The Green Directory

Australian Environmental Labelling Association ^Featured

Good Environmental Choice Label

Australian Green Development Forum ^Featured

Australian Green Development Forum is the peak industry body for sustainable development. Sustainable development through partnerships, projects and outcomes Australian Green Development Forum is the peak industry body for sustainable development. It is endorsed by industry, government and environmental bodies and is aligned to community sectors that have an interest in fostering sustainable development. The purpose of AGDF is to inspire, promote and accelerate the understanding and uptake of sustainable practices, guidelines, policies and technologies in the building and development industry throughout Australia. Our principles - AGDF’s Four Pillars - describe our commitment to: Promoting and facilitating industry partnerships Promoting effective sustainable development as that which offers market competitive products to consumers and a return on investment Promoting leading edge practices in environmental and resource management and corporate social responsibility Advocating the creation of an informed, responsible and knowledgeable community that demands and achieves sustainable development. AGDF Members Members of AGDF are encouraged to participate in activities, committees and events. AGDF works with members to put together beneficial partnerships, assist with project profiles, and increase the uptake of sustainable initiatives into projects. AGDF plans to increase opportunities for member involvement, increase the number of forums, workshops and other educational opportunities held and actively seek out partnerships with members to raise the profile of sustainable development. AGDF Projects A key way in which AGDF accelerates sustainable development is to initiate pilot projects in partnership with developers, government authorities and other stakeholder groups. AGDF facilitates pilot projects through negotiation between the various stakeholder groups to see sustainable initiatives incorporated into sites that may not otherwise have incorporated the initiatives. AGDF, together with willing organizations, can continue setting standards of sustainability and innovation in the development industry. Some projects include the Paradise Wetlands Rehabilitation in Oxley Creek and Sustainable Home Brisbane. AGDF Events A key role of AGDF is to educate, inform and promote debate and discussion. AGDF has hosted a number of high profile events and educational forums around Australia which are made available to members and non-members alike.

Australian Koala Foundation ^Featured

The Australian Koala Foundation (AKF) is the principal non-government organisation whose primary goal is to contribute to the conservation and effective management of the wild Koala in Australia.

Carpentaria Ghost Nets Programme ^Featured

The Ghost Net Project is for people from (Indigenous) communities all around the Gulf of Carpentaria to find ways to work together to get rid of marine debris in their sea country, Djawa Yunupingu, Dhimurru Land Management Aboriginal Corporation. The C ...

CERES - Environment Park ^Featured

CERES is a place which exists to initiate and support environmental sustainability, social equity, cultural richness and community participation.

Choose Cruelty Free ^Featured

Conservation Volunteers Australia ^Featured

Conservation Volunteers Australia is Australia's leading practical conservation organisation, and welcomes volunteers to join projects across Australia and overseas. Conservation Volunteers Australia is a national not-for-profit organisation, founded in 1982. CVA completes essential conservation projects with active community participation. CVA projects are as distant, diverse and unique as the Australian continent itself – for example, radio-tracking echidnas and wallabies in South Australia; malleefowl surveys in Victoria’s Little Desert; weed removal at Uluru (Ayers Rock) in the red centre; coastal restoration projects in Tasmania; building a bird observatory in Western Australia; restoring wildlife corridors in NSW and restoring rainforests in Queensland. Conservation Volunteers Australia welcomes everybody with a love of the outdoors and interest in the environment. Volunteers come from across Australia and around the world, and share a common interest in getting their hands dirty to improve the environment. Volunteers join CVA for the chance to visit amazing locations and learn about the Australian environment while making an active contribution. Volunteers can join projects for a day, a week or longer, and choose between urban, rural or remote locations.

Earthwatch Institute ^Featured

Earthwatch is an international not-for-profit organisation whose aim is to promote the understanding and action necessary for a sustainable environment.

eco media ^Featured

Profile eco media features news, events and media releases from conservation organisations, news outlets and government. Visit eco media's website and subscribe for free email updates on: 1) Climate, greenhouse and renewable energy 2) Drought, ri ...

