Sun 22nd February 09 | 3:00pm - 3:50pm
Feel tent
hosted by | Sustainability Victoria
Are you fed up with high energy and water bills? Do you want to do your bit for the planet but not quite sure how? Help is at hand, the ResourceSmart Carbon Cops, are here to show us how easy it is to reduce our household carbon emissions. How to be your own Carbon Cop (hot spots and the glaringly obvious)Looking around the average Victorian home, what are the common problem areas that hinder energy efficiency and how you can fix them…without wearing orange! This session will take a peek at hot water systems, lighting options, heating and cooling your home, glazing, insulation, ventilation, the importance of good house design when renovating or building and some funky ideas for energy efficiency. How to cut your carbon emissions, and your bills, by 24% in 24 hoursThe carbon cops will highlight that you don’t need to have the latest energy saving technology, wads of cash or a solar passive house make a reduction in your carbon emissions. It’s as much about changing behaviour as well as changing light bulbs. It’s a little bit about shorter showers but it is more about being armed with interesting facts, new ideas and simple, sustainable tips for what you can do within 24 hours that will make a real difference to your hip pocket, and your planet.
Lish Fejer & Sean Fitzgerald
Lish Fejer is scientist, presenter, educator and a slightly crazed experimenter. Her most recent role was that of co-host of the ABC's eco-home-reno show Carbon Cops - a 6-part series looking at the science of energy efficiency and how each of us, by making some simple changes to our home and life-styles, can begin to tackle the bigger issue of climate change. Lish is a biochemist by profession however has worked in the field of science communication and engagement for over 10 years.
Sean Fitzgerald is a Scientist and Environmentalist, who, when not being a Carbon Cop, is the head of the Science Dept at Oberon High School. For the past 14 years Sean has enjoyed teaching Science, Maths and Outdoor Education in both private and public secondary schools. Majoring in Physics and Genetics saw Sean originally work on the production and development of human vaccines at CSL as well as group leading in the outdoors. He has always had a strong environmental awareness; a combination of scientific understanding and a relationship with the natural environment developed from journeying through remote wilderness areas, rivers, mountains and the ocean. The opportunity to work on the Carbon Cops was the perfect platform to develop and communicate practical responses in reducing a household’s impact on the planet.
Sustainability Victoria is the leading government agency for promoting and encouraging sustainable living. The new ResourceSmart website has information for householders, schools, business and government to reduce their energy, waste and water use. Find out more by visiting resourcesmart.vic.gov.au
