The QLD Food and Eco-Challenge website encourages people to consume in a more environmentally sustainable way. The site offers handy tips and links on food choice, purchasing, and recycling.
http://www.qldfoodchallenge.com
Webpage on the
Queensland Government department of Environment and Resource Management website giving useful information of how to be sustainable with waste and recycling. A lot of the information can relate to food products and packaging.
http://www.epa.qld.gov.au/environmental_management/waste/
waste_minimisation/reduce_reuse_recycle/
This webportal site is ideal for school and home food gardening projects. It offers a good selection of links under categories such as;
Organic Food Production,
Pest and Organic Pest Control,
Premaculture / Sustainable Agriculture,
Container Growing and Hydroponic, and
Special Interest.
http://www.vnc.qld.edu.au/enviro/et8gqscc.htm
The Qld based Sustainability Roundtable (SARt) is an initiative of SIRF Roundtables which provides members with access to a substantial body of local, national and international knowledge and expertise, in a wide range of business practices and processes. Specifically, emphasis is on providing practical insight into technical innovation, operational practice and corporate strategy which will improve the ecological, social and economic performance of business.
http://www.sirfrt.com.au/sirf_pages/page.php?site=20
GreenInnovation connects forward-thinking organizations with innovative, cost-effective experts in the theory and practice of sustainability. We specialize in the identification and application of measures that fit your resources, culture, and organizational mission.
http://www.greeninnovation.com.au/aboutGreenInnovation.html
Be Cool - Think Green, Act Green, Buy Green. CoolGreen stands out in the crowd. We are not just about eco-products. We are not just about eco-services. We are not even just about saving the environment. We are about transforming the paradigm of living for individuals, businesses and society.
http://www.coolgreen.com.au/onlineStore.asp
Liquidpoolblanket Performs like a conventional cover but eliminates the hassle of removing and replacing a solar blanket
Liquid pool blankets work 24 hours a day 7 days a week and are 100% safe for you to swim in anytime
http://www.liquidpoolblanket.com/
This website has been formed as a tool to assist Queensland Manufacturers to implement eco-efficient practices. It provides information and assistance for manufacturers to follow the pathway to becoming a world class, sustainable manufacturer. Eco-efficiency combines environmental improvement with cost reduction to maintain competitiveness, whilst becoming more sustainable and adapting to the pressures of a carbon constrained economy.
http://www.ecoefficiency.com.au/
ecoBiz is the EPAÕs signature partnership program with Queensland business and industry. ecoBiz assists businesses identify efficiencies in waste, water and energy for financial and environmental benefits.
http://www.epa.qld.gov.au/environmental_management/
sustainability/ecobiz_queensland/
Symbiont Ecology Group offer environmental consultancy services for business eco-efficiency streamlining, environmental impact assessments and environmental management planning
http://www.symbiontecology.com/
Earthtrade proposes a new, fresh and innovative solution to environmental impacts being affected by everyday human activity and infrastructure development.
http://www.earthtrade.net.au/
Cooling your roof down with a reflective insulating coating saves and average 50% on air conditioning costs!
http://www.heatreflectivecoatings.com.au/
Cooling your roof down with a reflective insulating coating saves and average 50% on air conditioning costs!
http://www.coolpaints.com.au/
Sustainable Jamboree is a community based organisation in the Jamboree Ward of Brisbane (Centenary suburbs and surrounds). It aims to help the community respond to climate change, reduce our ecological footprint and promote sustainability by working with local schools, businesses, other organisations and households. The group runs advocacy campaigns, workshops and programs to help achieve energy efficiency.
http://sustainablejamboree.org
The Australian Green Development Forum (AGDF) website, features articles and research based on the sustainable built environment, many with an industry focus. Sections of the AGDF website containing articles and studies include;
Events and Workshop Resources, AGDF News, Member News, Industry News, Projects and Case Studies, Submissions and Reports, and
General Resources.
The AGDF is a non-profit association whose goal is to increase the use of sustainable practices in the Australian building and development industry.
http://www.agdf.org.au/index.asp
Four Walls and a Roof is a company specialising in sustainability home/building services. These include: custom sales systems for sustainable projects, site visits and evaluations, council application support, building and renovating brokerage services, home efficiency plans, and sustainability seminars and tours.
http://www.fourwallsandaroof.com.au/
Queensland University of Technology news article featuring a soil testing kit aimed at reducing fertiliser cost and greenhouse gas emissions, and improving soil health and food production. This kit is usable by farmers worldwide, and article includes comments by Institute for Sustainable Resources’ research director Professor Peter Grace. Additional link to Healthy Soils website, which contains details of the kit presentation.
http://www.news.qut.edu.au/cgi-bin/WebObjects/News.
woa/wa/goNewsPage?newsEventID=13076
Business website of Sustainable Pty Ltd, featuring housing design, products, and the business’ building techniques with focus on sustainability and environmental friendliness.
Site sections containing external links to environmentally friendly resources include: the
newsroom section with
Top 10 Eco and Sustainability Ideas, our partners, sustainability
Education links under the how we work section, and an obscure link to a
Resources section listing design and building businesses (http://www.sustainablebuildings.com.au/Resources.aspx).
http://www.sustainablebuildings.com.au
Sustainable Insight is a product website specialising in sustainability related books, text and multimedia. Its books are divided into the many subcategories of sustainability. These both books as well as multimedia, are also sorted into the
Education Resources, Software, Audio Books and
DVD’s sections.
http://www.sustainableinsight.com.au/