ECOSURF environmental links

Earth Hour

Earth Hour 2009 (8.30pm on Saturday 28 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 + conservation (groups, organisations and information)

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

www.coastcare.com.au
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.

The Coastal Environment Centre

www.pittwater.nsw.gov.au/environment/cec
 A multi-award winning regional community environmental learning centre in Sydney…

Water

Australian Government: Water for the Future home page
http://www.environment.gov.au/water/index.html
Find out more about the Government’s long-term framework to secure the water supply of all Australians...

WELS (Water Efficiency Labeling and Standards Scheme)

http://www.waterrating.gov.au/
Showers, taps, toilets, urinals, clothes washers and dishwashers – find out how products rate

http://www.savewater.com.au/ products/rebates-incentives
Information on national and state program. Search by postcode to find out what rebates and incentives you might be eligible for....

Industry body for rainwater and wastewater

www.arid.asn.au