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Eat Green Design

mail@austconserv.com (Peter Bui) — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:16:29 +0000

Created by Cilla Maden of collaborate, Eat Green Design is a sustainable temporary exhibition, restaurant and theatrette, hosting diners, guest speakers, and the latest 'green' products from 1 to 12 August. This networking and hospitality hub will emphasize building awareness on all levels about sustainable consumption. Eat Green Design acts as a springboard for sustainable awareness to stretch the perception of what ‘sustainability’ means, challenging people to look at the different layers of sustainability and nurturing education and involvement beyond awareness.

EnvironSurf

mail@austconserv.com (Peter Bui) — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:16:49 +0000

In 2005 Bronte Surf Life Saving Club decided to begin the process of making their club more sustainable and to work toward the longer term goal of Carbon Neutrality. To date they have progressed in making Bronte Beach an eco friendly and sustainable beach in terms of its use of its solar panels, water recycling and other initiatives.

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CEC signs clean energy trade agreement with Singapore

mail@austconserv.com (Peter Bui) — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 07:22:48 +0000

A new international agreement signed today will see clean energy companies in Australia working more closely with their counterparts in Singapore to help drive regional investment and clean tech development in Asia.

Australia's Clean Energy Council (CEC) and the Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore (SEAS) have signed a new cooperative agreement in Singapore today, marking an important step forward in the strategic alliance of the two emerging industries.

Eco Fashion on Triple J: Hack

mail@austconserv.com (Peter Bui) — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 06:52:16 +0000

So is eco fashion on the rise? Will we see more and more eco friendly clothing lines at the fashion shows and on the cat walks around the world?

This year we sponsored Teresa Cowley at the Australian Fashion Week here in Sydney.

Check out this video from Triple J's TV show Hack about Eco Fashion and the Australian eco fashion industry. You see Teresa closer to the end of the video. :)

Water Saving Tips for Swimming Pool Holders

mail@austconserv.com (Peter Bui) — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:05:02 +0000

Water saving is a major point for swimming pool holders. A swimming pool consumes 22,000 to 60,000 liters of water daily. This article helps you about water filtration, check chemical balance or leaks and how to correct water level.

The average domestic swimming pool holds somewhere between 22,000-60,000 liters of water. This amount is usually a once-only fill quantity and from then on the pool needs only to be topped up from time to time. Savings can be made both in costs and water usage by limiting the frequency and water quantity used in topping up.

Eco Kids Festival

mail@austconserv.com (Peter Bui) — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 10:47:58 +0000

As the planet heats and weather patterns continue to intensify our attentions and conversations are increasingly shifting to living and dealing with climate change.

As difficult as this issue is for adults to comprehend, children are also beginning to show similar signs of fear, anxiety and frustration related to this complex issue.

Now, more than ever, it is vital for children to not only learn about the natural world they live within but to also learn the valuable tools needed to address this situation head on.

For more information go to www.ecokidsfestival.com.au

Alto Hotel on Bourke – First Melbourne city hotel to be Green Globe Certified Silver

mail@austconserv.com (Peter Bui) — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 10:23:53 +0000

Alto Hotel on Bourke has achieved the prestigious Green Globe Certified Silver status under the Green Globe Earthcheck Certification programme managed by EC3 Global. The global programme recognises Alto Hotel on Bourke's commitment to operating at the world's highest environmental standard.

Prior to achieving Certification, Alto Hotel on Bourke successfully Benchmarked using the Earthcheck^TM tool, against key environmental indicators including energy and water consumption, total waste production and community commitment.

See more images of the hotel on our community photos page.

Sustainable House Day secures Solar Shop Australia as Sponsor

mail@austconserv.com (Peter Bui) — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 05:30:14 +0000

Sustainable House Day announces Solar Shop Australia, Australia’s leading installer of grid connect solar power systems, as the presenting sponsor for Sustainable House Day 2009 to be held across Australia on 13 September 2009.

Now in its eighth year, more than 150 homes will open their doors to the public on Sustainable House Day, showing ways to make living and working spaces more environmentally friendly.

