Help out with environmentally friendly paper »
So you have converted your own home to a green-friendly zone, and now you want to have the same positive impact at your workplace?
One of the best ways to start this process at work is to encourage your company to use environmentally friendly paper.
Every company uses paper on a daily basis – for note taking, [...]
Make the switch to green power »
Burning coal produces the vast majority of electricity in Australia, and this is a serious contributor to the problem of global warming.
One of the ways that you can help fight this problem is by sourcing your household energy from environmentally friendly, renewable production methods.
Make a positive difference with a green car »
If your daily commute involves driving, one of the most positive ways you can impact the environment is to switch to a ‘green car’.
Green vehicles have low (or zero) carbon emissions, are highly fuel efficient and are made of materials that can be easily recycled once the car has run its race.
Australian environmental education resources »
Giving Australian kids good quality, ongoing environmental education is one of the foremost priorities of leading environmental advocacy agencies.
While state and federal government environment departments have plenty of hands-on work to get done with regard to protecting and enhancing the natural environment, plenty of initiatives are undertaken each year at primary and high schools to [...]
Environmental issues: the Wonthaggi desalination plant »
The Victorian Government intends to build a desalination plant in Wonthaggi, about 130 kilometres southeast of Melbourne.
The idea behind the project is to provide Victoria with a source of water independent of environmental and climate factors.
Greenpeace: leaders in environmental awareness and change »
Greenpeace is an international NGO that strives to protect and conserve the natural environment of Earth.
The organisation has existed since 1972, a few months after a group of environmental activists sailed a boat out to try to stop the US government from testing nuclear devices in Alaska.
Top tips to go green »
Are you trying to go green, but you don’t know where to start?
Here are a couple of handy tips that will transform the way you live and set you on the green path.
Support for Australian environment protection policy makers »
In Australia, environmental policies are setup at federal, state and local government levels.
The main purpose of environment protection policies is to ensure the natural environment is not mistreated by humans
Water conservation is key to our wellbeing »
A growing number of Australians are becoming concerned about the security of our water supplies on the back of extended periods of drought in parts of the country, and the threat of global warming.
Australian forest conservation organisations »
Several government and non-government organisations (NGOs) work hard to improve forest conservation practices in Australia’s beautiful forests and rainforests.