Energy efficiency:

Draught proofing (Renters) – More info 

Efficient lighting (Renters can change out lightbulbs) – More info

Efficient appliances (Renters) – More info

Insulation – Under roof, ceiling, external walls, floor – More info

Energy monitoring – More info

Smart home features – More info

Double glazing – More info

Low e insulating window film – More info

Passive heating cooling:

Cross flow ventilation – More info

Deciduous planting around house – More info

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External planting – More Info

Shading – More info

Passive solar designed home – More info

Heat recovery ventilation system – More info

Thermal mass – More info

Active heating cooling:

Ceiling fans (Renters can use these in preference to expensive air conditioning) – More info

Split system airconditioner – More info

Heat exchange ventilation system – More info

Heat pump – More info

Water heating:

Instant gas – More info

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Hot water heat pump – More info

Solar hot water (evacuated tube) – More info

Water harvesting and saving features:

Grey water system – More info

Rainwater storage – Tank – More info

Rainwater storage – modular under eaves – More info

Blackwater system – More info

Greywater system – More info

Stormwater management – More info

Low flow shower heads – More info

Low flow taps – More info 

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Bedded paving to allow natural drainage – More info

Energy Efficient Lighting:

LED lights (Renters can change out bulbs) – More info

Natural daylight (Renters can make sure to open curtains, drapes and blinds to make use of the sun) – More info

Tubular skylight – More info

Clerestory windows (windows above eye level) – More info

Motion sensor portable solar lighting (Renters note that you can use these inside as well if you can sneak a solar panel out a window or louvres) – More info

Window Protection:

Awnings and window hoods/surrounds (external) – More info

Blinds – More info

Honeycomb blinds (cellular shades) – More info

Curtains/drapes (Renters – a blanket installed across an open doorway can create a cosy island of heat or cool) – More info

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Pelmets – More info

Louvres – More info

Wide eaves – More info

Roller doors – More info

Shutters – More info

Electric Vehicle

Car – hybrid or EV (Renters) – More info

e-scooter (Renters) – make sure you don’t leave the battery on charge continuously – More info

e-bicycle (Renters)– make sure you don’t leave the battery on charge continuously – More info

Renewable Energy:

Energy storage/battery – More info

Solar PV grid connect – More info

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All electric home – More info

Air quality:

Formaldehyde free cabinets – More info

VOC free paints/sealer/varnish – More info

Indoor plants for air filtration (Renters) – More info

Natural cleaning products (Renters) – More info

Flooring:

Carpet free – tiles/concrete/timber flooring – More info

Social:

Covered entertaining area – More info

Recycled and Reused options:

Aggregate – More info

Appliances (Renters) – More info

Basins/sinks – More info

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Bathroom cabinets – More info

Benchtops – More info

Cladding – More info

Concrete – More info

Decking – More info

Doors – More info

House (relocated on to another site) – More info

Glass – More info

Kitchen cabinets – pre-loved replacements – More info

Kitchen cabinets – renovate via painting or replacing handles – More info

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Light fixtures/fittings (Renters can change bulbs or use portable solar lighting solutions) – More info

Metal sheeting – More info

Rocks/stone – More info

Roofing material – More info

Steel frame – More info

Steps – More info

Paving – More info

Tapware – More info

Tiles – More info

Windows – More info

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Furniture:

Natural fibre furnishings – cane/rattan/natural wood (Renters – cane and rattan furniture is really light and easy to move) – More info

Garden:

Composting – More info

Drip irrigation – More info

Edible garden – More info

Organic – More info

Native plants – More info

Water wise plants – More info

Worm farm – More info

Bee friendly – More info

Bird nesting boxes – More info

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Insect hotels – More info

Permaculture – More info 

Swales – More info

Waste reduction practices:

Book exchange/library (Renters) – More info – NB there are no Little Free Libraries in Gladstone, but several in Bundaberg and one in Gin Gin

Tool exchange/library (Renters) – More info – NB there are no local tool libraries yet

Swap with friends and neighbours (Renters – your landlord might have planted that lime tree – but you can swap the excess for someone else’s tomatoes) –  More info

Compost all food scraps – More info

Pickle and preserve food (Renters – a box of vegetables from your local produce store can turn into a year long resource). More info

Recycle & Repair (Renters) – More info

Waste free/reduced construction site – More info

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