Below are links to interesting websites that we consider useful resources.
If you know of any additional sites or resources, please email the details to us.

Australian Greenhouse Office
Peak government body responsible for implementation of energy saving measures into our society and thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions

US Environmental Protection Agency
A wealth of information from USA about environmental issues, hazardous material, efficient water usage, recycling etc.

Starting Point
Seminars in earth building; Consultancy in environmental building & lifestyle. If you'd like to know more about building with mud brick, rammed earth, poured earth or rendered straw bale let Starting Point be your starting point. Talk with Cherie!

Sustainability Victoria
Victorian government authority responsible for implementation of sustainable energy measures across all sectors of the Victorian economy. Site contains information about incorporating energy efficient building design methods and materials.

The Green Line
This is a Melbourne based organisation which supplies organically grown food and other "green" products.

Dalrac mud brick press
A hand operated press to make mud bricks 300 x 250 x 100 weighing about 15 kgs. It is possible for one person to make 100 bricks per day and 4 people can produce 700.

Make It Mudbricks
We are a family company in Nowra (NSW) supplying a range of quality traditional and speciality mud bricks. Our bricks are CSIRO tested for accelerated erosion and compression

Mud Bricks Australia
Are you looking for a more environmentally sound, attractive and durable alternative to bricks or concrete? Then our mud bricks could be for you. Our operation is totally mobile and we'll travel anywhere in Australia

Timbercrete Building Blocks
Timbercrete is an alternative to mud bricks, but offering numerous distinct advantages. Apart from the superb aesthetics (cobblestone appearance), advantages include thermal efficiency, low cost (half the cost of brick veneer), fire proof

Australian Building Codes Board
This document describes the Energy Efficiency Measures introduced into the Building Code of Australia in January, 2003

Whole Earth Magazine
Classic site. Home of The Whole Earth Magazine and the Whole Earth Catalog.

The Owner Builder Magazine
This Australian icon magazine provides good practical advice and resources for anyone interested in building.

Urban Salvage
Reclaimed & wideboard timber flooring, dressed timber for furniture, posts & decking

A&A Worm Farm Waste Systems
Wormfarm waste systems to process sewerage, garbage & waste water into environmentally friendly liquid nutrient for your garden

Nullarbor Timber
A very comprehensive range of reclaimed & recycled hardwood timbers - posts & beams, flooring, bench tops, linings, furniture grade timber ....

BIO Products Australia
Suppliers of natural & non-tox paints, varnishes, oils, waxes & adhesives

Bowerbird Timber
Suppliers of salvaged timbers for fit-out, home construction & landscaping uses

Clivus Multrum Waterless Toilets
Suppliers of ecologically sustainable waterless toilet solutions

Rainbow Power Company
Australia's Electrical power systems from sustainable energy sources like sun & wind

Just Old Flooring
Suppliers of quality recycled flooring (tas oak, kauri, baltic pine, jarrah, etc.) & other demolition materials

Tubulous Australia Office
Australian manufacturers of solid fuel boilers for hydronic central heating using in-slab coils and/or panel radiators

Energy Rating for Appliances
Compare energy efficiency and get product information about household appliances. Also information about Australian energy standards

Energy Smart Rating
Determine your home's energy efficiency compared to the average Australian home

Water Rating
Understand what the labelling of products for water efficiency means

CSIRO
Australia's peak scientific organization. Information about energy, greenhouse gas emissions, the environment and much much more

Organoil
Australian-owned company specialising in the preservation and finishing of timber

Green Electricity Watch
Find green electricity suppliers and their comparative performance ratings

Water Storage
Poly tanks for rainwater storage, firefighting and cartage. Also pumps and other poly products

Saving Water
Learn how to save water around your home, about water efficient products and current water restrictions in your area

Shower Saver
A great idea for saving shower water and hot water costs. Winner of ABC inventors award.Simple and inexpensive

Green Products
Comprehensive directory of green products for home, business, health, garden, green events and much more

Origin Energy
Shows how to purchase electricity & gas from 100% green sources (wind, solar & hydro), how to get solar hot water retro-fitted or installed in your new home

Eco-Friendly Information
Eco organisations, clubs, news, events, garden products and much more

Solar Ventilation
Solar-powered system that automatically heats and circulates air in buildings preventing dampness and lowering heating costs

Efficient Sealed Exhaust Fan
Ceiling exhaust fan with improved air movement efficiency which self seals to eliminate heat loss

Recycling House Waste Water
Recycle house waste water from the bathroom, kitchen & laundry using a natural treatment process for use in the garden

Solar & Water Products
A range of sustainable water and power products

Australian Conservation Foundation
Comprehensive information about climate change, conservation initiatives, environmental issues and impact on households

Greywater Information
Comprehensive information and guidelines for greywater use in households including help to calculate your water use and needs. Also information for householders about energy saving methods, sustainability and water usage

Energy Heating Innovation
Low cost renewable energy innovation providing home heating using the sun’s energy

Eco Directory
Australia’s guide to sustainable living

Greenpower
Find out how your home can use only clean green power generated from renewable sources like wind and sun

Green Frog Solar & Electrical
Specialising in the design and installation of grid connected photovoltaic (PV) solar power systems

Hydronic Heating
Offering a complete range of hydronic heating equipment to suite domestic and commercial applications

Light Earth Bricks
Take some weight off the world with light, ECO-friendly Mud bricks. Made with clay, straw and recycled paper. No cement. