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Being Green
Green Renovation
Throughout the renovation, care was taken to minimise the impact to the environment and maximise sustainability...
- Solar powered, with gas cooking and hot water
- Two rainwater tanks supply all water needs
- All internal paint has low or no VOC's(volatile organic compounds)
- Raw materials such as old floor boards, old furniture, and old windows were recycled in the cabin
- Resident wildlife carefully relocated back to the bush (eg. snakes and frogs out of the ceiling cavities)
- Skylights installed to maximise natural lighting
- Energy saving light bulbs in all lights
- Water efficient tap fittings and energy efficient appliances
- Fully insulated throughout
- Fans for cooling and slow combustion wood burner for heating
- Existing garden beds used and enhanced to minimise soil disturbance
- Gardens designed to attract wildlife such as frog pond and native plants
Green Living
Mary Valley Vista is a showcase of sustainable living....
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Waste water managed onsite
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Food waste managed with compost bin and worm farm
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Recycle bin for other household wastes
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Timber for heating sourced on site or from sustainable sources
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Home grown herbs, vegies and fruit for guests(seasonal)
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Australian made products sourced locally wherever possible (eg. furniture, linen, toiletries etc.)
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Even the clothes pegs are Australian made using recycled plastic!
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Our everyday choices DO make a difference.....
Available now from the garden.....
Plan your menu before you stay! (updated 5/9/10)
Rocket, Oregano, Mint, Spring onion, Lemon scented myrtle, thyme, basil, parsley, rosemary, lemon grass, vietnamese mint
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