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Information Sheets

Learn more about a range of sustainable living topics such as Worm Farming, Greenpower, natural cleaning and rainwater harvesting.

These information sheets will equip you with all you need to know including great tips and useful links.

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The Watershed Sustainable Business Program Resources

The following resources were developed to support The Watershed Sustainable Business Program, providing tools and ideas for more sustainable business practices.

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The Watershed Newsletter

Stay tuned for coming issues of The Watershed Newsletter.

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Sources of Further Information

Sustainable Living

NSW Department of Environment & Climate Change

Provides a range of practical information and easy guides to sustainable living including information.
Website: www.environment.nsw.gov.au/households/

Australian Conservation Foundation

A wide range of resources including the award winning GreenHome: Action for a Better World resource kit and events listings.
Website: www.acfonline.org.au/

Macarthur Centre for Sustainable Living

News, information and events for the Macarthur Centre for Sustainable Living. Located at Mount Annan, this centre demonstrates a wide range of technologies and sustainable behaviours in action.
Website: www.mcsl.org.au/

Total Environment Centre

Get informed on how you can make your home and your family healthier and safer by lessening your home’s chemical load.
Website: www.safersolutions.org.au/

Sustainable Business

NSW Department of Environment & Climate Change

Sustainable Advantage Program
Website: www.environment.nsw.gov.au

Target Sustainability @ Marrickville Program
Website: www.marrickville.nsw.gov.au

Waterless Wok Program

Sydneywater PDF: www.sydneywater.com.au

Village Green Program

Website: www.villagegreen.com.au

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Energy

GreenPower

For accredited new renewable energy supply.
Website: www.greenpower.gov.au  

Green Electricity Watch

To compare GreenPower suppliers.
Website: www.greenelectricitywatch.org.au

Energy smart

Energy smart, for tips and information on how to save energy at home.
Website: www.energysmart.com.au

Bicycle NSW

For bike news, groups and contact.
Website: www.bicyclensw.org.au

EnergyAllstars

Compare energy efficiency of appliances, white goods, air-conditioners.
Website: www.energyallstars.gov.au

Transport

Green Vehicle Guide

For green vehicle ratings.
Website: www.greenvehicleguide.gov.au

Alternative Technology Association

For information and news on renewable energy solutions.
Website: www.ata.org.au

Transport Info Line

Information on the greater Sydney area public transport services.
Website: www.131500.com.au

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Waste

Marrickville Council

Information regarding waste services available to the local area.
Website: www.marrickville.nsw.gov.au/services/waste.htm

City of Sydney Council

Information regarding waste services available to the local area.
Website: www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/Environment

NSW Department of Environment & Climate Change CleanOut Program

FREE service for the safe disposal of a range of common household chemicals.
Website: www.environment.nsw.gov.au

Planet Ark

This is the Planet Ark and Sensis 'Recycling Near You' website. You can search for local recycling information either by Council area or product to find recycling points for a wide range of materials in your local area.
Website: www.recyclingnearyou.com.au/

Water

Water for Life

For a variety of water tools and resources.
Website: www.waterforlife.nsw.gov.au

Water Footprint

To find out the water foot print of a variety of consumer products.
Website: www.waterfootprint.org

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Last Updated: Wednesday 2 December, 2009

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While care is taken to ensure accuracy, the City of Sydney cannot guarantee that information expressed here is correct and recommends that users exercise their own skill and care with respect to its use. The City of Sydney makes no warranty or undertaking, whether expressed or implied, nor does it assume any legal liability, whether direct or indirect.