Environment Victoria ^Featured

Environment Victoria is the state's peak non-government environmental group. We formed in 1969 as the Conservation Council of Victoria, as a result of a successful campaign to save the Little Desert from subdivision. In 1994 we changed our name to Environment Victoria to reflect the broader range of issues we dealt with. EV represents about 1000 supporters, including over 130 environmental groups. We campaign in the areas of Zero Waste, Healthy Rivers , Sustainable Living and Climate Change, working together to protect Victoria 's environment. As a not-for-profit organisation, we rely upon the financial support of our donors and members to continue our work. For more information about Environment Victoria, please contact us on (03) 93418100 or admin@envict.org.au. Who is EV? Environment Victoria is the state's peak non government environmental group. We formed in 1969 as the Conservation Council of Victoria, as a result of a successful campaign to save the Little Desert from subdivision. In 1994 we changed our name to Environment Victoria to reflect the broader range of issues we dealt with. EV represents about 1000 supporters, including over 130 environmental groups. We campaign in the areas of Zero Waste, Healthy Rivers , Sustainable Living and Climate Change, working together to protect Victoria's environment. As a not-for-profit organisation, we rely upon the financial support of our donors and members to continue our work. For more information about Environment Victoria, please contact us on (03) 93418100 or admin@envict.org.au. What do we do? We campaign in the areas of: Zero Waste: 1) Pressuring State and Federal Governments to develop industry standards to minimise the production of packaging and ensure manufacturers take responsibility for the waste they produce. 2) Community awareness projects, such as the DUMP awards and Juice Bar Report, that raise the profile of waste issues, encourage consumers to choose products with less packaging and put pressure on industry to take responsibility for the waste they produce. 3) Educating the community about electronic waste take-back schemes. Healthy Rivers: 1) Advocating for adequate environmental flows for Victoria 's rivers. 2) The Your River project: Encouraging stewardship by telling the stories of a river through its people. 3) Raising the profile of river issues in the media. 4) Developing policies for more sustainable management of our rivers. Global Warming: 1) Lobbying the Government to reject an expansion of the brown coal-fired Hazelwood power station and support cleaner energy alternatives. 2) Raising community awareness and understanding of the causes and impacts of climate change and how it can be mitigated. Sustainable Living 1) Nha Dep: Working with Melbourne 's Vietnamese community, engaging them in sustainability in the home. 2) Smogbusters Way to School: Working with Melbourne schools, encouraging staff and students to leave the car at home and walk, ride or catch public transport to school. 3) Healthy Transport Project: Developing a guide for older people and active transport. 4) Lobbying the Government to improve public transport services in Victoria. As a Member you will receive: A New Member Welcome Pack Containing: 1) A calico bag 2) An Environment Victoria supporter sticker 3) Two back copies of EV News 4) Membership card Six editions of EV News – EV's bimonthly newsletter. Keep up-to-date with our campaigns and environmental issues around Victoria. The chance to meet and work with others who care about our environment through our volunteer program and events. Opportunities to get involved in campaigns through our campaign networks and receive regular e-bulletins (a free information service).

