Sustainable landscaping

Water Conservation & Sustainable Landscaping

Australia is one of the driest continents on the planet. Almost all of Australia’s major population centres suffer water shortages from time to time, which come hand in hand with sometimes severe water restrictions. This means that we need to do whatever we can to reduce our water usage, especially in our gardens – one of the core concepts of sustainable landscaping – ensuring you are watering your garden right.

If you’re serious about creating a truly sustainable and environmentally friendly garden with the help of Landscaping Sydney, water conservation should be at the front of your mind. I know how hard it can be to plan a garden that doesn’t use much water, so I’ve put together a few tips to help get you started:

Think About Your Gardens Topography

Even the most challenging species will need water occasionally if you want them to look their best. You can make small changes to increase water use efficiency when planning your new garden.

For example, don’t plant a garden raised above a concrete path with no barrier to prevent water from running away. Ensure that water is contained within garden pots and beds and that it glides onto another garden bed if it has to flow somewhere. Don’t install sprinklers that spray water onto a road or veranda; think carefully about where you plant certain species.

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September 18, 2023
Eco-Friendly Dentistry: 15 Ways to Go Green in Your Dental Practice

Eco-Friendly Dentistry: 15 Ways to Go Green in Your Dental Practice

The importance of sustainability in our world is growing increasingly more apparent and as global citizens, we all have a role and responsibility in preserving our planet’s resources for future generations. Dentistry is no exception.

Dentists are uniquely positioned to lead the way in environmental leadership due to the nature of their work and its potential for significant resource consumption. From reducing waste and energy use to choosing sustainable products and suppliers, dentists from www.dentalosogentle.com.au advise that most dental practices can become more and more environmentally conscious in the following ways.

Going digital reduces the need for physical resources. This includes using electronic patient records, digital X-rays, online appointments, and electronic billing and communication.

Use LED lights and Energy Star-rated equipment to minimize energy use. Turn off unused equipment, and consider installing solar panels to offset energy consumption.

Use water-saving devices on faucets, autoclaves, and vacuum systems. Educate staff about the importance of water conservation.

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July 3, 2023

7 Expert Tips For Reducing Your Air Conditioning Bills

Despite the vast array of different air conditioning setups in homes due to the size of the house, how many air conditioning units there are, and the types of air conditioning units, according to air con experts at airandwater.com.au, there is one factor that they all have in common, and that is every one of them costs money to run. Specifically, if you have air conditioning in your home, then it is inevitable that your electricity bill will include the cost of the energy used to operate your air conditioning.

The electricity bill amounts and the proportion of them accounted for by air conditioning will be even greater if you live in a part of the country which experiences more heat than others. For example, if you live in Western Australia, you will need air conditioning running in your home for way more hours than someone who lives in Tasmania.

However, there are several ways to reduce your electricity bill or at least that part of your electric bill created by air conditioning. Read on and discover seven expert tips on reducing your air conditioning bills.

Ensure Your Air Con Units Are Maintained Properly

A poorly maintained air conditioning unit that has never cleaned its filters runs inefficiently. This increases the energy required, which ultimately leads to higher electric bills. Stop this by ensuring that your air con units are maintained regularly, including cleaning the filters.

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June 27, 2023

7 Ways Modern-Day Commercial Cleaning Is More Eco-Friendly Than Ever

The threat of global warming and the many environmental issues it creates has meant every industry and business sector has had to change many of their working practices to make them more eco-friendly, and commercial cleaning is included in that.

What that means is that commercial cleaning professionals and upholstery cleaners have had to alter, remove, or introduce many of the cleaning methods they undertake, as well as consider far more carefully what cleaning products they use, from the most straightforward cleaning cloth to the most powerful industrial floor cleaner, for example. To explain all this further, here are seven ways modern-day commercial cleaning companies are greener than ever.

Using Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products

One of the most significant ways that commercial cleaning companies have moved to a greener means of operating is their increased use of environmentally friendly cleaning products, inducing many of the cleaning solutions they supply to their operatives. Gone are the days of toxic chemical cocktails being used, to be replaced with proven safe cleaning products that are just as effective but not harmful to the environment.

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June 23, 2023
Harnessing the Power of Solar Batteries: A Comprehensive Guide

Harnessing the Power of Solar Batteries: A Comprehensive Guide

Solar batteries are the unsung heroes of the renewable energy revolution. They seem like the power banks of the solar world, storing up all that sweet, sweet sun energy for when we need it most. So let’s look at what they are and what they do for us.

