Solar, Wind and Other Renewable Energy Sources

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Solar, Wind and Other Renewable Energy Sources

Welcome to my blog. My name is Katrina. As a home owner, a business owner, an environmentalist or a parent who wants to leave the world in a positive state for your children, you may be wondering how you can reduce your fossil fuel consumption. There are a number of things you can do, both big and small. From converting your home and business to solar energy, to using energy efficient window treatments, this blog is going to cover a range of ideas and topics. If you want to be more green or learn about renewable energy sources, this blog is a great place to start. Enjoy exploring.

Archive

Air Conditioning: Tips to Conserve Energy And Enhance The Efficiency Of Your System

27 October 2016
 Categories: Environmental, Blog

Although air conditioning is an integral part of some households, especially during the seasons of extreme temperature changes, your systems could be taking up a significant amount of your utility bill. This can be escalated if your air conditioning system is not properly maintained, which would lead to it overworking and using up more energy. However, you may also find that your air conditioning system is not being efficient simply due to error on your part. Read More …

Simple Bush Regeneration Tips You Can Follow At Home

27 October 2016
 Categories: Environmental, Blog

If you have an area of natural bush on your land, it's important that you apply a few simple bush regeneration tactics to help preserve it.  Australia's native fauna and flora is threatened in some areas of the country, and you can do your bit to help protect it by following these simple tips. Keep pests out! The first thing you can do to protect that precious area of bushland is to fence it securely. Read More …

The Various Contaminants Tested For By Air Quality Services

21 October 2016
 Categories: Environmental, Blog

When it comes to air quality, not many homeowners consider that their homes could be compromised. Instead, they assume that air quality services are exclusively used by corporations and businesses that will have an industrial aspect to them. The reality is your indoor air could even be more polluted than the air outdoors. One of the main reasons for this is some residences are not well ventilated. As such, there will be a high amount of contaminants accumulating in the home since air is not circulating sufficiently. Read More …

Keep this in Mind When Deciding Where to Locate Your Skip Bins

20 October 2016
 Categories: Environmental, Blog

Managing waste is one of the most important things in modern neighbourhoods. Whether you are spring cleaning, carrying out some construction work or just getting rid of your regular household junk, it is important to think about the damage that waste could cause if you do not get rid of it properly. For instance, dumping non-biodegradable polythene bags on an open dumpsite creates eyesores that will affect the beauty of the land for years to come. Read More …

Constructing An Erosion Control Dry Stream

19 October 2016
 Categories: Environmental, Blog

If you own a property with a sloping garden, your land might suffer from soil erosion when it rains heavily.  You can help to prevent this damage by constructing dry stream beds.  Here's how to do it. What you'll need landscaper's paint digging machine tamping tool rocks of different sizes landscape fabric garden staples You can obtain everything you need for this project from a good landscape supplies company. Read More …