Sustainable Practice Resources

This page provides links to New Zealand websites with useful information and resources on sustainability topics, and how to be sustainable.

Climate Change

Information from the Ministry for the Environment about climate change and tips on how you can help protect the climate:

Climate Change Solutions website

Sustainability in New Zealand

Find out about sustainability in New Zealand:

Ecobob - Making Eco Living Easy website

Carbon Footprint Calculators

Calculate your own carbon footprint:

Eco-Calculator - Wa$ted website

Building

The Ministry for the Environment website has information on building waste and case studies demonstrating the benefits of effective waste management.

Useful guidelines and advice on sourcing sustainable materials:

Reducing Building and Material Wastes - REBRI website

Homes

Sustainable Building - Wellington Case Studies

Business

The New Zealand Sustainable Business Network helps business owners learn about their options and how they can benefit.

The Sustainable Business Network website

Energy

The Sustainability Trust's Advice Centre Wellington provides free, impartial advice on energy efficient options for your home to help you save money and protect the environment.

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