Water savers honoured

The national 2011 savewater! awards® winners.

Rainwater tanks: a drop in the bucket

As the belts on our water resources tighten, tap into your own water supply with a rainwater tank for your home.

What a waste of food

Aussies routinely throw out vast quantities of food without a second thought. Here’s why food waste matters and how you can make a change for the better.

Greywater 101

Learn how to safely reuse your household's wastewater and take water efficiency to the next level.

Chair of the Board of WaterAid in Australia - Voluntary position

WaterAid Australia are looking for an experienced and dynamic individual to lead and motivate the team in their aim to overcome poverty by enabling the worlds poorest people gain access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene education. The Chair will have the flair and track record of achievement to inspire and lead a rapidly growing organisation into a challenging and rewarding future. If you have an understanding of international development or the provision of water and sanitation services in the developed or developing world, this would be a distinct advantage. You will need to be a resident in Australia and ideally be an Australian citizen.

Location: N/A
Applications close: 5 pm Thursday 8 September, 2011.
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The three peaks

We have a tendency to treat our home planet like there’s no tomorrow. But it’s time to wake up to the three-pronged resource crisis – shortages of oil, water and food – that experts say lies just around the bend.

How to: install a water-efficient showerhead

Replacing your older, water-wasting showerhead with a new, water-efficient one will save on water without compromising flow or pressure when lathering up.

Federal rebates dry up

Rainwater tanks and greywater systems are no longer covered by the federal government National Rainwater and Greywater Initiative.

Wasted food wastes water too

New research validates the huge environmental impact of food waste – with twice as much water wasted as uneaten food than water used in the average household in the UK.

15 ways to save water

15 ways to conserve this precious resource and save energy while you’re at it!