Friends of South East Queensland ^Featured

Friends of the Escarpment Parks Inc ^Featured

Friends of the Escarpment Parks is a non-profit environmental community group working with Toowoomba City Council, National Parks and others to help improve the management of our escarpment and urban bushland parks. FEP is a very active group of volunteers who like to make an impact in the management as well as the restoration of the bushland reserves around Toowoomba. The Friends develop and run various projects including weed removal workshops (working bees) each Monday morning from 9 am till noon and support local Parkcare Groups consisting of residents who help to restore their bushland parks once a month on weekends. The Friends of the Escarpment Parks’ main activity is the removal of exotic woody weeds (chiefly lantana and privet) from the City’s smaller public bushland parks, which are typically about eight hectares in area. An innovative Root Blade has also been developed by a member of the Friends and has proven to be an effective tool to assist with the removal of weeds in appropriate areas. Since 1994, the Friends have carried out rehabilitation work in Redwood Park, Jubilee Park, Prince Henry Drive, Tobruk Drive Park, Picnic Point Park, Duggan Park and Nielsen Park, as well as recently starting work in Echo Valley South Park. They have also cleared weeds from a large section of Hartmann’s Reserve, located on Alderley Street, Toowoomba and part of Queensland’s National Parks. In 1999, the Friends initiated and worked with Toowoomba City Council to plant a very successful Millennium Forest which forms an extension to Duggan Park. The Millennium Forest was completed by the turn of the century and is now well established bushland, which is home to many species of birds and a colony of wallabies. An extension of activities has been the development of four Parkcare Groups in association with Toowoomba City Council at Duggan Park, the Waterbird Habitat, Prince Henry Drive and Nielsen Park. Each of these groups consists of local residents who volunteer to carry out rehabilitation work in their nearby bushland parks or reserves one morning each month. This work includes weeding, planting, maintenance and other environmental tasks. This project was an initiative of the Friends to ensure that ongoing work could be carried out in these special bushland areas. FEP also provides insurance cover and support as required. Another recent development has been a successful application by the Friends for a grant to help secure the habitat of an endangered species of native bird in Redwood Park. This work will be organised by Toowoomba City Council with further assistance from the Friends. The group encourages and supports the use of volunteers from other community groups. It also has an ongoing involvement with clients from the Endeavour Foundation, who provide valuable assistance each week. Volunteers are invited to join us to assist with clearing unwanted weeds from our parklands and helping to restore these areas as viable habitats for our native plants and wildlife. A membership fee of $5 for a person (or $10 per family) covers all FEP activities for the full year.

FutureAustralia.net ^Featured

The Australian library of information and links for creating positive change in our society and environment. Contains links in over 93 categories.

Futureworld Eco-Technology Centre ^Featured

For a truly unique experience, visit the Futureworld Eco-Technology Centre located in the Illawarra. Enjoy discovering innovative eco-technologies and unique interactive displays. The Eco-Technology Centre offers something for everyone including cultural and eco-tourism groups, schools, eco-tech businesses, seniors and families. Exhibits include: A unique full-scale solar powered yacht A solar-powered car that raced from Darwin to Adelaide A novel 14 metre wave tank demonstrating wave to energy power The practical Mini Eco-house full of consumer choices re water and energy - sustainable transport, greenhouse, renewable energy and the Total Water Cycle displays DISCOVER HOW WE CAN KEEP PLANET EARTH ALIVE AND HEALTHY! Explore a unique and exciting range of interactive displays demonstrating the latest environmentally friendly technologies to help save Planet Earth. Futureworld Eco-Technology Centre is a demonstration, information and education facility located in Wollongong, an hour's drive from Sydney. Futureworld specialises in demonstrating how innovative eco-technologies can contribute to solutions to environmental problems so that our quality of life and the beauty of the planet can be maintained and improved for future generations. Futureworld's aim is to create community awareness of the need for an increased uptake of eco-technologies by individuals, businesses and the wider community. We also aim to show that novel eco-technologies can generate new business opportunities and socio-economic benefits in terms of job creation as well as a healthier environment. Eco-technologies can play a key role in protecting the Earth's natural resources (such as energy, clean air and water, soils, plants and wildlife) for the future. Exhibits include two “world firsts” such as the Solar Sailor, which is the prototype for the fully commercial solar ferry that currently operates on Sydney Harbour, and a 14-metre Wave Tank demonstrating the Wave Power to Energy technology now being installed at Port Kembla as a commercial reality. Visitors can also investigate the Watt is a Watt greenhouse display; a solar car; a Mini Eco-House full of consumer choices; the total water cycle; rainwater harvesting; and displays about wind power, sustainable transport and waste management. Guided tours are available and special events and workshops are held regularly to meet the information needs of business and the wider community. Futureworld also runs a Schools Program for primary and secondary schools. In addition, it runs workshops for children during the school holidays. Futureworld is a not-for-profit organisation and membership is open to everyone. Futureworld operates in very beneficial partnerships with both public and private sectors. We applaud our many sponsors and welcome new sponsors! The Eco-Technology Centre also has a wonderful team of volunteers, who carry out all sorts of important activities including technical display development, guided tours, office administration and management.

