Empowering Wangaratta in a Changing Climate
A project which addresses the challenges a changing climate is presenting our local community and to highlight opportunities for local action.
Introduction
In September 2020, we were successful in applying for a Climate Ready Hume Mini Grant from DELWP to produce a series of videos – “Empowering Wangaratta in a Changing Climate”.
To introduce this project, WLS in partnership with the Ovens Landcare Network held a webinar on Environmentally Sustainable Design.
Informational Video Series
The videos below showcase the actions that some Wangaratta residents are already taking, and provide tips and ideas to inspire the wider community. They highlight how making better choices about our homes and our everyday consumption can create a cleaner, healthier and safer environment for each of us and our families, and reduce our impact upon the beautiful environment and biodiversity Wangaratta has to offer.
Considerations When Buying or Renting
Features to look for and ideas for easy upgrades.
Reducing Your Footprint Through Everyday Choices
Reduced impact through smarter decisions when buying, repairing, and managing waste.
Building and Retrofitting Homes for a Changing Climate.
Tips for making better climate adapted, energy efficient homes.
Energy Use in Your Home
Options to reduce energy costs and carbon emissions in your existing home.
Biodiversity at Home
Design gardens to suit our climate and to benefit us and the environment.
Read The Sustainable House Stories
Building an Energy Efficient House
By Lorraine and Daniel Offermann We decided to build a low-maintenance, energy efficient home using standard construction techniques on a modest budget. We are currently …
Renovating to create a more efficient and comfortable home
By Jason and Danielle 1. Brief outline of your situation: Family of 3. First purchased home together upon settling in Australia. 2. Description of home/project: …
Renovating for comfort in our climate
By Pam Having lived for 30 years in the comfort of a passive solar home out of town, I could not contemplate not having the …
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