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DesertSMART COOLmob

Cool ideas for desertSmart living. Save water, save power and combat climate change!

DesertSMART COOLmob is a network of over 700 households in Alice Springs committed to living more sustainable lifestyles by using less electricity, water, and petrol. Through simple changes in daily habits and purchasing decisions we can create cool solutions for desert living.

The DesertSMART COOLmob is a joint initiative of Desert Knowledge Australia and the Arid Lands Environment Centre The project originally started as part of the Australian Greenhouse Office national Cool Communities program in 2002 and has been assisting Alice Springs residents ever since.

DKA COOLmob is currently supported by the Northern Territory Department of Natural Resources, Environment, the Arts and Sport and Power&Water with individual projects supported by grants and a range of businesses and organisations.

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