Desert Knowledge Australia COOLmob is an information hub assisting Central Australians to live more sustainable lifestyles. It consists of a network of over 500 households in Alice Springs committed to saving on energy and water bills and reducing our environmental impact by using less electricity, water, and petrol. Through simple changes in their daily habits and purchasing decisions these household are leading the way in cool solutions for desert living.
The DKA COOLmob is a joint initiative of Desert Knowledge Australia and the Arid Lands Environment Centre The project originally started as part of the Australian Greenhouse Office national Cool Communities program in 2002 and has been assisting Alice Springs residents ever since.
DKA COOLmob is currently supported by the Northern Territory Department of Natural Resources, Environment and the Arts with individual projects supported by grants and a range of businesses and organisations. |
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Greenhouse Friendly Action in Central Australia
This 32 page booklet has been put together to show you some simple and effective ways to lower your energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. This has the added benefit of reducing your power bills. So it is good for the environment AND your wallet.
In this booklet you will find energy-saving information on all aspects of your house and lifestyle, including ideas from Desert Knowledge Australia (DKA) COOLmob members on actions that have worked for them.
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Latest News and Events:
Desert Smart home open afternoon
View examples of environmental innovation in Alice Springs homes from2pm to 4pm on Saturday, May 24th. Features include arid zone gardens, greywater recycling, PV and sustainable building materials. More venues to be confirmed- check here closer to the date
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16 Lackman Tce |
Grid Interactive PV Solar Power- established system |
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9 Priest St |
Water Efficient Arid Zone Display Garden |
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8 Priest St. |
Rainwater Harvest, Greywater Reuse System - |
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21 Engoordina Drive |
Award winning eco-house |
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45 Lackman Tce |
Studio for repelling summer heat |
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12 Preist St |
New solar PV, solar hot water, solar air heater |
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39 Ptilotus St |
No-Dig Food Producing Garden |
Sustainability in the pub
Tuesday May 27th, 7:30pm at the Firkin and Hound.
What is sustainability? How can we successfully apply it to our lives, homes and businesses? Meet other sustainabots over a beer and expect to see some well-known local faces who will be hand. This event is also the premiere “Green Drinks” for Alice Springs.
Carbon calculator launch, library display
The Alice Springs carbon calculator will be launched on Saturday, May 31st at the Alice Springs library. Come along between 9am to 1pm and give it a go. Representatives from ALEC and Alice Solar City will be there too. Download flier (pdf 1.1MB)
NO JUNK MAIL stickers are here!
Come up to the Arid Lands Environment Centre for your UV resistant No Junk Mail sticker.
Free for all members.
Your ideas needed for Greenhouse Friendly booklet: Edition 2
We’re printing up a new batch of the Greenhouse Friendly Action in Central Australia booklet. Do you have any items/ corrections to include in the new version? Email them to dka.coolmob@coolmob.org.
Energy audits
Energy audits are no longer available from DKA COOLmob in Alice Springs. However, they are available in Tennant Creek for a limited time. Energy and water auditors will be in Tennant Creek on the following dates:
- MAY: Friday, May 16th 2008 or Saturday, May 17th 2008;
- JUNE: (Energy audits only) Saturday, June 7th 2008.
Places are limited! To secure your booking, ring Kat on 8952 0299.
For archived news and events, click here.
Contact Details:
Postal Address:
DKA COOLmob Project Officer,
Arid Lands Environment Centre
PO Box 2796
Alice Springs
NT 0871
Street address:
Shop 17, John Cumming Todd Plaza,
Todd Street Mall, Alice Springs (near the big horse!).
Email: dka.coolmob@coolmob.org
Phone: 08 8952 0299
Fax: 08 8953 2988
http://dka.coolmob.org
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