Sustainable Green Living in Australia

In Australia the 12th September, an important event for Environment. This is because the annual Sustainable House Day is observed on this day. What started as a visionary initiative in 2001, gained momentum over the years, so it is today considered one of the greatest triumphs in the name of environmental protection. What is Sustainable House Day?

The Australian Solar Energy Society (AuSES), a leading solar energy and green electricity proponent in Australia, established the Sustainable House Day in 2001, with the goal of transforming ordinary homes into sustainable households promoting energy efficiency and green living practices. These families sustainable use of green electricity as a primary source of energy supply, with mostly green electricity from alternative energy such as solar panels.

Through the years the event has opened sustainable households for general viewing, educating Australians and giving them a great opportunity to adopt sustainable practices into their own homes. Features of the sustainable production of Australian families are increasingly comprehensive Sustainability and Green Living. It is nowhere more evident than in the transformation of residential homes into sustainable households.

Here are some key qualities that make a home sustainable:

1. Use of green electricity to power gadgets and appliances in the conduct of everyday household chores.

2. Reuse and recycle products and materials for monetary savings and to lessen waste.

3. Reduce use and consumption of household items that produce high levels of carbon footprint.

4. Conserve water by storing rain water for cleaning and other use, and reducing unnecessary water usage.

5. Practice household maintenance with environmental protection in mind.

Ecotourism Sustainable House Day spirit awakened environmental consciousness of Australians for idea that "; can be green " there are actually living a reality. Model houses that promote sustainability and green electricity use are open for viewing by the general public. The concept of a Sustainable House Day eco-tourism on the basis. Everywhere in Australia sustainable households using green electricity and living in harmony with the Earth is showcased to visitors as interesting travel destinations.
These families give people a place to get information about green issues, such as exchanges, renewable energy through green power and other important environmental issues today and tomorrow.

A particular and important mission of these open houses is to bring home the point that the transformation to a sustainable household is a very easy and affordable move to make. There are ways, very practical and common sense to live without necessarily burdening the household budget green. Going Green One Home at Time

Sustainable House Day is made possible through the efforts of hundreds of Australian households who, through the years, have voluntarily made the move to green electricity and sustainable living. Each year the organizers welcome more and more houses to the growing list of families in sustainable living life in Australia. As more and more support comes from all levels of the Australian society -- local and national government, private organizations, businesses, and the general public -- the future is promising. More investment in green energy and sustainability efforts are being converted into houses of housing units to low-energy - protection of environment today and in the far future. Its time, make the change to green electricity and sustainable living your family will thank you in the long run.