Flat test!

Hey guys,

So we were thinking that you should all get involved with a sweet lil test for your flat.

The aim is to record how sustainable you really are. So grab a white board (scrap paper and in some flats the walls are also suitable) and start recording un-ecofriendly sins! This can include stuff like leaving the tap on, really long showers, leaving the lights and TV on (everyday occurance in my flat), washing small amounts of clothes instead of a full load, shoving it all in the dryer afterwards (Dan!). Same goes with washing individual dishes rather than a days worth, you get the drift.

So as the points add up for each of your flatties the fun begins. Punishments are dealt out depending on how severe the offence is. You can use your own creativity to come up with punishments, as well as judgments, however here are some ideas.

6 before 6

scrumpies lock in

tequila shots

naughty corner ( I have heard stories of this been done naked while been forced to face the corner)

soap opera lock in (shorty or coro st, this could also work by banning certain flatties from watching the game)

listening to a classic (like say Britney Spears, “Hit me baby, one more time”) over and over.

static watching/listening (either on the tv or radio).

Oatmeal instead of a proper dinner (while watching everyone else eat steak of course).

The list goes on and on. Be creative and let us know how you go!

Scarfie life

Sustainability, too much to comprehend at beer ‘o’ clock? Here are some easy peasy tips to help you out. Who knows you may even enjoy them.

1 ) Scrub the heating – try group spooning! Whether there is ten of you or simply two, spooning will create all the heat needed to stay cosy at night.

2 ) Share and share alike! Whether it’s “borrowing” that old jumper your neighbours didn’t really want anyway or recycling some kitchenware. (We suggest trying one easily concealed item per party.. unless a keg has been consumed, then you can probably pull off the croc pot under the shirt move). The second part to sharing is showers. . . what better way to get to know the flatties than over an early morning back scrubbing?

3 ) Communal plates. Want to cut down on water use and wasted time spent scrubbing dishes? Easy.. Each flat only needs 1 large bowl, 1 large plate and utensils for every person. Now I hear you saying this is stupid, but picture this, everyone cross legged on the floor centred on a single bowl of blackbean stir-fry. All you need now is a fork each and away you go! For dishes such as Spag bol however, we do suggest cutting the noodles.. this is not Lady and the Tramp!

4 ) Conserving precious energy, time and cutting down on the heating needed, we suggest a natural insulation. Two ways to achieve this: firstly, stop going to the gym, and secondly, drink your way to a beer gut. Your spooning buds may also appreciate this.

5 ) STOP SHAVING! By now you can probably see we are all for the natural. What way to better celebrate this than with your own thermal covering?

6 ) Easiest way to cut down your electricity bill? Cut down the lighting usage. Our suggestions? Candle light dinners (who said romance was dead?). Second option: group study sessions. Yes, we know Johnny smells and Lucy has that annoying humming habit, while you tend to still get distracted with the art of spit balls. However, what better way to motivate each other to actually finish that assignment? Gather your desks into the lounge and do a group study under a single light.

7 ) Compost! What better way to get rid of that extra gunk than to start a compost pile. Too much effort starting one in the garden or perhaps the two metre walk would be too much to drop the scraps in the pile? Easy! Start a small one on your kitchen floor or perhaps under the sink. The decomposing process will also help to generate heat (heat pump what?). Just remember it is probably a good idea to sweep it out every now and again.

8 ) Beer run! Why drive down to your local liquor store when you can run? Not only are you burning the calories as you drink them, carrying the load back will give you muscles… sexy!

9 ) Speaking of beer. Why waste money individually buying a box? Gather your friends and get a crate! Better yet, a keg! Not only does it work out cheaper (meaning more beer for you in the long run), but if you take the crate back you get $$$ off your next one! An added bonus is they will recycle the bottles for you, saving you the hassle.