Solar Shop Australia’s managing Director Adrian Ferraretto said that it is a natural fit for Solar Shop Australia and Sustainable House Day to join forces and promote the benefits of sustainable living.

"Over the last 10 years we have seen thousands of Australians realise the benefits of installing solar power systems," Mr Ferraretto said.

Organic Expo and Green Show.

mail@austconserv.com (Peter Bui) — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 22:16:44 +0000

Organic Expo and Green Show is on this weekend held at the Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton VIC Australia. If you're in the area and want to find out what is on offer in the green and organic market, make sure you head down there and check it out. More info >

Friday 24th July 2009 - 10.00am – 6.00pm (Trade Only)
Saturday 25th July 2009 - 10.00am – 6.00pm
Sunday 26th July 2009 - 10.00am – 5.00pm

If you miss it this year, it will be held in Sydney in 2010.

Drought & Desalination: Is Turning to Seawater the Ideal

mail@austconserv.com (Peter Bui) — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 22:37:51 +0000

Climate change, drought, water restrictions - when you mention the name of Australia as a country, these are just some of the terms which become associated with it. Although these environmental issues are not exclusive to Australia, the fact that desalination plants are planned to be built in Sydney, South Australia, Victoria and Perth are causes for alarm.

Read on to find out why and whether or not the process of desalination really is the ideal solution for the country's drought problem.

199 Eco Businesses Listed

mail@austconserv.com (Peter Bui) — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 22:55:41 +0000

AustConserv hasn't even been running for a year yet but we're almost ready to celebrate a few milestones.

First being the 200th business to list in the business directory. We're currently at 199 businesses and just waiting one more to make it to 200. We've decided for the 200th business that we'll do a a little website public relations and help promote the business to the eco community a little better.

Biggest Cuttlefish in the World at Risk due to South Australia's Desalination Plant?

mail@austconserv.com (Peter Bui) — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 01:52:42 +0000

No matter which part of the world it is that you visit, you are bound to stumble upon a man-made structure which has a negative impact on its surrounding natural resources. Although prior studies about the possible ill-effects of a construction are conducted - you will never really know what the long-term effects are to the environment until it's already too late.

Will the same fate hold true for the supposedly bountiful sea life that South Australia has once the desalination plant has finished its construction? That is what we will try to find out here.

Company Restructures to Meet Green Economy Growth

mail@austconserv.com (Peter Bui) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:51:33 +0000

As commercial buildings increasingly focus on reducing their carbon footprint, Australia's longest serving provider of energy efficiency products and services has undergone a radical company restructure to cope with this growth and prepare for greater business opportunities.

Established 26 years ago by prominent Melbourne entrepreneur Peter Szental, ‘Energy Conservation Systems' (ECS) has restructured from a geographical to a functional structure.

Australia's Top Councils Honoured at Mobile Phone Recycling Awards

mail@austconserv.com (Peter Bui) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 02:29:07 +0000

Brisbane City Council, Dalby Regional Council, Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council, Eurobodalla Shire Council, Moonee Valley City Council and Shire of Lake Grace Council were praised for their mobile phone recycling efforts at the 2009 MobileMuster Local Government Awards, which were presented at the National General Assembly for Local Government, in Canberra this week.

The MobileMuster Local Government Awards, now in its third year, was created by the mobile phone industry's official recycling program to recognise and reward leading councils across Australia, who have successfully promoted and collected old mobile phones, batteries and accessories for recycling.

Guest speaker Senator Bob Brown presented the awards to the winning councils, including ‘Top Collector Overall' award to Brisbane City Council, Dalby Regional Council for ‘Best Promoter', Shire of Lake Grace Council for ‘Top Collector Per Capita' and Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council for ‘Working with Schools'. Joint winners, Mooney Valley City Council and Eurobodalla Shire Council were crowned the top award - ‘National Excellence'.

