Coburg Town Hall, Aug 12 – Sept 29
This
photographic
exhibition
portrays
some
of
the
diverse
range
of
Victorians
who,
faced
with
evidence
of
climate
change
and
environmental
degradation,
have
acted
to
live
more
sustainably.
The
images
(by
John
Werrett,
curated
by
Morag
Loh)
show
home
and
workplace
initiatives by individuals
who
aren’t
waiting
for
government
leadership
but
providing
their
own
solutions
to
one
of
the
most
challenging
issues
of
our
times.
WestWyck Eco Village, West Brunswick, a model of sustainable development
Westwyck aims to minimise reliance on mains water and lessen discharge via storm water and sewer. A CSIRO study found WestWyck town houses and apartments consumed 64% less mains water than similar housing serviced by Yarra Valley Water. Rain water from the roof is heated by solar energy to provide hot water. Grey water from kitchens and bathrooms is treated to Class A Standard and used to flush toilets and water gardens. Organic kitchen and toilet waste is treated in a large worm farm. The resulting liquid is pumped through evapo‐transpiration beds and filtered by indigenous plants such as local grasses and woolly ti‐tree. Excess water goes to the sewers.
WestWyck also demonstrates the two other key sustainability principles of efficient use of materials and energy
SEE THE "HARBINGERS OF CHANGE" PHOTO EXHIBITION AT:
Coburg Town Hall,
90 Bell St Coburg
August 12 – September 29, 2010
(for more details see City of Moreland website – www.moreland.vic.gov.au)