With the price of energy rising and climate change worsening, it is time to make changes in the way we do things to help ease the situation so the legacy for subsequent generations is brighter. Small changes in our purchasing choices to products with better green profiles will start the process. Our aim in this section is to inform you of eco-friendly options, so you can make buying decisions that will reduce your household or business’s carbon emissions in a cost effective way.

These pages should provide you with some food for eco-friendly thought. We have links to items that have environmentally friendly product profiles, to help you make more eco-friendly product choices. 

Lighting

In Australia, household lighting accounts for about 12% and commerce 25% of the greenhouse gas emissions. With new types of globes available we can reduce energy consumption by up to 80%, the Government legislated to phase out the sale of incandescent globes in stages starting in 2009 with all being banned by 2015

To learn more about energy saving light globes and products availlable, click here.

Garden 

The garden is central to our Australian homes, providing a place for relaxing and enjoying activities that enrich our lives. With thought and careful planning we can reduce the requirement for water and artificial fertiliser without diminishing the value and beauty of our gardens.

To learn more about eco friendly garden products available, click here.

Saving Water 

Australia's water reserves have been suffering greatly in recent years due to drought and low rainfall, but there are things we can all do to help. Installing water flow restrictors in taps and water saving shower heads, you can make your bathroom more eco-friendly and greatly reduce the water consumption in your home. Simple initiatives like these will help the environment, make our water last and will also save you money, especially as the price of water is set to rise.

To learn more about water saving products available, click here. 

Painting  

The Green Council of Australia promotes the use of paints that are low in volatile organic compounds (VOC’s) to reduce green house emissions. VOC’s originate from many naturally occurring sources but increasingly the proportion of VOC’s in the atmosphere are from man made synthesised product. VOC’s in paint are in the solvent fumes given off as the paint dries contributing to green house gasses as well as asthma and other breathing related problems.

In modern buildings the emphasis is to reduce energy loss by sealing and making areas air tight to reduce heating and cooling. In so doing they trap VOC’s that can take months to exit painted surfaces. Therefore apart from the environmental aspect, people’s health is a major consideration. Paint is now available contain very low or nil amounts of VOC’s.

To learn more about eco friendly paints available, click here.

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