Gecko ^Featured

What is Gecko?! Gecko - Gold Coast and Hinterland Environment Council is a collection of remarkable people who join together to use their talents, skills and knowledge to care for our planet and all its species. All sorts of people belong to Gecko, and ...

Global Vision International ^Featured

About us Global Vision International (GVI) was formed in 1998 to provide support and services to international charities, non profits and governmental agencies. Through our international network of over 100 personnel in over 30 countries, GVI contin ...

Greenfleet ^Featured

Greenfleet exists to make a difference not a profit. Greenfleet makes it simple for individuals and organisations to reduce their impact on the environment by helping to Avoid and Reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to Offset those emissions that remai ...

HOPE ^Featured

Welcome to Householders' Options to Protect the Environment. HOPE started in Victoria in 1988; and in 1993, a branch was established in Toowoomba, Queensland. The core idea of HOPE is that, while we have to think about the environment as a whole—on a planet-wide scale—we need to act locally, in our own communities in a way that is effective and meaningful. So our slogan is: “Think Globally—Act Locally” HOPE aims to raise awareness of, and encourage active participation in, waste minimization and the conservation of energy and resources. Current Affiliations In order to maximize the message of our environmental responsibility. HOPE seeks other groups, activities and events which proclaim similar messages. HOPE Toowoomba is affiliated to the Queensland Conservation Council (QCC) and currently has 20 Mutual Support Partnerships throughout Australia. Projects, Campaigns & Activities As part of our on-going efforts to promote HOPE's Charter, we have undertaken a commitment to become involved in and/or to initiate projects locally and elsewhere. Current undertakings include: • Conduct a series of Information Evenings • Upgrade Ecology Audit booklet(s) and The HOPE Generator manual • Develop a series of information sheets • Develop and then maintain a register of environmental, conservation and like-minded organizations in our region • Assisting with the development of a recycling and waste exchange guide and register for Toowoomba and its environs. Campaigns • Current Campaigns include: • Promoting ‘The Earth Charter'; • Keep Queensland GE free; • Supporting the Fresh Water For All campaign; • Promoting Container Deposit Legislation for Queensland; and • Promotion of No Junk Mail Stickers. Publications The tangible side of HOPE's efforts to increase community awareness of living in an environmentally friendly way is through the development of a range of educational material. These items include our group's newsletter, information sheets, Ecology Audit booklets and flyers. Also available are poems and guest reports. Mutual Support Partnerships As HOPE's popularity grew in the late 1990's we started to receive substantial enquiries outside the realm of our core charter. In order to address these enquiries positively, HOPE sought experience and expertise from other community based organizations. These collaborative efforts led to the formal development of the Mutual Support Partnerships (MSPs) initiative in 2002. Householders' Options to Protect the Environment (HOPE) Toowoomba is keen to foster cooperation and establish close working relationships with other environment, conservation and like-minded groups for the purpose of progressing environmental projects. This concept is known as Mutual Support Partnership. Elements of the partnership include: • Complimentary membership, but with non-voting rights; • Letters of support for funding applications and/or specific projects; • Promotion of each others projects and activities; • Formation of working partnerships for specific projects; and • Website link. Membership

