A series of free workshops aimed at helping you become more comfortable in your home by saving money, energy and reducing your environmental footprint.

$mart Energy

Wed 22nd  Feb 7.00-8.30pm TIA Hall, Torquay

With power costs on the rise this workshop empowers you to save on your home energy costs.

• Learn how you use power in your home and easy steps to take to reduce your bills

• What’s driving electricity prices up and the impact of the carbon price on you

• Energy efficient lighting & appliances

• Bring along your power bill

$mart Home

Wed 14th March 7.00-8.30pm Meet TIA Hall Torquay

Tour a local energy efficient house and learn about

• passive solar design

• Staying cool and keeping warm

• Glazing and draught proofing

$mart Shopping

Wed 28th March 7-8.30pm TIA Hall, Torquay

will explore:

• Tracking your food and consumables purchasing

• Ways to reduce waste

• The why and how of buying recycled goods

$mart Garden

Wed 18th April 7-8.30pm Danawa Community Garden, Torquay

Get your hands dirty with some practical tips and up to date advice on:

• Food growing

• Composting

• Water saving/recycling

$mart ideas

Wed 2nd May Venue TBC

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