Important notice
The Green Living Centre shopfront will be closed from Tuesday 16 April while it undergoes a serious makeover. When we return in May we'll have ramp access to make everyone's lives easier. We'll also have new recycling boxes and displays, including an interactive demonstration of the very latest in LED lighting. The best part? The whole new look is achieved with sustainable materials including bamboo, low VOC paint, LEDs and reused furniture.
The workshop program will continue as scheduled, and you'll still be able to contact us by phone, email and Facebook with any enquiries. We'll also continue to work with our amazing volunteers on a number of projects.
Sustainability Resources
We are updating this section with new Green Living Centre links and information. In the meantime please feel free to access these Watershed information sheets.
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
More resources
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.
- 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
- Target Sustainability @ Marrickville Program
- Waterless Wok 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
- EnergyAllstars: Compare energy efficiency of appliances, white goods, air-conditioners
Transport
- Alternative Technology Association: for information and news on renewable energy solutions
- Green Vehicle Guide: for green vehicle ratings
- Transport Info Line: Information on the greater Sydney area public transport services
- Bicycle NSW: for bike news, groups and contacts
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