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Cook Friendly Grocer (IGA): Reviews Experience with Solar Panels

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climateXchange likes to hear the views of local businesses on their experiences in becoming more energy-efficient. So we...
Posted by climateXchange on 28/10/2011 – 1:57 pm
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Community group profile – Nature and Society Forum

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Here at climateXchange we are in the business of sharing climate solutions. We believe that sharing solutions is...
Posted by climateXchange on 26/10/2011 – 1:37 pm
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Commonwealth agencies finding it hard to go green

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We must commend the Canberra Times for a very interesting article recently that found energy bills in Parliament...
Posted by climateXchange on 24/10/2011 – 12:55 pm
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Surf, Turf and CURF: A Sustainable Regional Future

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Barbara Norman, Professor of Urban and Regional Planning at the University of Canberra, has called for integrated planning...
Posted by climateXchange on 29/08/2011 – 6:01 pm
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How Sensitive is Canberra to Climate Change?

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How will Canberra be affected by climate change? Well, here’s a map – we originally came across this...
Posted by climateXchange on 19/08/2011 – 5:26 pm
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Canberra Says “Yes” to Climate Action – World Environment Day

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Many thousands of Canberrans turned out on a cold and windy day on 5 June 2011 to participate...
Posted by climateXchange on 21/06/2011 – 10:15 am
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Canberra and Queanbeyan Envirofairs – World Environment Day

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World Environment Day this year became the focus of celebrations around Canberra and region. In Canberra, the ACT...
Posted by climateXchange on 21/06/2011 – 10:09 am
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More Efficient Office Buildings – Retrofitting is really possible

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We often hear about recently constructed buildings in Canberra that meet high levels of energy efficiency, and...
Posted by climateXchange on 20/06/2011 – 10:51 am
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First Carrotmob in Canberra a Great Success

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Carrotmob Canberra’s “mobbing” of the IGA supermarket in Ainslie on 11 June was a great success, with shoppers...
Posted by climateXchange on 19/06/2011 – 11:06 am
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Sustainability Commissioner’s blueprint for Canberra’s treed landscape

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ACT Sustainability and Environment Commissioner, Dr Maxine Cooper, recently laid out her blueprint for the future management of...
Posted by climateXchange on 17/05/2011 – 8:03 am
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What does your group think? – Share your views with other groups!

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The Canberra Environment and Sustainability Resource Centre is conducting a short survey of community groups with an interest...
Posted by climateXchange on 16/05/2011 – 9:00 pm
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Local MP Invites Community Comment on Carbon Price

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Local member for Fraser, Dr Andrew Leigh MP, held a community forum on 2 May 2011 to explain...
Posted by climateXchange on 04/05/2011 – 10:21 pm
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Carrotmob Comes to Town

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Using the carrot instead of the stick can be a great way to support businesses in becoming more...
Posted by climateXchange on 20/04/2011 – 5:43 pm
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“Real Food” Revolutionising Canberra Community’s Interaction With Food

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A new community group in Canberra called Real Food aims to revolutionise the Canberra community’s interaction with food...
Posted by climateXchange on 19/04/2011 – 7:22 pm
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Do younger and older Canberrans agree on a vision for Canberra?

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Canberrans under 26 years of age share many of the same aspirations for Canberra as the population as...
Posted by admin on 10/03/2011 – 11:54 am
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“New visions do not start with majority support”

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This is how Dr Enrique Penalosa, urban strategist and former mayor of Bogota in Colombia, began his talk...
Posted by admin on 09/03/2011 – 11:57 am
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Permablitz turning Canberra’s lawns and backyards into edible gardens

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Permablitz ACT is a local community group that has taken on the challenge of helping Canberrans to turn...
Posted by climateXchange on 30/01/2011 – 4:20 pm
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Canberra’s Ecological Footprint – there is a silver lining!

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The ACT Commissioner for Sustainability and the Environment has released a report that indicates Canberrans are consuming more...
Posted by climateXchange on 30/01/2011 – 4:03 pm
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50 Electric Cars Destined for Canberra!

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You may recall a few months back (see the original forum post), Wollemi Systems took delivery of Canberra’s...
Posted by climateXchange on 29/01/2011 – 3:54 pm
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How to Create an Eco Friendly Garden

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You can do many things in your own garden to develop a more sustainable lifestyle. Whether you...
Posted by climateXchange on 28/01/2011 – 11:00 am
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How To Create an Eco Friendly Wardrobe

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Tips on how you can create your own Eco friendly wardrobe Buy fewer clothes Women tend to...
Posted by admin on 13/01/2011 – 9:21 am
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Building Better and More Sustainable Houses in Canberra

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It pays to build a more energy and water efficient house. While other home owners may worry when...
Posted by climateXchange on 20/12/2010 – 2:26 pm
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Recycling in the Arts and Crafts

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There’s a growing movement towards adopting principles of sustainability in all aspects of our lifestyles, including the clothes...
Posted by climateXchange on 19/12/2010 – 2:32 pm
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Ever Wondered What Happens to Your Waste?

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It’s easy to forget about what happens to your waste once it is picked up in the green...
Posted by climateXchange on 12/11/2010 – 9:55 am
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Sustainability Month at the Canberra Environment Centre

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The Canberra Environment and Sustainability Centre is organising a whole month of activities in October 2010 as part...
Posted by climateXchange on 11/10/2010 – 10:36 am
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Green Savvy Sunday at the Old Bus Depot Markets

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The Old Bus Depot Markets have gone green!  ClimateXchange will there together with many Canberra organisations and businesses...
Posted by climateXchange on 08/10/2010 – 9:44 am
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Participate in the ACT Clean Economy Strategy

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The ACT Government is seeking input on a clean economy strategy for the Territory. The strategy will be guided...
Posted by climateXchange on 07/10/2010 – 9:31 am
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Australian Open Garden: Janet & Andy’s Garden

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6 Gidabal Street, Aranda Sat 2 & Sun 3 October 2010 … ...
Posted by climateXchange on 24/09/2010 – 4:09 pm
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First commercial electric car in Canberra!

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Wollemi Systems recently registered the first commercially produced electric car in the ACT. We caught up with them,...
Posted by climateXchange on 09/09/2010 – 8:18 pm
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40% Emissions Reduction Target – What does it mean for me?

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The ACT Government’s announcement of a greenhouse gas emissions reduction target of 40% by 2020 shows leadership at...
Posted by climateXchange on 09/09/2010 – 5:41 pm
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ClimateXchange welcomes Government Commitment to 40% target

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ClimateXchange congratulates the ACT Government on its commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2020. “We’re...
Posted by climateXchange on 31/08/2010 – 10:06 pm
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Some Lessons for Canberra from Australia’s Solar Cities

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Canberra can learn some interesting lessons from the experience of Australia’s “Solar Cities”. Solar Cities is a $94...
Posted by marea on 15/07/2010 – 11:10 am
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Sources of information on “green” goods and services

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When you’re trying to do the right thing and become more sustainable, it can be a challenge to...
Posted by marea on 23/02/2010 – 11:23 am
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Tub Based Reeds for Grey Water Recycling

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Margot has installed some great reed beds for grey water recycling… Watch this space … Margot’s article will...
Posted by admin on 31/08/2009 – 4:41 pm
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Proposed ACT Solar Power Facility

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The ACT Government announced recently that it is planning to establish a solar power facility in the ACT....
Posted by marea on 26/06/2009 – 5:51 am
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ACT Government’s Garden Smart Service

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Did you know that you can actually have a qualified horticulturalist visit your garden, FOR FREE, to assess...
Posted by marea on 26/06/2009 – 5:42 am
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Mobile Phone Recycling Facts

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Key mobile phone recycling facts (figures current at 31 March 2009) There are over 21 million mobile phone...
Posted by mobilemuster on 26/06/2009 – 4:21 am
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Managing Waste from Fluorescents

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LED vs Fluorescent There are many uses for fluorescent technology and it seems to be the focus of the...
Posted by haydn on 12/06/2009 – 7:02 pm
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