House

Our home and garden can be a bottomless pit of resource-consuming ecological inefficiency; or a healthy Eden of self-sufficiency. So how do we manage our ecological footprint and set it on a sustainable path?

	Buy renewable electricity Every time you use electricity in your home greenhouse gases are belched out on your behalf. So buy the clean stuff! more »
	Cultivate water saving habits Water saving habits are those easy-to-learn daily behaviours that can save us thousands of litres (and dollars) during the course of our lives. more »
	Embrace energy efficiency Energy conservation can save resources and money through the adoption of efficient technology and behaviours. more »
	Generate your own electricity The sun hitting your roof can power your home. It's just a question of gadgets. more »
	Harvest and use your rainwater Install a rainwater tank to collect and store rain hitting your roof and use it to water your garden, wash your clothes or fill your toilet. more »
	Install efficient appliances and fixtures When investing in large household appliances and fixtures, use the government's Energy and Water Ratings (stars) to guide you to the most efficient products to save money. more »
	Install solar hot water Sunlight converts cold water into hot water. No gases are emitted and no one gets hurt. Life is rarely this simple! more »
	Insulate, shade and weatherproof your house Insulating, shading and weatherproofing your house can save you up to 45 per cent on your current energy bills while increasing the comfort and value of your home. Minimising ... more »
	Use water efficiently Water conservation on the driest continent on the planet is essential, logical and too long in coming. There are lots of easy things we can all do! more »
	DIY environmental home checklist Time to grab the clipboard and run the environmental ruler over your home. Identify the big bang actions that will quickly reduce your homes impact on the environment. more »

Environment

The urban spread of our houses and gardens, and the power, water and materials required for them to provide us with a comfortable living space account for a significant proportion of our ecological footprint. Managed effectively, this integral part of our lives can be a vehicle for the conservation, generation and collection of energy, water and natural resources. It can also supply us with much of the food we need.

Wellbeing

Our homes are our sanctuaries where we bring our dearest, raise our children and spend over half our lives. Tapping the potential of the house and garden to rejuvenate, inspire and soothe us, as well as protecting and sheltering us, is one of the creative missions of any householder's life.