Australian startups building green solutions need support through your patronage. We’ve listed some of the more innovative products we’ve come across.
Australian Tesla Model S Review
I took delivery of a Tesla Model S (S85 model) a week ago today and after 700kms here are a few thoughts on the car that are not so often covered in reviews.
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Superannuation Funds
You can ensure that the money in your superannuation isn’t invested in mining or fossil fuel companies by moving it to one of green options we’ve found for you. These funds have also historically generated competitive market returns.
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Natural Swimming Pools & Ponds
Natural swimming pools use various methods of water filtration that do not involve adding or manufacturing any chemicals to maintain the clear safe water to swim in. They re-create an environment akin to that of a clear river, water hole or creek that you can safely swim in.
Most of the systems have european origins. A listing follows of the systems which have previously been or are currently being installed in Australia. In my research and discussions with designers and installers I understand that only the Hyrdobalance system has a solid track record in Australia.
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Sun Path and Shading
The apps listed below let you track the path of the sun on any day of the year from any location. This allows you to understand how much sun will hit your building and assess the effects of shading from neighbouring buildings or trees.
- Sun Seeker – Augmented reality 3D sun path app for iPhone / iPad
- Sun Surveyor – Augmented reality 3D sun path app for Apple and Android
- SunCalc – Google Maps sun path overlay
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Thermal Imaging
Thermal imaging cameras allow you to rapidly understand the thermal performance of your building envelope in an entirely non-destructive way.
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Water Chemistry for Swimming Pools
Attribution: The post is a guide that was originally published on the North Carolina Public Health website but has since been taken offline. It is a very thorough guide covering everything you need to know to efficiently maintain the chemicals in your pool. The original article was written with US Imperial units which have been converted to metric.
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Cloth & Sustainable Nappies
Disposable nappies use a significant volume of materials and create and equally large burden on landfill sites. There is a significant new range of both sustainable disposable nappies and re-usable cloth nappies available today that didn’t exist for previous generations.
A guide to the major brands and manufacturers for products available in Australia follows.
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Books & Magazines
A listing of books & magazines that I’ve enjoyed reading to learn about how to live more sustainably.
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Noise and Sound Insulation
It’s often only when you leave a big city that you realise how noisy it is. The problem is that not only do most of us live in big cities in Australia but they’re also often the most low impact places to live. Being able to live close to where you work and play reduces driving and allows for more use of walking, cycling and public transport. With smart application of sound insulation you can also make your home a quiet sanctuary in the middle of a noisy city.
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