The following is provided for information purposes only. Council does not endorse specific products or services. The following websites may be useful when seeking information regarding sustainable products or services available in this region.

Sustainable Building

Green Building Council of Australia
Information about green building practices.
http://www.gbca.org.au/

Your Home
Resources for sustainable building and renovations including rainwater, solar panels and building material use.
http://www.yourhome.gov.au/

Your Development
Resources for sustainable urban residential developments.
http://yourdevelopment.org/

Sustainable Product Guides 

The Green Directory
Environmental Services and Products Directory.
http://www.thegreendirectory.com.au/

Good Environmental Choice
Independent assessment of environmentally sensitive products.
http://www.geca.org.au/

Ethical Consumer Guide

Information in regards to the production of everyday consumer products and its source or impact

http://www.ethical.org.au

Government Departments

Federal Department of the Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities
Information on living sustainably
http://www.environment.gov.au/sustainability/index.html

Federal Department of Climate Change
Information for households, community and industry on adapting to climate change and reducing overall impact.
http://www.climatechange.gov.au/

NSW Department of Environment and Climate Change
Residential Rebates.
http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/rebates/index.htm

Central West Catchment Management Authority
Landholder incentives for creek restoration, and vegetation protection and management.
http://cw.cma.nsw.gov.au/index.html

Saving Energy and Emissions

Clean Energy Council of Australia 

Information about renewable and alternative energy and lists of accredited installers
http://cleanenergycouncil.org.au/

Carbon Offsets Watch
An independent review of and guide to carbon offset programs available in Australia.
http://www.carbonoffsetwatch.org.au/

Mission CO2

An online games that tackles issues of sustainability through energy and water conservation and waste reduction.

http://www.savewater.com.au/mission-co2-game 

Save Power NSW
Useful information on cutting your power and energy bills and reducing your greenhouse gas emissions
http://www.savepower.nsw.gov.au/ 

Cut Your Power Bills NSW

A range of unbiased information about cutting your power bills and getting the best deal from your energy provider.

http://www.cutyourpowerbills.nsw.gov.au/

Saving Water

Save Water

Useful information on cutting water use at home, work, school and on the farm.

http://www.savewater.com.au/