Sarah Buckley . Articles The latest ideas in Solar Panels, PV batteries & Inverters Perhaps the most obvious benefit of off grid living is that of gaining total energy independence with power most often coming from a generator. With the unpredictability and increase of energy prices in recent times, even if you are careful with your energy use, you may still be receiving high electricity bills. Pool fence ideas for the Australian summer While landscaping, lighting, and various design implements all merge to create the mood and desired outdoor experience, it is the swimming pool fence that contains and shelters it all. Australia notches up a decade at the top of global real estate sustainability ranking Australian property companies have recorded a continuous ten-year run at the top of the global GRESB Real Estate Assessment ranking in 2020. Levi's leads the way with environmentally-friendly Melbourne store Levi’s has announced the launch of its retail design concept, the Sustainability Shop in Shop, in partnership with David Jones Australia. Grants to fund innovative re-use and recycling projects The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is calling for innovative and new projects looking for ways to re-use discarded materials to make new products or for new uses. Built Environment category finalists announced for Vic Premier’s Sustainability Awards The Victorian Government has revealed the 28 finalists for the 2020 Premier’s Sustainability Awards.