Keep Australia Beautiful ^Featured

Keep Australia Beautiful

KESAB ^Featured

Mission Statement "To inspire the South Australian Community to restore, preserve and improve the total environment through active participation in dynamic programs." Objectives The objectives of KESAB are to: 1) Implement programs that preserve, improve and restore the entire South Australian environment. 2) Provide information, support and resources to the South Australian community, encouraging best environmental practices. 3) Research and implement strategies to transform community behaviour in the environment. 4) Undertake research and monitor community impacts on the environment. 5) Recommend and influence legislation and regulations that improve and protect the environment. Assist, co-operate and liaise with other organisations to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes. KESAB programs Clean Site Industry KESAB's Clean Site program provides ways to improve onsite building industry management approaches, focusing on best practice. DIY/Home Renovator KESAB 's Clean Site program provides tips to help your next home handyman project keep our rivers, creeks and beaches pollution free. Tidy Towns A fully integrated rural environmental program with a strong focus on sustainable practices and action- based outcomes in rural South Australia. The Tidy Towns program embraces culture and heritage linked to community action resulting in ongoing improvement at the local level. Road Watch Road Watch is a litter and environmental program suitable for any group or individual. Similar in operation to the successful 'Adopt-a-Highway' program, a section of road is 'adopted' and important environmental activities such as litter clean ups and roadside vegetation work are then carried out. There is no cost to groups involved in the program and they are free to choose their own time in which to carry out their environmental work. Through the program, each group can have recognition signs erected on their 'adopted' section of road, highlighting their involvement and helping to give them an important public profile in their local area. Waterwatch South Australia 's leading community catchment education program working with schools and communities. Elements of Waterwatch include water quality monitoring, Gutter Guardians, teacher training, Living Waterways and Taking Action. Litter, Waste and Recycling A comprehensive education package, delivered to schools and communities, encouraging less litter, recycling and resource recovery while supporting the principles of the waste hierarchy and change through personal action and implementation of best practice. Clean Up Australia Day KESAB coordinates the annual Clean Up Australia Day in March every year. For more information contact KESAB or visit www.cleanup.com.au Further details on the KESAB CLEAN SITE program: KESAB ’s CLEAN SITE building industry environmental education program focuses on delivering innovative approaches, encouraging best environmental practice during the building and construction process. CLEAN SITE’s educational component, implemented in partnership with the Environment Protection Authority (EPA), Zero Waste SA, Catchment Boards, industry groups, trade suppliers and relevant stakeholders, aims to raise awareness of environmental issues and encourages the building industry to change attitudes and behaviour toward the environment. It educates the industry about improving work practices on typical building and construction sites relating to: 1) litter and waste management; 2) resource recovery and recycling, and 3) controlling sediment and erosion to prevent stormwater pollution of local waterways, including rivers, creeks and beaches. The program provides positive actions to reduce the building industry’s impact on the environment for a sustainable future.

m.a.d. (make a difference) Sustainable Design ^Featured

Due to the success of our previous Art and Design exhibition 'Junk Love', and our passion for Re-Use in contemporary living, Reverse Garbage has now decided to take the leap and create our own Sustainable Art and Design Centre. This space showcases al ...

Moreland Energy Foundation Limited ^Featured

Moreland Energy Foundation Ltd – First of Its Kind The Moreland Energy Foundation Ltd (MEFL) is working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions within the Moreland community, located in the northern suburbs of Melbourne. Established by the Moreland City Council, MEFL is the first independent, not-for-profit, locally based organisation devoted entirely to reducing community greenhouse emissions. MEFL has received international recognition and several awards for its practical work on greenhouse reduction and energy efficiency. Moreland Taking Action Moreland is blessed with a diverse and colourful community and already there are many people and groups committed to reducing greenhouse emissions. Everyone can make a positive contribution and MEFL works to involve the whole community. Schools, businesses, householders, retailers – all of us have an important role to play in reducing Moreland’s greenhouse emissions. How MEFL uses a variety of techniques to help the Moreland community save energy. 1) Education – building the knowledge base within our community of energy and greenhouse issues and practical ways we can save energy 2) Practical assistance – doing hands on work that provides tangible benefits to our community 3) Research and innovation – collecting and analysing data on energy usage and finding clever ways solve the problems that lead us to waste energy 4) Financial support – making financial assistance available to help community organisations save energy. 5) Partnerships – working in collaboration with like minded bodies to achieve great things 6) Advocacy – ensuring decisions by State and Federal Governments, their agencies and private enterprise, that impact upon the Moreland community are consistent with the MEFL mission. Taking up issues on behalf of the Moreland community

