Alternative Technology Association
Technology that works in harmony with the environment
Mission
A community-based, not-for-profit environment group the Alternative Technology Association (ATA) promotes sustainable lifestyles, in particular renewable energy and energy and water conservation.
Alternatives in Action
The Sydney West branch of the Association is based at Hawkesbury EarthCare Centre where it organises educational seminars and offers practical demonstrations. ATA is a national organisation with members' groups meeting in each state and territory.
National Headquarters
ATA's national office is at Level 1, 39 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000.
The ATA also has a workshop in the solar and wind powered building at the CERES Environment Park at East Brunswick, Victoria. See the CERES website.
Do-it-Yourself Help
DIY booklets and technical advice are available with membership
of ATA. The resources help householders understand and apply sustainable technology
in domestic settings. A range of books and publications can be ordered through
ATA's publishing service - check catalogue on the national website.
Membership
Membership of ATA is $65 p.a. (inc GST) and includes the quarterly ReNew magazine.
Meetings
Bi-monthly meetings are held on the first Saturday of the month at 10.00 am (from February).
Contact Details
Postal address:
PO Box 442
Richmond NSW 2753
Jenny Dibley
Ph: (02) 6238 1665
Email: ata@earthcare.org.au
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Demonstrating ways of harnessing solar, wind and water power and the use of alternative building methods is a major part of ATA's activities at Hawkesbury EarthCare Centre.
ReNew Magazine
ATA produces the popular ReNew magazine.
ATA membership includes a subscription to ReNew magazine. The magazine is available to non-members nationally from newsagencies or from ATA by subscription at $30 p.a.
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