Water shortages

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Choosing water wise plants

Tuesday, 2 April 2013

Save water (and time) with these low-maintenance plants in your garden.

Food · Garden · Society · agriculture carbon emissions · Animal welfare · arable farming land shortages · factory farming · fast food and obesity · Food box · food wastage · GM crops · Local food · pesticide use · supermarket duopolies · urban and rural disconnect · Water shortages

Baby steps

Wednesday, 14 November 2012

Our Editor Emma talks about the new issue and why what food we're putting into our mouths is a more important issue than ever before.

Education · Family · Food · Garden · House · Science · Society · save water · Tap water · Water · Water conservation · Water shortages

Water savers honoured

Tuesday, 20 December 2011

The national 2011 savewater! awards® winners.

Education · Family · Food · Garden · House · Science · Society · rainwater · rainwater tank · save water · stormwater runoff · Tanks · Water · Water shortages

Rainwater tanks: a drop in the bucket

Tuesday, 6 December 2011

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

Education · Family · Garden · Health · House · How to ... · Society · greywater · rainwater · rainwater tank · Reuse · save water · stormwater runoff · Tap water · Water · Water shortages

Greywater 101

Tuesday, 4 October 2011

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

Family · Food · Health · Science · Society · food crisis · Food waste · Oil · Peak oil · Resources · Water · Water shortages

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.

savewater! awards®

Entries close 8 August

Are you an exceptional water saver? Submit an entry into the 2011 savewater! awards® and share your stories and expertise on efficient water use in the face of changing climate patterns and population growth. The awards are now in their ninth year, and have emerged as Australia’s leading awards for water sustainability. These awards recognise and reward excellence in water conservation and efficiency by business, government, schools, local communities and individuals. Winners will be announced at a gala ceremony to be held in Melbourne in November.

When: Entries close 5pm (AEST) Monday, 8 August, 2011.
Cost: Free to enter.
Click here for more information.