Archive for July, 2007

Win a solar cooker for your DIY story

Sunday, July 29th, 2007

The author of the best DIY article published in issue 100, 101 or 102 of ReNew magazine wins a Sun Cook solar cooker valued at $499. Submissions for ReNew 101 close Friday, 10 August so get to it and tell us about your sustainable success stories in the home.
Email text and photos to jacinta@ata.org.au [...]

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Hello world!

Friday, July 27th, 2007

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July 2007 Meeting – “Ground Source Heat Pumps”

Wednesday, July 18th, 2007

Click here for the Ground Source Heat Pumps presentation by Ian Chatwin

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ReNew celebrates 100 issues of sustainable living

Friday, July 13th, 2007

The ATA’s flagship magazine has reached a very special milestone. ReNew: Technology for a Sustainable Future has just turned 100! ReNew 100 is on sale now in newsagents across the country, and to celebrate 100 issues of ReNew, the ATA has a couple of events planned.
ReNew Sydney launch and presentation by Dick Clarke
Thursday July 19, 6.15pm refreshements for [...]

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ReNew founding editor on ABC’s conversation hour

Thursday, July 12th, 2007

Michael Harris talks with Jon Faine and Terry Lane on ABC Melbourne’s conversation hour on the the past, present and future of sustainable living in Australia.
Michael is the founding editor of ReNew: technology for a sustainable future magazine published by the Alternative technology Association.
Click here to download the audio.
Another interview on ABC Radio National’s Bush [...]

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Help shine a light on Timor

Wednesday, July 11th, 2007

The ATA International Projects Group (IPG) is gearing up to install around 16 renewable energy systems for some of the most remote communities in East Timor. Building on three years’ work, our volunteer group will install solar and wind power in health clinics and community centres, and provide basic lighting for an entire village through [...]

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