Talk at Powerhouse Museum

Posted by on September 5, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

On Wednesday this week I’m giving a talk at the NSW Powerhouse Museum; details are here: www.powerhousemuseum.com… See you there, Michael  Read More

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NSW Minister Humphries gardens with us in Chippo

Posted by on August 30, 2011 · 3 Comments 

Photo Left to right: Nathan (about a quarter of him), Bob, Paul, Minister Kevin Humphries, Michael, Greg, Paddy, James (about a quarter of him) Here is a photo taken today of Kevin Humphries MP, NSW Minister for Mental Health and some TAFE Outreach gardeners at a vertical garden in Chippendale. The Minister planted a lettuce and inspected the Chippendale gardens, compost bins and will be in touch soon about how the state may become involved. Great... Read More

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Book talk, Gleebooks, Dulwich Hill Saturday 17 September

Posted by on August 29, 2011 · 1 Comment 

At 3 pm, Saturday 17 September I’ll be talking about my sustainable house in Chippendale at Gleebooks, Dulwich Hill. Hear what worked and didn’t over the last 15 years. How has the house kept over 1.5 million litres of sewage on site? How are the solar panels going? How can four people live in the house for energy and water bills less than $300 a year? Booking details: Venue: 536 Marrickville Rd Dulwich Hill NSW 2203 Cost: $20 gleeclub... Read More

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Chippendale Design Precinct Trail 19 and 20 August

Posted by on August 18, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

Several of Chippendale’s furniture and design showrooms have combined to offer tours and talks of their showrooms on Friday and Saturday 19 and 20 August. They’re offering a $3,000 cash prize for the winner of a quiz on a card given out during the tours. Participating showrooms include: Argent Corporate Culture Designer Rugs Envoy Furniture Inlite Insitu Tappeti Fine Hand Crafted Rugs Thinking Erognomix Viabizzuno They’ve published... Read More

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Smartflo guttering installer for Sydney

Posted by on July 28, 2011 · 5 Comments 

Here is an installer to consider for your Smartflo roof gutters that I use as they are self cleaning: Wayne Miller does the majority of the Smartflo supply and fit work in the Sydney area. He lives at West Pennant Hills but travels well to all Sydney locations. He has been working regularly with Smartflo since 2005. You can contact Wayne on 0414 782 513, or e-mail : buildingonyourideas@gmail.com For information on the gutters: www.smartflo.com… May... Read More

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  • Michael Mobbs

    Michael is a former Environmental Lawyer who is uniquely placed to consult in four main areas:

    • Sustainability Coach and Speaker,
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    • Residential Sustainability Consultant.
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