Resources

Download info sheets on a range of sustainable living topics.

The Watershed Sustainability Info Sheets

The following Info Sheets include brief descriptions and useful links on a range of sustainable living topics.

• Worm Farming
• Composting
• Natural Cleaning & Home Detox
• Waste
• Water
• Energy
• Greenpower
• Eco Choices for Sustainable Living
• Eco Choices for Home Renovators
• Growing Food Without Digging
• Organic Gardening
• Rainwater Harvesting
• Greywater Reuse and Recycling
   

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.

• Program Flyer
• Program Aims and Objectives
• Business Self-Assessment Checklist
• Program Feedback Form
• Sustainable Hospitality
• Sustainable Retail
• Sustainable Office
• Environmental Management
• Sustainable Transport
• Sustainable Procurement
• Waste Tips
• Waste Record Sheet
• Alternative Bag Distributors
• Bagbusters Information Kit
• Real Estate "Welcome to the Neighbourhood" Flyer (12667.08)
• Real Estate Moving Out Flyer (12666.08)
   

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.
• Australian Conservation Foundation: A wide range of resources including the award winning GreenHome: Action for a Better World resource kit and events listings.
• 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.
• 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.

Sustainable Business

• NSW Department of Environment & Climate Change: Sustainable Advantage Program
• Clean Harbour Partners Program
• Target Sustainability @ Marrickville Program
• Waterless Wok Program
• Village Green Program

Energy

• GreenPower: for accredited new renewable energy supply
• Green Electricity Watch: to compare GreenPower suppliers
• Energy Smart: for tips and information on how to save energy at home website
• Bicycle NSW: for bike news, groups and contacts
• EnergyAllstars: Compare energy efficiency of appliances, white goods, air-conditioners

Transport

• Green Vehicle Guide: for green vehicle ratings
• Alternative Technology Association: for information and news on renewable energy solutions
• Transport Info Line: Information on the greater Sydney area public transport services

Waste

• Marrickville Council: Information regarding waste services available to the local area
• City of Sydney Council: Information regarding waste services available to the local area
• NSW Department of Environment & Climate Change CleanOut Program: FREE service for the safe disposal of a range of common household chemicals.
• 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.

Water

• Water for Life: For a variety of water tools and resources
• Water Footprint: To find out the water foot print of a variety of consumer products