Past Programs
Housing - 2005
Sick Buildings and Chemicals of Concern
19/03/2005
Most of us spend about 90% of our time indoors breathing air that is two to five times more concentrated and polluted than the air we breathe outside. California has mandatory guidelines which exclude the use of harmful chemicals like formaldehyde and volatile organic compounds in state buildings. US Architect Anthony Berheim says if we ignore the potential cost of poor indoor air quality we will do so at the expense of our health and hip pocket.
CCA Timber Banned
19/03/2005
From indoor air quality we now move to chemicals outside, where treated pine in children's play equipment, garden furniture and decking, will be banned in Australia from April next year. A report released this week by the Australian Pesticide and Veterinary Medicines Authority found that chemicals in the wood are linked to childhood cancers.
Sustainable Living Festival
26/02/2005
The Sustainable Living Festival is one of the largest events held in Melbourne each year. Find out about the latest in solar heating and cooling, slashing salt in laundry detergent and grey water recycling.
