowsill to a kitchen jungle. So how can we integrate a living green kitchen into our plans? Learn more..

Wind Turbines For The Home

TURBINEpicWind turbines have historically been limited to rural areas. However, this is about to change as vertical axis wind turbines are being introduced for residential areas. Vertical axis wind turbines look more like an egg whisk than a windmill, the main benefit being that they are unaffected by wind direction so are better suited for urban areas. Residential turbines can be installed on the roof or tower and feed energy into the building through an inverter. Urban Green Energy is about to introduce the vertical axis wind turbines into Australia to provide another renewable energy option for the home. Learn more..
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Carbon Offsetting - What's it all about?

It would seem that becoming carbon neutral is the new black. Our carbon offsetting tips section provides a summary of the things you need to know. It provides information on what it means to be carbon neutral and how to calculate and offset your greenhouse gas emissions. It also provides details of what to look for if you are buying carbon credits and who you can go to if you need some help.

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How To Spot an Eco Innovation

This will help you recognise products and services which can reduce your environmental impacts and what to look out for when you are out shopping. We have also put together some tips on where to start if you fancy yourself as an inventor or eco-innovator.
 

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