Green Pages: suggested internet links
State Government
NSW government site with relevant links to environment, natural resources, regulation, recreation, education and school projects, business and employment
http://nsw.gov.au/environment.asp
NSW Department of Environment and Climate Change home page
http://nsw.gov.au/environment.asp
Federal Government
Federal Department of Climate Change
http://nsw.gov.au/environment.asp
Federal Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts
http://www.environment.gov.au/
Federal Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism
http://www.ret.gov.au/
including:” Energy Allstars : Energy Allstars lists the top energy performing appliances. Use the site to compare products, work out how much running them will cost, and how much energy and water they will use.
http://www.energyallstars.gov.au/
Energy Efficiency Exchange (EEX):Managing energy better can result in better business financial performance. The Energy Efficiency Exchange (EEX) provides information to businesses and individuals in the commercial and industrial sectors to increase the uptake of energy efficiency technologies and processes.
http://www.eex.gov.au/
The Australian Government’s Energy Efficiency Opportunities program encourages large energy-using businesses to improve their energy efficiency by requiring businesses to identify, evaluate and report publicly on cost effective energy savings opportunities.
http://www.energyrating.gov.au/” Energy Rating
The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Energy Reform Implementation Group (ERIG) will investigate how best to encourage the development of a truly national electricity transmission system.
http://www.erig.gov.au/” Energy Reform Implementation Group
The ENERGY STAR Program aims to all office equipment used and bought in Australia ENERGY STAR enabled.
http://www.energystar.gov.au/” Energy Star
The Australian Government released its comprehensive energy policy, Securing Australia’s Energy Future, on 15 June 2004. The energy white paper establishes the policy framework for the development of the energy sector in Australia.
http://www.energywhitepaper.gov.au/” Energy White Paper
The Department of Defence is entrusted with managing large tracts of land, water, cultural, and heritage sites on behalf of the Australian community. Defence is adopting ecologically sustainable development principles.
http://www.defence.gov.au/environment/” Environment and Heritage Management
The Environment Portal provides access to online services and information provided by Australian, State and Local governments.
http://www.environment.gov.au/portal” Environment Portal
The Environment Protection and Heritage Council (EPHC) has environment protection and heritage (natural, historic and indigenous heritage) responsibilities. This site contains National Environment Protection Measures already made for Air, National Pollution Inventory, Movement of Controlled Waste, Used Packaging Materials and Assessment of Site Contamination.
http://www.ephc.gov.au/” Environment Protection and Heritage Council (EHPC)
Green Corps - Young Australians for the Environment - is an Australian Government development and environmental training programme for people aged between 17 and 20, giving them the opportunity to volunteer to conserve, preserve and restore Australia’s natural environment and cultural heritage.
http://www.greencorps.gov.au/” Green Corps
The Green Vehicle Guide provides ratings on the environmental performance of new vehicles sold in Australia. You can use this site to see how vehicles compare on greenhouse and air pollution emissions.
http://www.greenvehicleguide.gov.au/” Green Vehicle Guide
The Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards (WELS) Scheme aims to improve water efficiency by assisting people to buy - and encouraging industry to manufacture - more water efficient products.
http://www.waterrating.gov.au/” Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards (WELS) Scheme
Waterwatch Australia is a national community water monitoring program that encourages all Australians to become involved in the protection and management of waterways and catchments.
http://www.waterwatch.org.au/” Waterwatch Australia
Weeds Australia is an Australian Weeds Committee site promoting key weed policies, regulations, current issues, national initiatives, research, extension training and personnel.
http://www.weeds.org.au/” Weeds Australia
Invasive weeds are among the most serious threats to Australia’s natural environment and primary production industries. The Weeds in Australia web site will help gardeners, farmers and landscapers find information about identifying and managing weeds.
http://www.weeds.gov.au/” Weeds in Australia
Local government
http://www.alga.asn.au/policy/environment/ - the Australian Local Government Association’s environment site headings are:
Coasts
A booming property market, a healthy tourism industry and Australians’ desire to live by the sea have resulted in a large influx of residents, permanent and part-time.
http://www.alga.asn.au/policy/environment/coasts/
Greenhouse and climate change.Many councils are leading the way with greenhouse gas reduction programs. Initiatives are discussed and the environmental rating schemes in place are outlined.
http://www.alga.asn.au/policy/environment/greenhouse/
Natural resource management
As community awareness grows, councils are undertaking more and more biodiversity and native vegetation activities. The options are explored and ideas and resources for councils thinking of setting up their own programs are provided.
http://www.alga.asn.au/policy/environment/nrm/
Sustainability
Local government participates in the Local Agenda 21 Program and the World Summit on Sustainable Development. For local government sustainability is about planning and providing for the needs of individuals and communities, protecting ecosystems and their services and creating prosperity.
