Recommended Links
EarthCare
Permaculture Sydney West - supporting permaculturalists in the Western Sydney Region Eco Property - Sustainable Earth Care Systems - assisting people to buy, sell, design and build eco properties and products throughout Australia
EnviroNET Environmental Education Database - Federal Government EnviroNET Environmental Education Database lists 879 tertiary environmental courses available throughout Australia
Geofeat International
- The Geofeat initiative is a global undertaking to provide individuals with the opportunity to source products, share resources and participate in projects that are green, eco-friendly and organic by connecting with other like-minded businesses and individuals from around the world.
Kimbriki Eco Garden - environmental education and organic gardening at Warringah Council's waste disposal facility
Permaculture Institute - a non-profit organisation involved in global networking and practical training of environmental activists
Sustainable Living Project - the Sustainable Living Project of the University of NSW, a resource for school environmental programmes
A.T.A.
Australian Business Council on Sustainable Energy (BCSE) - represents the interests of the renewable energy, cogeneration, gas-fired generation, waste-to-energy and energy efficiency industries
Department of Climate Change - the world's first government agency dedicated to cutting greenhouse gas emissions
The Australian & New Zealand Solar Energy Society (ANZSES) - exists to promote scientific, social and economic development through the environmentally sound utilisation of solar energy
Australian Wind Energy Association (AUSWEA) - represents the Australian Wind Energy Community and promotes the sensitive and appropriate uptake of wind energy
Department of Energy Technology (CSIRO) - looking at ways in which the generation and consumption of energy and power affects Australia and Australians
Dwelling Place
Community Housing Federation of Australia - the national peak organisation representing the views of community housing providers in Australia
Earth Building Research Forum - established by the University of Technology, Sydney, Faculty of Design, Artchitecture and Building
Earthways - earthwall building and design by Brian Woodward. Weekend workshops at Wollombi, 150km north of Sydney
NSW Federation of Housing Associations - provides affordable rental housing to people on low to moderate incomes, housing over 10,000 households all across New South Wales, Australia
Yesterday - Today - Tomorrow, Straw Bale Construction - specialising in the building of healthy, environmentally friendly and energy efficient houses, emphasising sustainability and permaculture principles
Your Home - Australian Greenhouse Office guidelines for environmental home design
Henry Doubleday:
Australian Gene Ethics Network - international coverage of genetic engineering issues
Backyard Organic Gardening - lots of tips and information for the home gardener
Biological Farmers of Australia - Biodynamic farming and permaculture; links to other sites
National Association for Sustainable Agriculture - National Association for Sustainable Agriculture provides certification for organic growers and information on organic products
The Seed Savers Network - operates an Australia-wide seed bank
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A small dam, a windmill and storage tank make up part of EarthCare's on-site water management system.
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