Toolkit Downloads
Simple Steps to Save Energy and Water in your home
from the Department of Energy, Utilities and Sustainability (NSW)
Easy Composting Guide
from the Department of Environment & Conservation (NSW)
Easy Guide to Natural Cleaning
from the Department of Environment & Conservation (NSW)
Easy Worm Farming Guide
from the Department of Environment & Conservation (NSW)
The Easy Recycling Guide
from the Department of Environment & Conservation (NSW)
The Marvel of Mulch
from the Department of Environment & Conservation (NSW)
Toolkit Web Links
Recycling Near You
from Baulkham Hills Shire Council
http://www.recyclingnearyou.com.au/
One Degree of Change
from News Digital Media Pty Limited (News).
Includes access to resources, carbon footprint calculator and ways for you to make a difference to climate change
Renewable Energy Rebates Information
from the Australian Government Department of Climate Change
http://www.greenhouse.nsw.gov.au/
GreenPower - Accredited Renewable Energy
GreenPower is a joint initiative of ACT, NSW, SA, QLD, VIC and WA government agencies to guarantee that the renewable electricity you buy from energy suppliers meets stringent environmental standards. With GreenPower, the choice to move to renewable energy is made simple.
Your Home Technical Manual
This technical Manual has been developed to show you how to design and build a more comfortable home that has less impact on the environment – a home that will also be more economical to run, healthier to live in and adaptable to your changing needs.
This Technical Manual contains specific information and practical solutions that you can adapt to your budget, climate and lifestyle.
Global Warming Cool It
A home guide to reducing energy costs greenhouse gases.
This booklet provides information to help every Australian understand how they contribute to climate change, and how they can play an important part in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Ecological Footprint Calculator
Would you like to measure your ecological footprint to see how the way you live is impacting the planet and what you can do to reduce it?
Your Ecological Footprint is the amount of the Earth's biocapacity you and your family use up for food, housing, heating, cooling & transport. in other words, you can work out your own eccological impact upon the earth and ways in which you can tread a little more lightly on this wonderful plant.
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