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Sustainable Living
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This is a list of resources on sustainable living i.e.consuming with an awareness of conserving/renewing the world's resources, on a personal and community level.
This information is a guide only- more information about this topic can be found in the libraries. Please ask at the Information Desk.
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Rosemary's pick for July
The author draws from his thirty years of architectural experience to inspire the reader to think globally and act locally, past the concept of houses just as shelter, to a vision where water harvesting is an integral part of the designs of homes. He shows how to harvest, use, reuse (greywater) and reuse again (blackwater which is treated in multi-celled solar-enhanced septic tanks). Plants are an integral part of the treatment process and retrofitting is encouraged for existing homes. The contained systems are so efficient that they allow habitation of deserts. Diagrams for the designer and photographs of the sculptural application reveal the tremendous creativity of the architect. All the examples of the water harvesting buildings in the book are Earthship Bio-shelters built from earthrammed tyres, see www.earthship.com
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Kapiti Coast District Council
Free advice on healthier homes, lowering your energy bills.
Ph. 2964651
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Green Plumber
Kapiti Coast District Council
Free tap washer replacement service
Ph. 2964700
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Green Gardener
Kapiti Coast District Council
Provides homeowners or tenants with advice about good gardening practices; for adapting gardens to local conditions and using water efficiently.
Ph. 2964700
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On to it is a bi-monthly Kapiti Coast District Council newsletter that will provide sustainable advice and keep you informed on any Council community projects that offer incentives. You can subscribe to the monthly email newsletter.
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