Ecohouse Challenge SBS Television

SBS Television ran a six-part series call "Echohouse Challenge" in April/May 2007. The program followed two Perth families' efforts to reduce their environmental impact in four key hotspots:

1. Energy
2. Water
3. Waste
4. Transport

The series was entertaining as it used a reality television format as well as being quite informative. It demonstrated that significant, sustained reductions could be achieved through a combination of changes to lifestyle, e.g. using public transport, turning off lights and electrical appliances when not in use, and the application of technology, e.g. energy- and water-efficient domestic appliances, solar hot water systems.

A second series is being planned.

ABC TV plans a similar series, "Carbon Cops", to be aired mid-2007.