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Australia
- Sustainable
House Michael
has been living in his own Sustainable
House in inner city Sydney since 1996.
Learn more..." Also provides
a list of useful
sustainable links.
- Carbon
Cops "...
inspire the families and audience with the
science and the practical take-home tips
that will save money, energy and ultimately
our way of life.
Our current reality is that 70 per cent
of today's population will be alive
in 2050, so climate change will have
an affect on many of us. ... Rapid
change to the way we use energy is
urgently required to protect the planet
and the lifestyles we currently enjoy.
Many of us are keen to decrease our
energy consumption for financial and
environmental reasons. The Carbon
Cops show us just how easily we can
all make changes to our lifestyle." Compulsive
TV viewing on the ABC, with presenters
showing the
victims .... er
volunteers, a load of simple, practical
and easy changes that saves
money and in
all cases, reduced their
household carbon emissions
by more than 50%!
- ecoBiz
Queensland "ecoBiz
is the EPA’s signature partnership
program with Queensland business and industry.
ecoBiz assists businesses identify efficiencies
in waste, water and energy for financial
and environmental benefits." Lots
of useful info about greening and sustaining
your business, and the very useful "ecoBiz
Program " which offers advise and information
about available rebates for businesses to
become more sustainable. Includes links
to case studies, articles and other useful
web sites.
- ECO-Buy "is
a government funded organisation established to encourage
the purchasing of green products. ...[and]
works with local government and business to encourage
these organisations to buy products that are less
damaging to our environment and human health. ECO-Buy
is very kindly funded by the Department of Sustainability & Environment,
Sustainability Victoria and the Municipal Association
of Victoria."
Find products Australia wide, by keyword, category or
state, and other resources available.
- Greenfleet "Greenfleet's
policy is to plant trees to create forests
in areas of enviornmental concern, putting
back the mix of native species that had been
there originally. The trees are propagated
from seed collected in the local area to
provide maximum ecological benefits - reducing
salinity and soil erosion, and providing
essential habitat for native species. The
majority of our plantings occur in winter
because the rains help to get the trees off
to a good start." An environmentlly
friendly, ecologically restorative, feelgood
way to offset your emissions from car, home
and aircraft use.
- The
Griffith University EcoCentre "is
nestled within the Toohey Forest on the Nathan
campus of the university. ... The construction
and operation of the EcoCentre follow strict
'eco-design' principles, and feature solar
energy, ambient ventilation and lighting,
rammed earth walls for temperature regulation,
rainwater collection for 'greywater' use,
and wet composting toilets. All reflect domestic
scale environmental technologies that can
be used in the family home."
- The
Gumnut Awards Program "...
is an exciting environmental initiative that
was launched in 2002 by the Caravan & Camping
Industry Association of NSW (CCIA).
A progressive rating scheme for the Association's holiday
and tourist park members, the Awards recognise demonstrated commitment to sustainable
environmental and socially responsible management." An excellent links
list of Australian resources for tourism operators.
- The Institute
for Sustainable Futures (ISF) "was
established by the University of Technology,
Sydney in 1996 to work with industry, government
and the community to develop sustainable
futures through research, consultancy and
training. Sustainable futures result from
economic and social development that protects
and enhances the environment, human well-being
and social equity." Well designed and
clean web site with excellent Publications
and Reports available in PDF, html and
for sale, including Buildings and Design,
Economic Instruments, Energy and Greenhouse,
International Development, Local Government,
Planning, Science Policy, Social Policy,
Sustainable Development, Transport and Urban
Form and Water Futures.
- Planet
Ark "Your daily
guide to helping the planet.
... Planet Ark's aim is
to show people and business
the many ways that they
can reduce their day to
day impact on the environment."
Australian based environmental
organisation offering recycling
solutions for by-products of
our current lifestyles, plus Planet Ark news
- Time
to Act - Everyday Tips
to Help Protect the Environment
 Environment
Australia (2000). You don't
have to be in Oz to put
these simple ideas into
practice.
"A few tips on easy things
that you can do around
the house, at work or school, or when
you are enjoying Australia's beautiful
natural environment."
Download the
PDF booklet.
- Triple Helix
Consulting "works
with progressive organisations in the public and
private sectors to develop and implement more sustainable
policies and practices. The ‘triple helix’ is
Andrew Campbell’s
metaphor for sustainability—the intertwined
and interdependent strands of landscapes, lifestyles
and livelihoods." Comprehensive papers avaiable
for download in PDF and links to resources.
- Your Home "is
a suite of guides for home
buyers and renovators,
and a technical
manual developed to encourage the design, construction
or renovation of homes to be comfortable, healthy
and more environmentally sustainable." Html
menus are on the left, PDF downloads and free hard
copy order is to the right.
International
- Allthingseco UK
based. "The
online eco directory with eco news, green campaigns,
living local guides and more...." Simple, clean design,
fast loading with a huge number of resources including
alternative energy, conservation, eco products,
ethical companies, organic farms, transport and
more, sure to be useful in Old Blighty!
