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Living with Solar Course
These courses are held regularly.
The course will be held over the weekend of May 31st and 1st June 2008 - 9:30 am to 4 pm.
Pre-registration is required by Friday
23rd May 2008.
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Building |
Alternative Return to Links Index
 Welcome to Strawtec.com.au
Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow Strawbale Construction. Everything you want to know about building with straw bales.
Adobe Advice: Building as if the future mattered.
Dr Bob Rich's conservation web site. You can find information and advice about climate-specific building design, earth wall construction and dozens of other topics. And if you think you know about reducing energy usage, try out Bob's quiz.
Australian Greenhouse Office Home page
Australian Greenhouse Office Home page
Ecological Homes Home Page
Environmental, Affordable, Energy Efficient and Sustainable Housing, Refits of Existing Homes, Housing Finance, Design, Building and Construction of new, Energy Efficient, ecological homes in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Hobart, Darwin and other parts of Australia.
GreenSmart Home Page
GreenSmart is a package of practical environmental measures that emphasises environmental and affordability considerations at the same time by focusing on the full cost of constructing, owning and running a home.
Australia & New Zealand Return to Links Index
Electronic Blueprint
The Electronic Blueprint is the principal point of reference and knowledgebase for Architects, Engineers and Builders, and the only package that fully integrates regulatory and standards requirements with comprehensive specifications, CAD details and approved industry training. Specifications and CAD details are available free of charge from the website or on CD, and are supported by a Bi-monthly Electronic Update of industry changes and information. Available Distance Learning Packages are listed on the website and cover technical and practical aspects of the building industry including a comprehensive section on sustainability issues.
Plumbing
Klaus Walter is a Nimbin plumber licensed in NSW & Queensland for all plumbing and drainage work.
Publications Return to Links Index
The Owner Builder, the Australasian home builder's magazine
If you are thinking about buying a plot of land, planning and designing your home or already in the building phase, there will be something of interest for you at this site.
Yahoo Groups (to fully participate in these groups, you need to join Yahoo groups. There is no cost to join. You can then view messages online or as emails sent to you) Return to Links Index
Yahoo! Groups
Alternative Building Australia
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Eco-tourism |
Alternative Return to Links Index
WWOOF Australia
Want to arrange a farm-stay holiday in Australia for work instead of money? See Willing Workers On Organic Farms Australia
Australia & New Zealand Return to Links Index
Cliff Guy Procuctions, Australian Adventure
This site presents information on and samples of the work done and places visited by Cliff Guy - adventurer, TV personality, photojournalist and songwriter.
Daintree Australia - Solar Whisper Electric Boat Wildlife Cruise in Daintree Rainforest Australia
Daintree Australia - experience a Daintree River wildlife cruise on SOLAR WHISPER, eco friendly electric powered boat with instant video replay of wildlife along the Daintree rainforest River with CROC CAM
Nimbin & surrounds Return to Links Index
Centre For Change
A sacred landscape retreat; an inspiring place in which to rest, regenerate and be creative in a nuturing mix of solitude and human interaction.
Old School Barkers Vale
The Old School Barkers Vale offers bed and breakfast accommodation to anyone seeking adventure and a revitalising holiday close to nature.
Welcome to Nimbin on the Web
Nimbin village is located on the North-East of NSW in Australia, it is the heart of alternative lifestyle since the Aquarius Festival in 1973.
Welcome to Sundara on the Web
Sundara Retreat Centre is specialised in Alternative Therapies & a Healing space; we teach Yoga, Chi Gung, Meditation, practise Chanting & Ceremonies in our Hindu Temple, we offer training space & accommodation for Backpackers, Honeymoon & Home stay surrounded by Wildlife & Organic Gardens in a Alternative Lifestyle; we are located in Billen Cliffs Community in the Northern Rivers area of NSW, Australia
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Environment-friendly products/services |
| Australia & New Zealand Return to Links Index
environmentdirectory.com.au
The Environment Directory is a comprehensive guide to environmental technologies, products and services available from companies operating in Australia. The Directory is managed by the Environment Technology Information Centre in Canberra.
The Green Directory
Bringing you a comprehensive list of environmentally sound products and services. Subscribe to The Green Directory Newsletter.
