22 February 2026 | Clean energy, Sustainable homes
Solar knocks out gas If you have solar panels on your home, backed up by a battery, you are not only reducing your power bill, you are helping replace fossil fuel gas in Australia’s power generation. As recently as 2018, the former senior Royal Dutch Shell...
24 July 2025 | Climate change, Sustainable homes, Waste & consumerism
Double danger of modern food packaging Do you ever wonder which is the correct bin for food wrappers and resealable food packets? And have you ever considered that food within these may be contaminated with micro-plastics? Which bin? Most food packets and wrappers are...
13 May 2025 | Climate change, Sustainable homes
Simple steps to warm your home Simple steps to warm your home The cold months are upon us and it’s time to take steps to make our homes cosy. To decide how best to do this, it’s important to understand some fundamentals. It might seem obvious, but ideally...
27 April 2025 | Clean energy, Climate change, Sustainable homes
Storage is now the issue, not generation of energy Energy storage is the new frontier for the achievement of energy independence in Australia. With 4 million households and businesses sporting rooftop solar, and 4 million more projected to do soin the next few years,...
24 March 2025 | Clean energy, Sustainable homes
How can your solar panels be remotely turned off? In last month’s clean energy article, I explored the impact a nuclear energy industry would have on homeowners’ rooftop solar. This month I follow on with an explanation of exactly what the mechanism would...
24 January 2024 | Sustainable homes
Green, green (fake) grass of nightmare proportions Artificial turf looks good if you love neatness and a smooth green vista. On sporting fields, it is seen as a reliable way to guarantee a consistent surface. The convenience is a lure, too. No more mowing or watering!...
