2009 Small Business Award

Sustainable Plumbing Solutions

In 2002, when Brent Papadopoulos started Sustainable Plumbing Solutions, people would say to him there was no market in rainwater tanks, greywater systems and solar hot water. Now the company is a leading designer and installer of water-saving technology, and in 2007, Papadopoulos was named Green Plumber of the Year. The company worked on ‘Solar Systems’ research and development plant at Bridgewater, near Bendigo, a showcase for new solar-hydrogen technology. Rainwater is captured from the roofs and used for drinking, hot water supply, and some cold water supply; greywater is recycled and used for flushing, washing machines and irrigation; and surface water is captured in a swale system and diverted to a cooling pond.

Contact Details

Sustainable Plumbing Solutions
www.sustainableplumbing.com.au

The 2010 Awards

The Premier’s Sustainability Award
– a sustainable piece of history.

The 2010 award is made from recycled materials central to Melbourne’s heritage.

The upright fronds are made from window surrounds, sun screen shutters and doorway bulkheads of a W Class tram. The timber has been salvaged from a damaged tram that has been used over time as a source of parts to ensure the W Class stays on the tracks.

The timber base has been saved from the Princes Pier restoration in Port Melbourne. The Princes Pier is one of Melbourne’s most important waterfront locations, playing a key role for Australia in the first and second World Wars.

The award plaques are made from salvaged brass offcuts. The Award is housed in a
recycled paperboard case.

The Award
Concept and design by
Brad Welsh, One Degree
Hand-crafted by
Ravi Avasti, Avasti Design

2009 Small Business Award

Sustainable Plumbing Solutions

Contact Details

The Premier’s Sustainability Award – a sustainable piece of history.

The Premier’s Sustainability Award
– a sustainable piece of history.