The Ultimate Guide to Reducing Water Waste in Your Home
I have been a plumber for over 38 years. After all those years working around Perth, I have realised that even minor changes can lead to significant impact in terms of water conservation.
So, if you’re planning to lower down your bill, minimise water waste, or perhaps, you just want to contribute to the environment, then here’s your guide.
Below, I’ll list down some simple and cost-effective ways to reduce water waste in your home.
- Immediately Fix Leaks
You might think that a tap that’s dripping is no big deal.
But over time, these drips will accumulate, and you’ll end up wasting thousands of litres of water!
I have personally encountered houses that are losing a lot of money by simply ignoring these minor issues.
7 Ways Homeowners Can Use Landscaping To Boost Their Green Credentials
Some people might think that by simply having landscaping as the core element of their garden they are doing ‘their bit’ to support green issues and to protect the environment. The simple fact is that many of them will not be. We are not suggesting that they are deliberately setting out to increase their carbon footprint and to pollute the environment, but rather that merely having landscaping is not enough in itself.
In fact, there are some types of landscaping and some features that homeowners might insist upon being included in their new garden by their landscapers that, rather than helping the environment, do the complete opposite. Simple examples include lighting that is powered directly by the property’s electricity supply, water features that use water directly from the property’s water supply, and also using manufactured gardening products such as synthetic fertiliser.
These three are a minute proportion of the surprisingly large number of ways residents of New South Wales inadvertently and unknowingly make environmental matters worse rather than better. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways that New South Wales’s homeowners CAN use landscaping to boost their green credentials, and to prove that statement, here are seven of them.
Water Conservation Strategies Transforming Australian Mine Sites
G’day, folks! Pull up a chair and grab a cold one, because we’re about to dive into a topic that’s as crucial to Australian mining as a good pair of steel-cap boots – water conservation.
In a country that’s drier than a dead dingo’s dinner, how our mining companies manage water is becoming as important as the minerals they dig up.
Now, I know what you’re thinking. “Water conservation in mining? Isn’t that like trying to keep a Great White as a pet?” But hold your horses, because the clever cookies in our mining industry are pulling off some pretty impressive tricks when it comes to saving our precious H2O.
The Benefits of Using Biodegradable Dental Materials
Truly dental practices release a lot of waste. Most of this waste is not environmentally friendly.
However, in recent times, there has been increased awareness concerning climate change as well as environmental pollution and this has paved the way to an increased need for eco-friendly dentistry.
One way to approach this, which is becoming more popular each day, is by using biodegradable dental materials. This will reduce the impact on the environment by your practice in a large way. This will also attract environmentally-conscious patients.
Fun Themes to Try in Your Landscape Design
If you’ve been thumbing through the pages of a home and landscape design magazine, you’ll quickly learn that there can be a lot more to the process than you might have first thought. While you can have a few ideas and designs in mind, the best landscape design is one with a theme. But what theme is going to work for you? Here are a few fun options to show your landscape expert before you begin.
An English Country Cottage
While many parts of Australia are far too hot to really pull off an English cottage look, some boast the perfect conditions. Talk to your local landscaping experts about the best flowers to offer premium ground cover and colour.
It also helps if you have the basis for that cottage appeal, such as a country-style home, rolling lawns, and shady trees. Your landscaper can then work their magic with a pond or waterfall renovation and dozens of beautiful cottage flowers to complete the look.
Cool, Calm, and Collected
If you want your garden to be a reflection of your ‘cool, calm, and collected’ personality, then maybe a touch of European in your landscape design is the answer. Europeans love their hedges to be meticulously pruned and maintained with straight lines and dense bush.
European yards also have spacious courtyards with minimal hassle or fuss, a feature fountain, and resting areas. Talk to your local landscaper to see what they can do for you.
4 Advantages of Landscape Design
When your yard is not as functional, beautiful, or practical as you hoped it would be, you’re likely thinking about improvements you can make. Some landscape design ideas you come up with might be an outdoor entertainment area, pathways, and improved lighting.
While these are all grand ideas achievable with the DIY spirit, that doesn’t mean you won’t benefit from expert advice and assistance from someone who makes a living from landscape design.
If you’re unsure about hiring the experts, the following advantages of landscape design may change your mind.
Year-Round Enjoyment
Intreeg Landscapes advises that many homeowners find that they can only use their yard at certain times of the year. The grass might be too muddy in winter, or there is not enough shelter from the elements. You might even struggle with bugs, which means you’re limited to use at certain times of the day.
When you hire someone with experience in landscape design, these can all be considerations. They can create functional spaces that look beautiful year-round while also being usable year-round, as well.
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