While we go through great lengths to connect our visitors with the quotes and information they need for their sustainable home upgrades, we work closely with several other organizations who do fantastic work to pave the way for sensible, environmentally friendly progress.
These organizations span both the private and public sectors, and exist as resources for all of us to tap into. Here are a handful of the most valuable for you to be aware of:
- Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA): https://arena.gov.au/ – This organization aims to accelerate Australia’s shift to affordable and reliable renewable energy.
- Climate Council of Australia: https://www.climatecouncil.org.au/ – The Climate Council is Australia’s leading climate change communications organization.
- Australian Conservation Foundation: https://www.acf.org.au/ – This organization works to protect Australia’s forests, rivers, reefs, and wildlife.
- Sustainable Business Australia: https://www.sustainablebusinessaustralia.com.au/ – This organization works to promote sustainable business practices in Australia.
- Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council: https://www.asbec.asn.au/ – This organization aims to promote sustainable built environments in Australia through research and advocacy.
- Australian Solar Council: https://www.solar.org.au/ – This organization represents the solar industry in Australia and works to promote the use of solar energy.
- Australian Wind Alliance: https://www.australianwindalliance.org.au/ – This organization works to promote the use of wind energy in Australia.
- Australian National Landcare Program: https://www.nrm.gov.au/national-landcare-program – This program aims to protect and conserve Australia’s natural resources.
- Clean Energy Council: https://www.cleanenergycouncil.org.au/ – This organization represents the clean energy industry in Australia and works to promote the use of clean energy.
- Energy Efficiency Council: https://www.eec.org.au/ – This organization aims to promote energy efficiency in Australia.
- GreenPower: https://www.greenpower.gov.au/ – Government program to highlight accredited energy retailers with renewable (or at least partly renewable) energy service available for purchase.
- National Environmental Science Program: https://www.environment.gov.au/research/national-environmental-science-program – This program funds research on environmental issues in Australia.
- Australian Institute of Landscape Architects: https://www.aila.org.au/ – This organization represents landscape architects in Australia and works to promote sustainable landscape design.
- Australian Sustainable Built Environment National Research Centre: https://www.asben.edu.au/ – This organization conducts research on sustainable built environments in Australia.
- National Solar Schools Program: https://www.education.gov.au/national-solar-schools-program – This program provides funding for solar power systems in Australian schools.
- National Energy Productivity Plan: https://www.environment.gov.au/energy/energy-efficiency/national-energy-productivity-plan – This plan aims to improve energy productivity in Australia.
- National Renewable Energy Laboratory: https://www.nrel.gov.au/ – This organization conducts research on renewable energy in Australia.
- National Waste Policy: https://www.environment.gov.au/protection/waste-resource-recovery – This policy aims to reduce waste in Australia.
- National Water Quality Management Strategy: https://www.environment.gov.au/water/policy-programs/national-water-quality-management-strategy – This strategy aims to improve water quality in Australia.
- National Water Initiative: https://www.environment.gov.au/water/policy-programs/national-water-initiative – This initiative aims to improve water management in Australia.
- Sustainable Gardening Australia: http://www.sgaonline.org.au/ – Not for profit organisation helping Austalians to work with the environment by reducing pesticide use, conserve water, avoid environmental weeds, and use environmentally friendly products.
- Renew Magazine: https://renew.org.au/ – With more than 3000 members, the ATA is Australia’s leading environmental organisation promoting sustainable technology and representing community issues. Their Renew magazine is a must-read.
- Green Fleet: http://www.greenfleet.com.au/ – A unique program to reduce your car’s impact on the environment. For an annual fee of $40 (tax-deductible), Greenfleet will plant and maintain 17 native trees each year on your behalf, to absorb the greenhouse gases that the average car produces.
- Building Designer’s Association of Australia: http://www.bdaa.com.au/ – BDA members can produce the design for your residential, commercial or industrial project, with sustainability in mind.