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On Eco House Challenge two suburban, Australian families are about to find out what it takes to help save the planet. Over several weeks, while...
Genre:Documentary
Network:SBS
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Season 1

  • Stop Your Gassing
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    Stop Your Gassing

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/11/2007

    Two Australian suburban families – the Edwards and the Shepherd's – find out what life would be like when their energy and water supplies are suddenly turned off; their rubbish bins locked and their vehicles clamped. After twenty-four hours, one eco hotspot will be returned to each family and a consumption level will be set, based on what scientists say will help save the planet.

    Director: Russell Vines

    Writer: N/A

  • Water Torture
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    Water Torture

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/18/2007

    For twenty-four hours both families have lived without energy, water, transport or waste removal, and now, Glenn arrives to turn their water hotspot back on and set a sustainable reduction level. With the water challenge in place, it's time for Eco Coach Tanya Ha to start her coaching and she quickly zeros in on the families' un-eco behaviour.

    Director: Russell Vines

    Writer: N/A

  • Emission Impossible
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    Emission Impossible

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/25/2007

    After living in darkness for a week, the Edwards family finally pass the water challenge and their energy hotspot is returned. Relieved and upbeat, they move on to the next hotspot challenge - a sixty percent reduction in their energy use.

    Director: Russell Vines

    Writer: N/A

  • Driving Me Crazy
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    Driving Me Crazy

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 5/2/2007

    This week, the Shepherd family face their toughest trial yet. The transport challenge is underway, and for university student Jesse, giving up his car is a huge sacrifice. Over at the Edwards household, the transport challenge rules spark debate.

    Director: Russell Vines

    Writer: N/A

  • Waste Not Want Not
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    Waste Not Want Not

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 5/9/2007

    It's the penultimate episode of the series and the Edwards are struggling to pass the transport hotspot challenge. All out of solutions, Eco Coach Tanya decides to exploit a loophole in the challenge which results in the Edwards meeting their transport target.

    Director: Russell Vines

    Writer: N/A

  • Final Countdown
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    Final Countdown

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 5/16/2007

    The families have just two days to go and nerves are starting to fray. Have the Shepherds taken too big a risk putting their kids in control? Over at the Edwards home, Spike has taken a leaf out of Cam's eco book and he too has drawn up a master plan.

    Director: Russell Vines

    Writer: N/A