There are three main types of solar batteries: lead-acid, lithium-ion, and flow. But fear not, lead-acid batteries are relatively safe (just don’t try to drink the electrolyte, okay?). They’ve been around for over a century, so they’re kind of like the great-granddaddy of solar batteries. They’re reliable and affordable but have a shorter lifespan and lower energy density than the other types. Kind of like that old clunker car, you keep around for sentimental reasons.

Plus, using stored solar energy during peak demand times can help you save on your electricity bills, which means more money for, I don’t know, avocado toast or whatever the kids are into these days.

Depth of Discharge

Depth of discharge (DoD) refers to the percentage of a battery’s capacity that can be used before recharging. Higher DoD values mean more usable energy and a longer-lasting battery.

Round-Trip Efficiency

Round-trip efficiency is the ratio of energy used to the energy it took to store it. Higher round-trip efficiency means less energy is lost during the charging and discharging process, leading to greater overall efficiency.

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February 5, 2023
10 Core Design Elements Your Recycling Business's New Website Should Have

10 Core Design Elements Your Recycling Business’s New Website Should Have

if you are planning to have a new website built for your recycling business, one of the overriding questions will be what to include in it. According to skilled Perth web designers,  there are some core elements of a website which are classed as ‘Must Have’, some features are ‘Nice To Have’, and others are most definitely ‘Ones To Avoid’.

We want to keep this article positive so we are going to take a look at ten of those ‘Must Have’ features which your recycling business’s new website should have as integral elements of its design.

Simplicity: When it comes to the design of a website the simpler it can be the better it is for all. This includes not only the business owner but more especially any visitors who will have a better experience on a simple website than an extremely complex one.

Logical Page Structure: To aid the cause of simplicity and to add further to the aim of a positive experience for any visitors, structuring pages, and sub-sections of the website in a clear and logical manner is always essential.

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March 2, 2022
Why is Landscape Design So Popular

Why is Landscape Design So Popular?

Landscape architecture, or landscape design, is at the forefront of many homeowners’ minds right now. While people are actively renovating their homes’ interiors, they are also setting aside funds to make sure the exteriors of their homes look just as smart.

But why is landscape design so popular? As it turns out, there are many reasons, which you can learn more about below.

To Solve Problems

Unless you have moved into a home with a bare yard and a blank slate, you may be faced with many problems left behind by the previous owners. These problems could be minor or significant, but many of them can be solved with landscape design changes.

For example, if one part of your property floods when it rains, you might need to dig holes, improve drainage, and make other changes. Or, if one part of your property sees much more shade than the rest, you might need to plant shade-tolerant plants or address the source of the shade.

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January 12, 2022
5 Reasons Why Staying With A Local Bali Family Can Be An Amazing Holiday Experience

5 Reasons Why Staying With A Local Bali Family Can Be An Amazing Holiday Experience

Whenever someone books a holiday to Bali, the automatic assumption is that their accommodation will be either a hotel or a villa from Easy Bali Villas. For 99% of the time, that will be the case. However, there is another form of accommodation that you should consider, and it will provide you with a truly unique holiday in Bali.

We are talking about opting to stay with a local Bali family in their home. You will not have all the mod cons and amenities that a hotel can provide, but that is the whole point. Hotel rooms are more or less the same worldwide, but none can offer you the experiences and the advantages of living with a real Bali family.

Regarding the details, you will have a private room, your meals and transportation will be provided. Depending on the specific family and their location, you may also have local sightseeing trips included in the price. As for what that price will be, it can vary, but indeed, any price is worth it to experience what real Bali life is all about and the other advantages outlined below.

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August 24, 2021
Digital Marketing

Why Digital Marketing is Ideal for Sustainability

Sustainability is all about reducing your carbon footprint, saving the earth’s resources and creating less waste to pollute the planet. But it is also different things to different businesses, depending on the industry, markets, supplies needed and processes used to manufacture goods or conduct business. This makes an SEO company or digital marketing business one of the easiest to ensure office sustainability is practiced. Here’s why –

  • Digital marketing is all about being online. This takes a minimum amount of power and there are not many other costs used to conduct business
  • Clients are found online
  • Suppliers are found online
  • Products needed are few and they can be purchased online
  • Your service can be done online

All this means that your business can be set up at home and this, of course, is the ideal way to conduct a business because you don’t have to travel, thus saving the cost of fuel and the need for a conveyance with all its other associated costs. Fewer cars on the road also saves on the wear and tear on roads and the need to constantly upgrade and renew them. While you may think one car won’t make much difference, there are plenty of other people who can work from home too, so it all mount up.

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June 5, 2021