Terrific new insulation
Here’s a new insulation that I’ve been introduced to by a friend who builds her buildings sustainably, and owns one a few doors up from me, Sarah. It’s called, Polyair: -1300767776 - www.reflectiveinsulation.com….au There are five options. All use the same design approach: reflect the hot summer sun with the top layer, have a multi-layer inner core for insulation, use a lower layer to reflect and retain the winter warmth... Read More
Some riches from the day
I’m staying at Varuna House, Katoomba, the writer’s retreat. It’s the house once owned and lived in by Eleanor Dark and her husband, Eric. Painted yellow, facing north, set amidst fruit trees and native plants, its a big yellow grin of a place, full of heart, spirit and truly reflecting the courage and independent lives of Eleanor and Eric. And I’ve just got some riches in this heavy fog day with the rain coming down. Liz,... Read More
Compost works wonders with Council support
Here’s a success story. At its heart is a partnership between local councils and their communities. The three council ‘Compost Revolution’ Three adjoining Sydney Councils (Waverley, Woollahra and Randwick) combined to share resources and a state government grant, part of which was used for a project called, The Compost Revolution. Here is a summary of the project by Waverley Council’s Food Waste Reduction Officer, Lauren Michener: “The... Read More
Food is the second biggest greenhouse polluter after power stations
This quote from the NSW EPA helps to explain why we’re growing food where we live and work in Chippendale: ‘In Australia, the food supply chain is responsible for approximately 23 per cent of Australia’s total greenhouse gas emissions, making it the second-highest emissions generating activity after power stations. This includes direct emissions from agriculture, and those attributed to energy, transport, food production, processing and... Read More
Sydney Council’s ‘Ethical food policy”
Sydney City Council has created guidelines for buying food for Council purposes. The Guide says: “The City of Sydney recognises the importance of healthy, safe and sustainable food to the general health and wellbeing of our community and our environment. In line with Sustainable Sydney 2030, the City of Sydney intends to lead by example in promoting and providing sustainable, healthy and cruelty-free food choices to our employees, residents... Read More