EcoShop - Australia's environmental portal and online shop
EcoShop is an Australian environmental portal and an online environmental shop selling energy and water saving products, natural paints, environmentally-friendly cleaning products and cosmetics
Enviro-Friendly - Products & Information
A useful resource for all those who care about our environment.
Education & Products Return to Links Index
A Little Village In The Sun
An interesting and charmingly illustrated newspaper article about a little village in Andhra Pradesh, India, in which the entire population uses solar cookers and biogas.
Energy & Environment - Environment
A comprehensive business directory for unlimited access to products, services and global information.
Find solar panels, organic cotton, solar houses, wind generators, organic food, solar water heating panels... EcoBusinessLinks
Environmental directory for online shopping, services and resources. Directory for solar energy, hemp, wind power, vegetarian and vegan recipes, ...
General Return to Links Index
The Electric Bicycle Co
The Electric Bicycle Co P/L is an Australian based importer / distributor of quality, purpose designed, reliable and price competitive electric bicycles and electric tricycles primarily aimed at mature cyclists requiring mobility and independence.
Resources for teachers & students Return to Links Index
ecoliving centre
The UNSW Ecoliving Centre is a working model of accessible, ecologically sustainable living as a dynamic learning resource for the University of New South Wales and the broader Community. We follow the ethics and design principles of permaculture, promote organic gardening, and energy and water efficiency. We aim to show how an urban community can adopt sustainability principles into their daily lives.
Information for Action Return to Links Index
Information for Action
Information for Action explains conservation and environmental issues, offering solutions and includes an automated lobbying database to lobby your leaders. An educational resource - articles explaining the environmental issues, maps, graphs, links, and a 'What you can do' section.
Humans are destroying a beautiful, living resource. Time is running out for the biodiversity of life that inhabits our planet and for our quality of life. We are dependent on the health of our planet and if it continues to decline, as it has done over the past century, then human health and wellbeing will decline as well. The window of opportunity for us to organise globally to create a sustainable society is open - but it is closing. The time to act is now!
The Information for Action website is a powerful tool for internet activism or cyber activism. We invite you to make full use of all its resources to lobby politicians and business leaders. You can make a difference for the environmental issues you are concerned about.
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Miscellaneous |
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A multi use machine based on an engine block
The MultiMachine is an accurate all-purpose machine tool that can be used as a metal or wood lathe, end mill, horizontal mill, drill press, wood or metal saw or sander, surface grinder and sheet metal "spinner". It can be built by a semi-skilled mechanic using just common hand tools.
Australia & New Zealand Return to Links Index
Australian Council for International Development (ACFID)
peak body of international development and overseas aid agencies in Australia; campaigns, lobbying; human rights, events; job vacancies
General Return to Links Index
The World Bank Group
The World Bank Group’s mission is to fight poverty and improve the living standards of people in the developing world. It is a development Bank which provides loans, policy advice, technical assistance and knowledge sharing services to low and middle income countries to reduce poverty.
Overseas Return to Links Index
Common Dreams
Common Dreams - read what the Americans think - very interesting site, daily updates 'Breaking News and Views for the Progressive Community' (USA)
Web Site Design, Advertising & Marketing Return to Links Index
Web Site Design, Advertising & Marketing
Alfredo Bonanno's web site displaying contact details and examples of his work as a graphic artist, web site designer, illustrator and commercial advertiser.
Australian Electric Vehicle Association Inc.
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Australian Electric Vehicle Association Inc.
website: http://www.aeva.asn.au/
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Renewable Energy |
Australia & New Zealand Return to Links Index
Australian Wind Energy Association
Australian Wind Energy Association
FLOWTRACK WIND TURBINES
Wind turbines, micro grids, telemetry.
Future Energy, Melbourne
Future Energy has great information pages on climate change, clean energy, polluting energy, energy efficient homes and transport solutions.
Australia & New Zealand Solar Energy Society
ANZES exists to promote scientific, social and economic development through the environmentally-sound utilisation of solar energy.
Australian Business Council for Sustainable Energy
The Australian Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE) is a member based industry association representing the sustainable energy industry in Australia.
The BCSE represents the broader sustainable energy industry that covers renewables, waste-to-energy and gas-fired generation as well as energy efficiency.
Education & Products Return to Links Index
Green Dragon Energy
"Our aim is to make Renewable Energy accessible to as many people as possible..." Green Dragon Energy specialise in renewable energy training courses and system design, procurement and installation.
