Posts Tagged ‘Ringwood’
Ride the Talk at Maroondah City Council
Posted in Events by Nelly on July 13th, 2010
Want to find out how you can save money (and be kind to the planet) by making simple changes at home? Then come to this free public event and hear John Knox Ride the Talk on 21 July. John Knox has decided that, rather than simply complain about the lack of action on Climate Change, he needs to do something positive about it, so he is taking his knowledge of energy efficiency around Australia by bicycle.
Wednesday 21 July, 2010
7.00-9.00pm
Maroondah City Council, City Offices Ringwood, Braeside Avenue
RSVP by 20 July to Nelly on 9298 4261 or nelly.belperio@maroondah.vic.gov.au
Come along and bring some friends to share the savings.
For events in your area, see the calendar at www.ridethetalk.com.au
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Sustainable Living Space Users’ Guides: March
Posted in Events by Kate Archdeacon on February 25th, 2010
Source: Sustainable Living Space
Users Guide to Solar Hot Water
Presenter : Kevin Fregon
Heating Water for domestic use represents a large part of our home energy use. By installing a solar hot water system, we can make substantial savings to our energy bills as well as making a difference to our ecological footprint. This session will explore a range of issues concerning installing solar hot water systems on your home or apartment.
Wednesday March 3, 7.30pm – 9.30pm
Users Guide to Water Tanks
Presenter: Jenny Francis
Are you considering harvesting rain water by installing a water tank? This is the workshop for you. In this session we will explore the reasons for catching rain water, how to choose the right tank for you, where to locate your tank, as well as installation and flow maintenance issues.
Wednesday March 10, 7.30pm – 9.30pm
Users Guide to Grey Water
Presenter: Jenny Francis
We can reduce our water consumption by reusing our grey water in our garden. There are some limitations to the use of grey water. In this workshop, we will explore the reasons for reusing grey water, the composition of Greywater, Garden friendly grey water, distribution techniques, as well as your plants and grey water.
Wednesday March 17, 7.30pm – 9.30pm