It's easy being green: energy-efficient TV from Sony arrives in Australia

mail@austconserv.com (Peter Bui) — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:16:49 +0000

It has never been more important to consider cutting down on energy use and reducing household energy bills. Sony's new energy-efficient TV has arrived in Australia to help consumers reduce their power consumption. The Sony TV - the BRAVIA WE5 - has been designed with unique energy-saving features, such as the "Presence Sensor" that automatically turns off the TV when no one is detected in the room.

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1 More Day 'til World Environment Day

mail@austconserv.com (Peter Bui) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:07:47 +0000

Landcare Australia and Coastcare are using World Environment Day as a call to action to get Australians motivated and engaged to do something to help our country and our planet.

The aim of the ‘Your Planet Needs You’ campaign is to make it easy for you to sign up to a volunteer register to say what skills you can offer (it could be anything really from hosting a BBQ to driving and even walking!)

Australian First in Design for Change

mail@austconserv.com (Peter Bui) — Wed, 06 May 2009 05:52:33 +0000

In a first for the Australian design and creative community, today marks the launch of a website showcasing the work of designers who are focussed on creating positive social and environmental change.

www.bindarri.com.au, the new website of the non-profit organisation, Bindarri, will keep audiences informed of all the latest news and events relating to artists and designers working for positive change in Australia.

The Bindarri website includes the largest online directory of Australian designers, as well as essential resources to assist others seeking to create positive outcomes.

MobileMuster and Landcare Australia launch the ‘Old Phones, More Trees' campaign

mail@austconserv.com (Peter Bui) — Tue, 05 May 2009 02:40:07 +0000

Australians called to recycle their old mobile phones and help thousands of koalas affected by the bush fires

Australians can assist thousands of native animals through Koaladoors Inc Koaladoors Project by supporting MobileMuster and Landcare Australia's 'Old Phones, More Trees' campaign and simply recycle their old mobile phones at mobile phone retailers and selected businesses and local councils, during the month of May and until World Environment Day - June 5.

MobileMuster, the official recycling program of the mobile phone industry and Landcare Australia launched the 2009 'Old Phones, More Trees' campaign today, with MobileMuster ambassador and former Miss Australia, Laura Dundovic, at the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney.

The 'Old Phones, More Trees' campaign, now in its third year, is a joint initiative, where native trees are planted for all mobile phones handed in for recycling throughout May and until World Environment Day.

Sustainable Travel International Brings Some "Green" to Australia

mail@austconserv.com (Peter Bui) — Mon, 04 May 2009 23:26:22 +0000

Cairns, Australia--Sustainable Travel International (STI) recently announced that it has established a branch in Australia in response to the growing global demand for "green" travel products and services. The primary focus of the new Australian branch, located in Cairns, will be to offer an improved service to companies and consumers in Australia. The branch's establishment marks STI's expansion into the Oceania market.

STI is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to promoting responsible tourism, supporting sustainable development, and helping travelers and travel providers protect the environments and cultures they visit.

STI President Brian T. Mullis said, "We are very excited by the possibilities that a presence in the region will afford us. The new Cairns office enables us to better respond to the needs of our growing customer base."

Reduce Your Carbon Footprint when Travelling

mail@austconserv.com (Peter Bui) — Mon, 04 May 2009 14:30:00 +0000

Travelling less and travelling together helps to reduce carbon footprint. Here are a few ways that you can help reduce your carbon foot print when you're travelling around the world or just to and from work.

Sharing of car to work or carpooling.
Make sure your car is tuned and in tip top condition. An untuned car can be very inefficient.
Check your tyre pressure. A deflated tyre means more resistance on the tyre and more wear and tear, not to meantion the safety factors.
Public transport to be used rather than own car.
Work from home at least once a week. (If your boss lets you :) )
Drive a fuel efficient car, try a diesel powered engine or even a hybrid.
Ride a scooter or a motorbike.
While on a vacation, explore locally by hiring a bicycle rather than the car.
When staying in a hotel, turn off the lights and air-conditioning off before going out.
Buy carbon credits to offset your plane flights.

Taking little steps together can make a huge difference. Change the way you think and live and help save the planet.