Earth Hour

Earth Hour 2012 (8.30pm on Saturday 31 March) this year aims to reach more than one billion people in 1000 cities around the world.

www.earthhour.org

Energy Efficiency

Australian Government: Living sustainably
Search and compare appliances before you hit the shops at Australia’s leading guide to choosing energy efficient appliances.

www.environment.gov.au/settlements/energyefficiency
www.energyrating.gov.au

Plumbers (accredited)

www.greenplumbers.com.au
www.enviroplumbers.com.au

Sustainable building products guide

www.ecospecifier.org

Technology and building

Alternative Technology Association
Lots of information on saving and collecting water, greywater systems, and saving energy.

www.ata.org.au

Marine, dune, estuary care and conservation

Eco Divers
A small volunteer-based marine conservation group based on Sydney's Northern Beaches who conduct numerous activities to ensure the preservation, protection   and promotion of the local underwater environment....

http://www.ecodivers.org.au

Coastcare
Coastcare and landcare groups tackle problems like dune erosion, loss of native plants and animals, storm water pollution, weeds and control of human access to sensitive areas. There are currently 60,000 active Coastcare volunteers in 2,000 Coastcare groups around the country.

www.coastcare.com.au

The Coastal Environment Centre
A multi-award winning regional community environmental learning centre in Sydney.

www.pittwater.nsw.gov.au/environment/cec

Water

Australian Government: Water for the Future home page
Find out more about the Government’s long-term framework to secure the water supply of all Australians.

http://www.environment.gov.au/water/index.html
 

WELS (Water Efficiency Labeling and Standards Scheme)
Showers, taps, toilets, urinals, clothes washers and dishwashers – find out how products rate.

http://www.waterrating.gov.au/

Information on national and state program. Search by postcode to find out what rebates and incentives you might be eligible for.

http://www.savewater.com.au/ products/rebates-incentives

Industry body for rainwater and wastewater

www.arid.asn.au

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