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Over the past couple of years I’ve been steadily replacing many of my downlights at home with compact fluorescent globes, and I’m pretty happy. However I’ve now found a pretty good LED light I’m keen on, particularly as they don’t take time to warm up. It’s currently $59 – refer: http://www.todae.com.au/Products/downlightreplacements/6wstarluxleddownlight/ Todae says: “We rate the StarLux as our best LED downlight and it is one of our best selling products.” The 12 volt, 6w Starlux LED lamp replaces a halogen downlight at around 90% of the output of a 50 watt halogen. Although it works on my existing transformer, I’m going to invest in a new transformer to help lengthen the life of the LED. I’ve also installed covers in the roof to ensure insulation doesn’t get into the back of the lamp and causing a fire hazard. Let Ngaire know if you found this information useful! Ph 3375 7268. |
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In partnership with CSIRO, Sustainable Jamboree is pleased to be hosting the Brisbane launch of Energymark trials at our August event. Venue: Mt Ommaney Library, Dandenong Rd. Dates: Saturday 14 Aug, 1 - 3pm and Wednesday 25 Aug, 2 - 4pm The trial is recruiting facilitators to take small groups through the program to reduce carbon emissions. Workplaces, organisations and individuals can come along to the launches to see how the process works. RSVP essential to info [at] sustainablejamboree.org or ph 3375 7268. See also: http://www.csiro.au/news/GREENHOUSE-09-table-talk.html and http://www.csiro.au/science/Energymark-Trial.html
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Please sign these petitions if you are 18 years plus. One petition is for Brisbane residents to the Lord Mayor. One petition is for Queensland residents to the State Parliament. To sign the Lord Mayor version of the petition on our own website, use the menu at the left. The State Parliament version of the petition is now available at: Click on 'Read More' for the background and overview of the issues. An update on the petition's progress and MEDIA RELEASE (26 June) follows...
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The Climate Change @ Work conference will also be held again in Brisbane, after the success of last year’s event. It is scheduled for 4 August and once again will be hosted by the University of Sydney's Workplace Research Centre and held in conjunction with Griffith University and Asia Pacific Centre for Sustainable Enterprise. There is an amazing list of speakers include Ian Lowe. For details visit: http://www.wrc.org.au/event-details.php?eventid=99 |
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Diary dates: 11am, Sunday 15 August 2010 is the date for this year's Walk Against Warming. Venue: King George Square, Brisbane. It's just a short stroll so don't miss this opportunity before the federal election! Details at: http://www.greenfest.com.au/walk_against_warming Also on facebook. Sunday 10 October 2010 is the date for this year's International Day of Climate Action organised by 350.org - it's a party on 10/10/10 - click on 'Read More' |
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