- Business and
Sustainable Development: A Global Guide "For
the business community, sustainability is
more than mere window-dressing. By adopting
sustainable practices, companies can gain
competitive edge, increase their market share,
and boost shareholder value. What's
more, the growing demand for 'green' products
has created major new markets in which sharp-eyed
eco-entrepreneurs are reaping rewards.
This site explains the strategies and tools that
companies can draw on to translate an aspiration
of sustainability into practical, effective solutions.
Case studies from around the world are provided
as an example of each measure."
- Business
Enterprises for Sustainable Travel (BEST) "BEST's
objective is to serve as a leading source
of knowledge on innovative travel and tourism
practices that advance business, community
and travellers' interests and which also
support the economic and social sustainability
of destinations." Excellent series of
case studies, profiles and action papers
available for downloading, in PDF, powerpoint
and video formats, showcasing a variety of
tourism and hospitality operations, ranging
from Snow resorts to Pacific Island hideaways
and multinational businesses, and how they
have incorporated environmentally sustainable
management processes or ecotourism principles
into their tourism or travel operations.
Although some reports and studies have orginally
come from the WTTC and other sources, this site
now provides a worthwhile collection of studies
and papers, which are sure to provide useful "food
for thought" and inspiration to a wide range
of tourism and travel related businesses.
- EcoBusinessLinks
Environmental Directory US
based. "Looking
for organic food, cheap solar energy, a sustainable
house, organic cotton, a vegetarian date,
an organic farm, a sustainable community
or eco products?" Simple table based,
fast loading design to manufacturers, retailers
and organisations worldwide (with focus
on USA), that can supply
environmentally friendly goods and services,
as well as links to important regional and
global resources.
- Environmental
Management and Monitoring for Sport Events
and Facilities: Originally
prepared for Department of Canadian
Heritage Sport Canada By Green & Gold
Inc. March 1999.
Check lists and lot's of practical advice on making sure
that your sports event, be it a wilderness
event, local carnival or the Olympic Games,
is environmentally friendly.
- Leonardo
DiCaprio : Eco-Site> Sustainable Practices > Home Good
looking site, with US based issues and resources
info and links. You'll spend a while
looking around!
- No Impact
Man "A
guilty liberal finally snaps, swears off plastic,
goes organic, becomes a bicycle Nazi, turns off
his power, composts his poop and, while living
in New York City, generally turns into a tree-hugging
lunatic who tries to save polar bears and the rest
of the planet from environmental catastrophe while
dragging his baby daughter and Prada-wearing, Four
Seasons-loving wife along for the ride". From
little things big things grow#. My
first link to a blog, you might prefer to read
the "The
Personal Impact of No Impact" post first. If
you're not hooked and visit every other day, I'd
be surprised!
- Point Carbon "is
a world-leading provider of independent news, analysis
and consulting services for European and global power,
gas and carbon markets. Point Carbon’s
comprehensive services provide professionals with market-moving
information through monitoring fundamental information,
key market players and business and policy developments." Like
my old Ma used to say, "where there's muck, there's
money." Amazing
how everyone jumps on the bandwagon as soon as there's
a buck in it!
- Rocky Mountain Institute "Our
staff shows businesses, communities, individuals,
and governments how to create more wealth and employment,
protect and enhance natural and human capital,
increase profit and competitive advantage, and
enjoy many other benefits - largely by doing what
they do far more efficiently."
- SustainableBusiness.com " ...
provides global news and networking services to
help green business grow, covering all sectors: renewable
energy, green building, sustainable investing, and organics.." Primarily
US based, it has plenty of resources about sustainable
business practice with stories, impressive
resources link directory, site search, newsletter
and more.
- Common
Circle Education "BE
the CHANGE you want to SEE in the WORLD. Come
along with us on a unique bicycle expedition to
the heart and soul of sustainability. It won't
be just the pedaling that will leave you breathless
as we coast through lush landscapes and scenic
byways, up close and down to earth, with time to
take in nature at its best in some of the most
beautiful locations in the world. .... " Touring
Oregan by bicycle, expanding horizons and mindsets. Wanna
ride your bicycle? Then visit this site.
- U.S.
Department of Energy Smart Communities Network "Information
and services on how your community can adopt sustainable
development as a strategy for well-being. You'll
be in good company. We're finding that more and
more cities, villages, neighborhoods and regions
are using sustainable development as a guiding
principle not only for near-term projects, but
also for planning their futures." Read about
other communities that have discovered the benefits
of sustainable development; Locate technical
and financial resources that can help your community
plan and carry out sustainable development projects; and Access model
codes and ordinances other communities have used
to implement sustainable development." Concise,
informative and readable, with useful links to
other related resources. Oh for the day that the "white
shoe greenwash" developer brigade must heed
these ideas!
- Vancouver Electric
Vehicle Association
"VEVA started meeting in 1985 and formed
as a non-profit society in 1987 to promote the
development of clean alternative transportation
with a focus on Electric Vehicles." Great
resources, even if many of them on one long scrolling
home page! Loaded fast enough for me on my d/up,
easy on the eye and interesting.
See also Australian Government
Agencies, Ecotourism
Projects & Tourism Planning, Outdoor
Recreation & Adventure Activities, Development
and Environment and Ecologically Sustainable Development |
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Federal
Government portal to resources for
environmentally friendly solutions
and programs.