Key Centre Photovoltaic Engineering UNSW
Home page of Jamie Green - student, and solar car racing enthusiast
SunWind Solar Car Kits and Solar Energy Education
Solar Toys and Hands-on Education - An involving way to learn about solar energy. Solar Car and Inventor kits. Solar Car and Inventors kits for children, Solar Energy Educational Notes and Links.
General Return to Links Index
Energy Saving Now
Great site (Swedish), devoted to minimising fossil-fuel-based energy use. To save our fossil fuel resources is the most important - Our climate is dependent on it! Lots of information, energy-saving tips, links.
Homer; the optimization model for distributed power.
Homer is a free computer model for evaluating design options for both off-grid and grid-connected stand alone power systems. Homer allows you to evaluate the economic and technical feasibility of a large number of technology options and to account for variation in technology costs and energy resource availability.
RETScreen International
RETScreen International Renewable Energy Decision Support Centre seeks to promote the deployment of renewable energy systems by building the capacity of planners, decision-makers and industry to implement more projects successfully. The broad aim of the Centre’s partners is to foster increased market uptake of renewable energy technologies (RETs) that reduce the reliance on conventional energy sources and which help to protect the global environment. (English & French language site)
Alternate Energy Resource Network
We provide the latest information about alternate energy, solar energy and fuel cells with daily undated industry news and articles
Alternative Technology Association's Web Site
The Alternative Technology Associations is Australia's leading environmental organisation promoting sustainable technology and representing community issues. ATA advocates in government and industry forums for policies which provide equitable access to energy resources and reduce greenhouse gas pollution.
Government Return to Links Index
Geoscience Australia
This site provides maps of operational renewable energy generators across Australia. A link is also provided to a map of proposed sites. The generators are classified by technology and can be viewed by State by click/zooming onto a spot on the map, and by requesting data about the facility by ticking a box on the right of the map. Raw data about all the generators can be viewed via spreadsheet for sorting.
Renewable Energy in Australia
This site is published by the Australian Greenhouse Office to promote the use of renewable energy and develop the Australian renewable energy industry.
SEDA: Sustainable Energy Development Authority (now DEUS) Department of Energy Utilities & Sustainability
SEDA (now DEUS) develops initiatives to reduce household greenhouse gas emissions and help NSW residents to save energy and money.
Hydro Return to Links Index
Microhydro web portal
Microhydro web portal, the starting point for microhydro related information (by Wim Klunne)
Overseas Return to Links Index
California Solar Electric Company
California Solar Electric Company specializes in design, sales, and installation of residential and commercial solar power systems. Additionally we offer consultation, site analysis, system diagnosis and repair, rebate application assistance, and equipment sales.
Ecoinnova Group, Barcelona
Ecoinnova Group specialises in the distribution of
innovative environmentally-friendly products to promote sustainable
use of natural resources; including solar energy and rain/greywater
systems for domestic, business and industrial use.
Energy Research Centre of the Netherlands
Information about energy technologies.
ASES - The American Solar Energy Society
The American Solar Energy Society (ASES) is a national organization dedicated to advancing the use of solar energy for the benefit of U.S. citizens and the global environment. ASES promotes the widespread near- and long-term use of solar energy.
CADDET - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy at your fingertips
The CADDET Energy Efficiency Centre collects, analyses, and disseminates information on new energy-saving technologies that have been demonstrated in applications in industry, buildings, transport, utilities, and agriculture. Summaries of all CADDET EE products are available online.
ME3 - Sustainable Minnesota - Home of Minnesotans for an Energy-Efficient Economy
Home Page of Minnesotans for an Energy-Efficient Economy - ME3, a nonprofit coalition, focuses on promoting solutions to environmental problems through renewable energy technologies like biomass, wind, solar, by providing facts, news, newsletters, contacts, regulation, legislation news, contacts
U.S. DOE Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Home Page
The U.S. DOE Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Web site provides information on energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies.
Publications Return to Links Index
Home Power magazine
Home Power magazine, the hands-on journal of home-made power, grew out of our passion for renewable energy (RE). We're concerned about a world that is increasingly polluted. We're concerned about the high energy use and waste of "developed" cultures. And we're concerned that people are dependent and unable to care for themselves when it comes to energy.
