Useful Links

These are some of the sites we have found most useful in working with our clients.

The Australian Government's Department of Climate Change

For information about the Australian Government's approach to Climate Change, the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme, Emissions monitoring, Household, Communities, Business and Industry tips, and a range of publications. 
www.climatechange.gov.au


Going Green Expo

Showcasing easy ways that every Australian household and business can reduce their environmental footprint.
See all the latest products, technologies and ideas that don’t cost the earth all in one place!

www.goinggreenexpo.com.au  


EcoTourism Australia

EcoTourism Australia is a non-profit organisation and is the peak national body for the ecotourism industry. EcoTourism Australia offers a national Eco Certification Program which provides industry, protected area managers, local communities and travellers with an assurance that an accredited product is backed by a commitment to best practice ecological sustainability, natural area management and the provision of quality ecotourism experiences. Developed in Australia, the Eco Certification Program is now being exported to the rest of the world as the International Ecotourism Standard.
www.ecotourism.org.au


2008 Garnaut Climate Change Review

The Garnaut Climate Change Review was commissioned by Australia's Commonwealth, state and territory governments to examine the impacts, challenges and opportunities of climate change for Australia. The Final Report was issued on 30 September 2008 and can be accessed here.
www.garnautreview.org.au

 

International Organisation for Standardisation - ISO 14000

The International Organisation for Standardisation is the world's largest developer and publisher of international standards. The ISO 14000 standards address various aspects of environmental management. The very first two standards, ISO 14001:2004 and ISO 14004:2004 deal with environmental management systems (EMS). ISO 14001:2004 provides the requirements for an EMS and ISO 14004:2004 gives general EMS guidelines. For more information on these standards, visit the ISO website.
www.iso.org

 A selection of randomly useful sometimes wonderful sites -

http://www.travelsmart.nt.gov.au/
Ecosystem Marketplace newsletter from http://www.ecosystemmarketplace.com/
http://www.ghgprotocol.org/calculation-tools/sector-toolsets
http://www.cbsm.com/public/world.lasso
http://www.toolsforchange.com/
CO2 News letter from http://www.envirocentre.com.au/
http://www.environment.gov.au/sustainability/greenstart/index.html
http://www.ecospecifier.org/
http://www.communityindicators.net.au/indicator_metadata
http://www.swin.edu.au/ncs/resourcebank/viewalldetails.php?ResourceID=235
http://www.rmit.edu.au/sustainability
http://nabers.com.au/
http://www.energyrating.gov.au/
http://www.energystar.gov/
http://www.townsville.qld.gov.au/services/departments/planning/sustainable_housing/index
http://www.townsville.qld.gov.au/services/departments/water/index
http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/ecotude/
http://www.simpsonsprinting.com/simpsons-environment/docs/Napim-soy-oil-printing-inks.pdf
http://www.footprintnetwork.org/en/index.php/GFN/

Building Goods


http://www.hebelaustralia.com.au/
http://www.hyne.com.au/
http://www.colorbond.com/
http://www.air-cell.com.au/
http://www.bsa.qld.gov.au/Pages/default.aspx
http://www.thegreenpages.com.au/
http://www.ergon.com.au/
http://www.gmagazine.com.au/