Entries from August 2010 ↓
August 29th, 2010 — energy saving
A number of people have asked about service people who can do basic home upgrades (to reduce energy losses) at reasonable rates.
We are compiling a list of such resources. Meanwhile try the following (South Hobart area):
Andrew Doube
Home assessment, retrofit planning and installations.
Ph 0429 015 371
Myles Griffiths
Smithy’s Handyman Service
Ph: 6224 3357
Mob: 0439 882 357
Patric Collin
Mob: 0408 236 935
Daniel Tardy & Cathryn Wynn-Edwards
Small weatherproofing / landscaping jobs etc
Mob: 0415 696 323
August 12th, 2010 — Climate Connect Project, energy saving
The outstanding energy saving opportunity that came out of our Climate Connect Project was hot water cylinders.
Little do most people know how much energy is lost from them and how easy it is to cut back on those totally unnecessary losses.
So…. how much heat is being lost? Download our information summary HERE.
August 11th, 2010 — activism, events
This is your invitation to a very timely Saturday workshop on September 18.
Energy prices are due to rocket within 5 years and this will place immense hardships on not only the Tasmanian economy, but on communities and individuals. Simply put: We Are Not Ready!
With this in mind, Waterworks community members are invited to a stimulating workshop to explore this theme – with people from other sustainable communities.
Download flyer HERE.
POSTSCRIPT: The workshop filled to capacity and has resulted in a similar one being held in Launceston next month.
August 9th, 2010 — food + gardens
The Community Garden at ‘137’ Waterworks Rd is chugging along nicely. The broccoli has been extraordinarily productive – even after the browsers gave them a good pruning!
Grand broccili: Since the floppy fence was installed the night time raids have almost stopped – or maybe it’s just that the perky onion and garlic sprouts don’t appeal!
Floppy fence
Here’s the onions getting Jonah’s special mix from a special pixie:
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August 8th, 2010 — Climate Connect Project, energy saving
All around our nation, home owners have been gradually insulating ceilings, windows and floors – because these are relatively easy to do.
And that leaves just the walls. And we don’t know what to do!
That’s because walls are hard to get at.
Now Waterworks Community has produced a ‘How to insulate the walls of your home’ guide for those who are keen to have a go. You can download it HERE.
