Renew 157 out now: Indigenous foods, the National Construction Code, Sustainable House Day, EVs for newbies, including buyers guide, and more!
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In Renew 157, there’s an in-depth look at battery electric vehicles and why they are the future; a buyers guide on EVs; a detailed look at updates to the National Construction Code; The interesting world that is Indigenous foods; The problem of invasive species.
There’s also our regular recycling series, which looks at organic waste this issue; a greatly expanded Sustainable House Day; the The Renew Toowoomba branch Electric Vehicle and E-Bike Expo; our regular member profile, crossword, news, products and Q&A sections; and… more!
Renew 157 is on sale now and available to purchase online and in newsagents. Or, you can always subscribe, and guarantee you’ll get every issue delivered to your door.
further reading
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Community energy sharing challenges and solutions
Oliver Crowder from Saltwater Solar reports on a remote community solar system he helped set up more than 10 years ago.
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Fossil fuels, efficiency and TVs
Alan Pears brings us the latest news and analysis from the energy sector.
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Ditching the shower fan
By fitting a lid on the shower, exhaust fans are not needed when showering. John Rogers describes this simple retrofit, using both a commercial product and a great looking DIY version.
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