http://www.alga.asn.au/policy/environment/sustainability/
http://www.alga.asn.au/policy/environment/waste/”
Waste and recycling
The National Packaging Covenant aims to make manufacturers more responsible for the packaging they produce. An extension to the Covenant was recently agreed to and targets have been set. (13 September 2005)
http://www.alga.asn.au/policy/environment/water/
CSIRO
CSIRO’s environment site headings include
biodiversity and ecology, bushfires, climate and weather, environmental monitoring and analysis, forests, oceans, pest management, pollution, salinity and acidity, sustainability, waste management and water
http://www.csiro.au/science/Environment.html
http://www.csiro.au/science/Energy.html - CSIRO’s energy site headings include efficiency, environment, coal, oil, gas, generating and storage, modelling and decision support, and renewable energy
Not-for-profit environment organisations
a Federal register of environmental organisations eligible to receive tax deductible donations.
http://www.environment.gov.au/tax/reo/index.html#reo
the Australia – Pacific homepage of Greenpeace, an international environmental organisation using non-violent direct action to highlight environment issues and bring about solutions. It was started Canada in 1971.http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/about/
Gould Group is an independent not-for-profit organisation offering knowledge of the environmental and sustainability sector, unique professional services and excellent value for money. Their products and services build on nearly 100 years of experience and partnerships in environmental education and training in sustainability.
http://www.gould.edu.au/html/products_services.asp
Planet Ark is an Australian not-for-profit organisation that was set up in June 1991. 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 - at home, at work and in the community. Planet Ark is largely funded by corporate sponsorship. We work in partnership with businesses and organisations that want to help us in bringing about real environmental change. We are also funded through the sale of a range of environmentally responsible products and product endorsements, and a small number of government grants.
http://www.planetark.org.au/index.cfm
Green transport
Greenfleet is an organisation that plants trees to offset vehicle emissions in return for a tax deductible fee.
http://foundation.klub.com.au/environment/index.html
Green architecture and housing
part of the website of the Royal Australian Institute of Architects, the BEDP Environment Design Guide contains a vast body of work with papers on key themes and topics relating to built and natural environment sustainability. Susbscribers include architects, engineers, planners, landscape architects, quantity surveyors, developers, academics, students, libraries and government and non-goverment environment/built environment agencies.
http://www.architecture.com.au/i-cms?page=60
part of the website of Todae, an organisation offering a range of ecologically sustainable products and services. Their “Eco House” section has headings in home assessment, bio-cleaning, organic body care, kitchen, laundry and pest control / pets
http://www.todae.com.au/comersus2/store/comersus_listNonLeafCategory.asp?idCategory=1233
Green land management
the sustainable land management section of the website of the Federal Department of the Environment, Heritage, Water and the Arts. It has links to:
http://www.environment.gov.au/land/management/index.html
Environmental management systems
http://www.environment.gov.au/land/management/ems/index.html
Extension, support and resources Extension, support and resources “http://www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/toolbox” Local government and conservation planning The Australian Institute of Landscape Architects has a charter for Australian Registered Landscape Architects based on the ideas that landscape architecture is challenged by the need to engage in continuous adaptation to respond to the implications of climate change and population growth, and that is increasingly evident that continuing to implement present design forms and approaches is no longer appropriate to meeting these challenges. green domestic practices “http://www.livingthing.net.au/WYKD_Main.htm http://www.thegreendirectory.com.au/home/home-household.html green transport practices eg advice on alternative fuels, vehicles green waste disposal environmental accreditation authorities organic food suppliers advice on efficient use of traditional energy
http://www.climatechange.gov.au/renewable/home/index.html alternative energy advice
“http://www.environment.gov.au/land/vegetation/policies.html” Native vegetation policies
“http://www.environment.gov.au/land/management/rangelands/index.html” Managing rangelands
“http://www.nrm.gov.au/me/index.html” Monitoring and evaluation
“http://www.environment.gov.au/nrm/index.html” Natural resource management
http://www.aila.org.au
http://www.sensibletransport.org.au/greentravel.htm
http://www.livingthing.net.au/WYKD_w5a.htm
http://www.greenhouse.gov.au/gwci/food.html
http://www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au/my_property/waste__and__recycling/green_waste_pickups
http://www.ecowise.com.au/cms2/pages/page249.asp
http://www.bcse.org.au
http://www.organicfood.com.au
http://www.organicfooddirectory.com.au/
http://www.eartheasy.com/
http://www.energysavingwales.org.uk
http://greenfoot.com.au/category/energy/