Resources for teachers & students Return to Links Index
Energy Hog
Energy Hog
Futureworld
Futureworld Eco-Technology Centre, a permanent exhibition of eco-technologies for a sustainable future.
Solarschools.net
National Solar Schools website, provides generation statistics and educational resources from schools involved in this community based program in Australia.
Energy for Keeps: Electricity from Renewable Energy book
Educators for the Environment (a US organisation) aim to produce credible, up-to-date, objective educational and public information materials about environmental and energy issues. Free download of their 240 page book.
Re-Energy.ca
Re-Energy.ca explores wind energy, water energy, solar energy, biomass energy and more. Build your own working models from one of five easy-to-follow construction plans, including a wind turbine, biogas generator, solar car and more. Re-Energy.ca provides educators with background information, exciting hands-on learning activities, resources and links on renewable energy and sustainable energy technologies.
Talk Energy for students & teachers
Info & discussion on issues such as renewable energy, energy efficiency, global warming.
Solar Return to Links Index
Solarbuzz: Portal to the World of Solar Energy
Daily solar energy news, solar panel price surveys, PV industry statistics, photovoltaic companies and installers
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Research & Education |
Australia & New Zealand Return to Links Index
The Institute for Sustainable Futures
The Institute for Sustainable Futures (ISF) was established by the University of Technology, Sydney in 1996 to work with industry, government and the community to develop sustainable futures through research, consultancy and training.
Overseas Return to Links Index
Energy - Petroleum, Oil, Gasoline, Crude, Natural Gas, Electric, Coal, Nuclear, Renewable, Solar Information
Energy Information Administration (U.S. Dept. of Energy) Energy Statistics, Data, and Analysis
Resources for teachers & students Return to Links Index
The-Science-Lab.com -Science Directory
A new site dedicated to making the The-Science-Lab.com a comprehensive directory of science related websites.
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Rural lifestyle |
Nimbin & surrounds Return to Links Index
Nimbin Online Business Directory
Nimbin business and services directory. Database listing of trade services, retail shops, manufacturers, tourist facilities, accommodation, healing, transport, government services, community organizations, fashion, designers.
Overseas Return to Links Index
Rainwater Harvesting Guide
Rainwater Harvesting Guide
Publication Return to Links Index
Blue's Country Magazine
Blues Country Magazine - Dedicated to the Family on the Lands
Earth Garden - Australia's original magazine of alternatives for bush and city
The home of Earth Garden Magazine - Australias leading magazine of alternatives
Self reliance, self sufficiency, country living, how-to, independence, independent & alternative energy and much more
Backwoods Home Magazine - self-reliance, independent energy, homesteading, building, gardening, farming & much more.
Yahoo Groups (to fully participate in these groups, you need to join Yahoo groups. There is no cost to join. You can then view messages online or as emails sent to you) Return to Links Index
NSW-communities
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Sustainable Environment |
Alternative Return to Links Index
ECO-TEC (Honduras, Central America)
ECO-TEC is a company that deals with environmental projects that also solve social problems. We built the first house in the world (Ecology House) that has its roof and walls made of PET bottles!
Mother Natures Son
for healthy people and planet
Australia & New Zealand Return to Links Index
Earthwise Resources Development Australasia
ERDA Permaculture Education, Garden and Ecovillage
Ecosustainable Hub - Ecology Environment Sustainability
One-stop connection to resources & tools on ecology, environment & sustainability. Facilitating cooperation, networking & ethical developments.
Environment Centre of the Northern Territory
ECNT is an environment group tackling issues in Northern Australia including mining, landclearing, climate change, conservation and development. ECNT based in Darwin, provides up to date campaign news, resources, media releases, maps, images and contacts
Education Return to Links Index
Global Footprint Network :: HOME
Global Footprint Network :: HOME
Sustainable Living Foundation
The Sustainable Living Foundation is a non-profit organisation that is bringing together expertise, resources and funds to promote sustainable development. The Sustainable Living Foundation is a non-profit organisation that is bringing together expertise, resources and funds to promote sustainable development.
YesWeCanDoIt - Home
As Australian global citizens wanting to pass on a safe and secure society to future generations, and as consumers and tax-payers unwittingly financing greenhouse gas production, we want to make some changes ourselves - we want to keep this planet the way we've always known it - habitable!!
