SSbottleco was born with one goal: to reduce the amount of plastic being created and disposed of for the simple act of drinking water. Whether it is concerned about the safety of drinking from plastic, the disastrous effects of plastic on our planet, or the simple logic of saving money, SSbottleco offers a product line [...]

With our water meter running and no appliances or faucets turned on, the search was on to find a water leak at home , After searching for a week, we called in the Yarra Valley Water and Schultz Plumbers (great guys)  who found a hidden water leak in the lowest point under our house.  

Going green is easier than you think. There are little things you can do every day to help reduce greenhouse gases and make a less harmful impact on the environment. Taking care of the Earth is not just a responsibility — it’s a privilege. In that spirit, HowStuffWorks came up with 10 things you can do [...]

Human expansion is wiping out species at about 1,000 times the “natural” or “background” rate and something must be done to slow the decline, according to the United Nations.
The UN will launch the International Year of Biodiversity today, warning that the on-going loss of species around the globe will seriously affect the future of humans [...]

Run a Fully Loaded Dishwasher
If you have dishwasher, use it. Running a fully loaded dishwasher — without prerinsing the dishes — can use a third less water than washing the dishes by hand, saving up to 10 to 20 gallons of water a day.

Green your Toilet Habits
Check for Leaks in Your Toilet

Most of us would be surprised to find out that one in every five toilets leak, and since the leaks are usually silent, you probably have no idea if your toilet is leaking. A leaking toilet can waste anywhere between 30 and 500 gallons of water [...]

Resolution 4 : Green your Laundry Habits
Give Up Conventional Detergents
Many natural detergents today are made to clean clothes just as effectively in cooler water temperatures.

“Coastcare – helping Australian communities care for our coast”
The Australian coastline is around 36,700km long and approximately 80% of Australia’s total population lives within the coastal zone. We all have an impact on our coastal environment.

No one enjoys lugging those bottles and cases of water into the home, One way to stop water being part of the grocery load is to purchase a reusable water bottle.

HuffPost’s No Impact Week looks into ‘Water’.  If you haven’t joined their No Impact Week, then try a few of their goals anyway.
Friday of No Impact Week looks at ‘Soak up the personal Benefits of using less water.’