Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Elder Uncle Dave Wandin tells us the importance and responsibility of caring for the land. Tapping into over 60 000 years of cultural knowledge to make every drop count. Through his work at Coranderrek, Uncle Dave champions a legacy of land protection and believes in passing on…
Did you know the elephants at Melbourne Zoo are frolicking in recycled water, processed through an onsite plant? It’s just one of the ways Zoos Victoria, which also manages Healesville Sanctuary and Werribee Open Range Zoo, is making waves in the ways they make every drop…
Leaking pipes and inefficient plumbing appliances are some of the leading culprits in wasted water. For Melbourne’s not-for-profit community housing organisations, the Community Housing retrofit program offers a quick and easy water-saving solution. “It’s important for people to save water not only to reduce the cost…
“We don’t want to leave the planet worse off than how we found it.” Housemates Grace and Beth practice simple and effective water-saving routines around their sharehouse. Having both grown up aware of environmental impacts, these housemates and their pup form a sustainable family making every drop count.
Located in the South-East of Melbourne, Aquarevo is a sustainable community changing the way we use water at home. Local resident Dr Hamidul tells us the benefits of putting water-saving first. Each house features 3 plumbing systems, one for harvesting rainwater, one for dispensing drinking water and one for recycled…
Nestled alongside the Yarra River, Bullen Park is home to community gem, Yarraleen Cricket Club. Since the club’s inception over 50 years ago, YCC has been a haven for players, families and lovers of the game. The picturesque grounds are maintained using recycled water provided by the Bolin Bolin Integrated…
Killara Primary has a secret water-saving weapon: its students. Clad in high-vis and with a simple mission to save the planet, Killara’s environmental club trawl the halls looking for water leaks and wasted water. With water-saving initiatives like ice cream tubs below the water fountains and data loggers to detect…
For Caroline Daoud, the sound of a summer thunderstorm rolling in means one thing: it’s time to put the pots out. Racing to beat the rain, Caroline hauls spare four litre pots onto the veranda. She’s collecting water to use on her thriving vegetable garden – a hobby that grew…
“Water saving is very important to us, if we can do our small bit in trying to save water it goes a long way to all of us at Nightingale being more water smart,” says Oran. He’s lived in the Nightingale 1 building…