Rainforest Rescue ^Featured

Rainforest Rescue is an Australian not for profit organisation that was established in 1999 and is registered with the Australian government allowing us to offer tax-deductibility for donations. Our mission is to save our rainforests for current and future generations. This is achieved by providing opportunities for individuals, families, philanthropists and businesses to support successful projects. Our projects involve the protection of rainforest through land purchase, scientific research supporting the survival of threatened species and the restoration of damaged rainforest areas. Rainforest Rescue Project Profiles Daintree Buy Back and Protect Forever Through this project we are purchasing and protecting World Heritage value land in the Daintree Rainforest of far north Queensland that is currently at risk from rural residential development. Our partnership with the Daintree Rainforest Foundation aims to achieve conservation benefits for the 103 threatened species found in the project focus area and includes the endangered Cassowary of which only 1,000 remain. Six properties have now been purchased and protected in the specially created Baralba Nature Reserve. Ecuador “Save a Hectare” This project will create a vital corridor between the Andean cloud forests and the lowland forests of the Awa Ethnic Reserve in northwestern Ecuador (see map) and will protect 20,000 hectares of rainforest. This project is strategically purchasing and protecting vital areas of rainforest otherwise threatened by mining, logging and destructive and unsustainable agriculture. Ecuador supports an amazing 10% of all known plant species even though it only covers 0.2% of the earth's surface. It's a global biodiversity hot spot, home to creatures like jaguars, bespectacled bears, ocelots and mountain tapirs. This is exciting, high-impact work, with every $200 raised saving one whole hectare. Our project extends the inspiring work of Rainforest Concern, whose efforts in Ecuador from 1994 culminated in the purchase of 12,000 hectares of rainforest in 2002. Information on how the land is being purchased, protected and managed as well as how the Ecuadorian people are involved is available at www.rainforestrescue.org.au along with updates on progress towards the target of 20,000 hectares. Research to the Rescue This project is activating vital research exploring five complementary avenues for improving the protection of a number of threatened species and rainforest communities in Australia's subtropics. Principal research scientist on the project is Rob Kooyman. The project also involves his colleagues at the University of New England (Armidale), Southern Cross University (Lismore NSW) and the Botanic Gardens Trust, Sydney (BGT). Big Scrub Restoration Project The Big Scrub Restoration Project is restoring the remaining patches of what was formerly Australia's largest subtropical rainforest, and its magnificent biodiversity. Working with the Big Scrub Rainforest Landcare Group we are resorting the remaining remnants of the Big Scrub through implementing and an effective management regime that will ensure their long-term survival. On-ground work is to primarily to bring under effective long-term control infestations of more than 110 weed species that threaten remnant survival. Big Scrub Rainforest Day Big Scrub Rainforest Day is the largest annual Landcare event in Australia . The event aims to inspire involvement of the community in rainforest restoration. Education of rainforests, their ecology and restoration techniques in provided in a celebratory and festival atmosphere.

Reverse Garbage ^Featured

Reverse Garbage Cooperative, a registered not-for-profit cooperative is Australia's best known creative re-use organisation. The cooperative has been operating since 1974 and is self-sustaining, community-based and committed to minimising resource depleti ...

Sustainable Gardening Australia ^Featured

Sustainable Gardening Australia aims to change the way Australians garden by influencing the chemicals they spray, the amount of water they use, the plants they select and the products they purchase.

The Wildlife Preservation Society ^Featured

The Wildlife Preservation Society is an independent, voluntary, non-profit organisation, formed in 1909, and is committed to the preservation of Australia's precious flora and fauna. We act as a watchdog and provide advice to government agencies and insti ...

United Nations Association of Australia ^Featured

World Environment Day Awards 2008 - A National Awards Program NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN Australia-wide for the United Nations Association of Australia World Environment Day Awards 2008. The Awards recognise those businesses, local governments, community organ ...

Victorian Landcare Awards - Department of Sustainabilit... ^Featured

The winners of the 2007 Victorian Landcare Awards were announced in August 2007. The Awards acknowledged the outstanding achievements of 107 landcarers nominated in 13 categories covering the spectrum of environmental work in Victoria. For more informatio ...

WA Collaboration ^Featured

World Vision - Twice As Green program ^Featured

An easy way to help the environment and the world's poorest children. World Vision will work with communities to plant trees and carry out revegetation projects on your behalf. These projects will revive barren land, so poor communities can improve their ...