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19 May 2012
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Green My Postcode - Things We Like!

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DIY – local workshops and videos

Bunnings DIY clinics
Book yourself into one of the fabulous workshops at the Bunnings DIY clinics.

Green it yourself
Not too sure how to retrofit your home or what to do to be more efficient around your home check this video based website.

Must Have Gadgets

Future Switch
The cool device controls all your appliances via a remote, and turns everything off when you leave the house.

Bokashi Bucket
An odourless composting system, it is perfect for indoor use. Pop your food waste in as you go and once it's full use the fermented food waste in your garden. 

Draft Stoppa
The Draft Stoppa is an inexpensive and efficient way to prevent cool or warm air escaping to or entering from a roof cavity, saving you money on heating and cooling. 

EcoButton
ecobutton™ acts as a strong visual reminder and prompt for you to save electricity each time your computer is going to be left idle.   

Wattson Energy Meter
The Wattson Energy Meter constantly monitors your household energy usage. The idea is if you can see how much electricity you’re using, it’ll help you use less. Click here for a full explanation. 

Watch online

Home – a climate change documentary
With more than 16 million views, this beautiful documentary about our planet is not to be missed. 

Carbon cops
Watch the very popular and entertaining show “Carbon Cops” with real life examples on how to minimise your energy usage. The website also contains fact sheets and an emissions calculator.

Apps

Kill-O-Watts – electricity costs calculator
Identify the top electricity consumers of your home. Click here to try different usage scenarios and find possible savings.

Guides & tips

Guide to Sustainability
Renting a house or flat? Check out this very practical guide for renters. You’ll find great tips at minimal cost on how to be more energy and water efficient in your rented home.

The Greening of Gavin
Gavin, a Melton resident, shares his views on climate change and gives some great tips on gardening too. 

Tips for your everyday life
The go-to website for all the questions you have about waste, transport, energy or water. 

Articles

Solar Suburb
Did you know that Caroline Springs is in the top 10 Solar Suburbs? Read more here.

Free Services

Old fridges
Do you want to get rid of your old fridge? Check out this social enterprise from the Brotherhood of St Laurence, they pick up your fridge for free and recycle it!

Unusual waste
Not too sure what to do with your batteries, paint, old tyres or other unusual waste? Go to Recycling Near You.

Magazines & Books

“Renew”
To be updated in all things renewable energy, available at your newsagent

“G” magazine
All the tips for your everyday life, with real life experience and practical tips available at your newsagent.

“The CSIRO Home Energy Saving Handbook”
A very easy and comprehensive handbook that will guide you through how to save energy in your home. Available at online retailers, you can also check this link for a peak at the handbook and to download some worksheet.

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