Rainforest Information Centre, Lismore, Northern NSW
Great site devoted to the preservation of the world's rainforests, and deep ecology.
Education & Products Return to Links Index
Ecolife: The Australian Guide to Healthy Living
a hub of information for australians ranging from personal health & wellbeing to environmental issues with articles, news, events and a business directory
ITDG - Home - Intermediate Technology Development Group
ITDG is a charity which works with poor communities to develop appropriate technologies. ITDG has a unique approach to development - we dont start with technology, but with people. The tools may be simple or sophisticated, but to provide long-term, appropriate and practical answers, they must be firmly in the hands of local people: people who shape technology and control it for themselves.
Last-First Networks - Tools for change in your community and your world
Last-First Networks - Tools for change in your community and your world
Livspace - Indoor Environment Consulting and Project Management
The aim of this site is to inform you about a healthy indoor environment and how to create it. Many helpful products and services are available. Key issues include: Symptoms of Sick Building Syndrome, Electro pollution, Electromagnetic fields (EMF), Indoor air pollution, Feng Shui, Earth energies, Energy enhancement, Building design.
Farming & Agriculture Return to Links Index
Crop Tech - Practical Help for Sustainable Farming
Crop Tech is an agricultural consulting, laboratory and research operation based at Bundaberg, Queensland. Crop Tech provides specialised services to growers, agricultural consultants, primary producer groups and support industries, with the aim to provide an Integrated Crop Management package that represents the world's best practices, whilst using environmentally responsible and sustainable technologies.
Welcome to Permaculture International's Website
Welcome to Permaculture International's Website
General Return to Links Index
Climate Change - News and information about alternative energy, global warming, wind power, solar power, nuclear power and efficient energy usage
The latest news and information on climate change, alternative energy, global warming and energy efficiency from around the internet.
SEA O2 Sustainable Development - Sustainability Management and Consulting
You may have noticed that the world is changing for the better and that Business as Usual is giving way to a more powerful, more sustainable way of doing business. For many people this is a challenging concept. But for SEA O2 it is our trade. SEA O2 advise a spectrum of organisations and projects including Local Authorities, Property Developers, Tourism Enterprises and Manufacturers - even restaurants! - to understand and develop capacity in implementing sustainability.
Government Return to Links Index
Australian Government Department of the Environment and Heritage Home Page
Department of the Environment and Heritage advises the Commonwealth Government on policies and programs for the protection and conservation of the environment, including both natural and cultural heritage places
News Groups (generally accessed through your email program and your server ISP) Return to Links Index
alt.society.sustainable
News Group
Nimbin & surrounds Return to Links Index
Australian Environment Organisation - Welcome to Gecko, Currumbin, Gold Coast
Gecko - Gold Coast and Hinterland Environment Council Assoc Inc the peak Environment Organisation of South East Queensland
wollumbin dreaming
community based organisation promoting an awareness of aboriginal,environmental and spiritual values associated with the sacred mountain wollumbin also known as mt warning.
Overseas Return to Links Index
earthlinks.org Alternative Information Directory: environment
earthlinks.org Alternative Information Directory: comprehensive directory environmental and alternative web sites.
Ecoforest Education for Sustainability
The object of the EcoForest Garden Trust is: The advancement of public education particularly by the promotion of knowledge in the field of: sustainable vegan-organic agriculture, horticulture, and permaculture. The EcoForest project aims to create communities composed entirely of living food eaters (raw fooders) and fruitarians who are dedicated to ecological sustainability and evolution. The community lives in harmony with the environment and aims towards self sufficiency using organic permaculture techniques. We spread information on this lifestyle to enable others to minimise their footprint on the planet. Lots of great links.
Green Empowerment- Local Leadership---Self Sufficiency---Sustainability
Green Empowerment- Local Leadership---Self Sufficiency---Sustainability
Journey to Forever
Journey to Forever is a pioneering expedition by a small, mobile NGO (Non-Government Organization) involved in environment and rural development work, starting from Hong Kong and travelling 40,000 kilometres through 26 countries in Asia and Africa to Cape Town, South Africa.
Welcome to the Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR)
ILSR is a 27-year old organization working to strengthen communities through the smart utilization of local resources. Our web site offers fantastic public policy resources on a whole range of issues: alternative agriculture, energy policy, recycling and deconstruction, and more!!
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