Why is Food Waste important? Why are we bothering? As promised, here are the answers to the Food Waste Quiz. Answers to Food Waste in Australia – Quiz 40% of the average household rubbish bin is food waste The $ value of food thrown away each year by the average Australian household is $1,036 If you added up … Read More
Energy – Power options for a more sustainable and regenerative future
Bridgetown Energy Transition (BET) Energy Audits Contact Jim on 049 755 7646 or email bridgetownenergytransition21@gmail.com to ask for an Energy Audit or to discuss options to move to more sustainable power options. Jim can provide a host of low cost, simple tips to save energy, as well as advice on choosing and installing solar panels. Jim works using the “gift … Read More
Desirable Density
Desirable Density 20 minute city / 15 minute city
Buy Local Food
Why Buy Local Food? The current Global Food system Produces 50% of the world’s CO2 emissions Degrades our Soils Requires the use of chemicals, additives and preservatives, causing ill health Uses excessive packaging Allows big companies to make more profit due to crazy tax laws and the farmer to receive only 10% of what we pay in the shops Local … Read More
Research
Bunya Round One New Generation Co-operative Housing to support Cohousing Development Unlocking the doors Unlocking the doors: legal and financial pathways to resident-led housing. Other useful pages: CoHousing Australia has contributed to content on the Collaborative Housing website: https://www.collaborativehousing.org.au/
Webinars
This page contains past webinar records on various topics that aims to help communities and stakeholders grasp the root of Cohousing. Schedule of future Webinar will also be updated regularly. June 2021 NENA Housing Week in partnership with Co-Housing Australia NENA Housing Week featured two professional session in the area of Cohousing, discussing the availability, affordability, design and … Read More
FAQs
Starting up with Cohousing can be puzzling for the new members, The following FAQs provides answers to most commonly asked questions in setting up a Cohousing community: Q1. I want to start or find a group Search the community profiles for groups forming or existing in your area Host a dinner party inviting people who you would … Read More
Draft Transition Streets – April 2020
http://dewildebooks.com.au/TransitionStreetsDraft0420.html
How many “Energy Servants” do you use?
Energy Servant – David MacKay in his book “Sustainable Energy – Without The Hot Air” – worked out kWh equivalents for daily activities, heating & cooling, domestic jobs, and having fun. He also estimated 1 kWh being equal to one hour of a human servant working for you. Kids Activity – read through this Energy Summary and ask your kids … Read More
Water: Local Stories
Water is life! Our bodies are, as are all living things, about 70% water. Along with the lands, the waters hold the stories of Indigenous Australians, the law, songlines and culture. It is common for cities all around the world to spend millions on mains water supply from nearby mountains and the same amount to carry stormwater away to creeks and … Read More