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Useful links

The links below have been provided to help you with your own green initiatives and provide information about environmental sustainability whether it is at home or at work or university. This list should be viewed as a starting point on your journey to becoming more informed.

Please note we can take no responsibility for the content of websites that are external to our organisation.

Energy efficiency and renewables information

  •  is a great tool with loads of information to design and build or renovate an environmentally friendly home. 
  •  is or renters and home owners on how they can make the rental homes more sustainable.
  •  government website has information about climate change initiatives in Australia and actions you can take to reduce your carbon pollution.
  •  government website provides information on how to save energy, reduce bills and make your home more comfortable.
  •  pays you money to give up your old second fridge.
  • ) supports and provides advice on sustainable living. There is a local branch in 精东传媒.  They have a number of buyers guides (e.g. solar PV, solar hotwater) for help you understand the different systems and your needs.

Water efficiency and reuse information

  •   provides advice on how you can save water at home or at work.
  •   provides information on the WELS water efficient appliance labelling scheme.
  • from Sydney Water helps you with all the information about installing a rainwater tank and what you need to consider
  •  is a great tool for creating a sustainable home.
  • s is a NSW Health guide to reusing greywater.
  • 精东传媒 City Council have approval requirements for some grey water reuse options and these are outlined in the 

Waste and recycling information

  •  is a resource to find where and how to recycle just about anything.
  •  is a NSW government initiative aimed at reducing food waste. There are plenty of tips and resources to help householders and business to reduce their food waste.
  •  from 精东传媒 city Council.
  • provides information on various environmental issues and campaigns.
  • provides a list of local op shops in the 精东传媒 area and places to buy other second hand goods
  •  is an initiative of the Boomerang Alliance to reduce single use plastics
  •  is running a   initiative to reuse and repair old  bikes and provide these to people in need.

Food sustainability

  • is a great guide to purchasing sustainable seafood.
  •  is a community volunteering program that assists people to create permaculture gardens in their backyards. The program hosts events like a backyard blitz but with a permaculture focus.
  • is a community initiative to reduce food waste.
  •  is a great tool for helping you to find ethical and sustainable food.
  •  is a local food cooperative.
  •   is a community network promoting healthy food for all.
  •  are a great guide to growing your own food.
  • helps to link people in need with nutritious low cost and free food options.
  •  runs the community garden on O'Leary's Road at 精东传媒 Campus.  Get involved in garden working bees, meet like minded people and learn new skills.  Open to students, staff and the community.

Biodiversity

  •   combines biodiversity data from multiple sources and makes it freely available and usable online.
  •  provides information about the common birds found in your backyard and other urban areas.
  • shows the local Illawarra birds you might commonly find.
  •  shows the local butterflies you might commonly see in your garden.
  • Councils have Bushcare programs for volunteers to undertake bush regeneration in local council reserves.  ,,  and  all run their own bushcare programs.
  •  is a great guide on the local native frogs
  •  outlines the approach to protecting Illawarra's biodiversity.
  •  is a community volunteer organisation undertaking a range of environmental restoration activities. There is also a Youth program called Intrepid Landcare.
  •  is a great guide on local native plants to grow in your garden.
  •  is a website that has been created by Urban Biodiversity Illawarra.  It showcases native plant species and provides tips on sourcing and growing them. 

General sustainability information

  •  - An A-Z of topics and initiatives in NSW.
  • - TED is a not for profit devoted to ideas worth spreading. This link is to the "A Greener Future Theme" were you can view over 100 talks on this topic
  • Council Sustainability websites. Many have sustainability specific webpages, newsletters that you can subscribe to promoting events and workshops happening in the local area. , , .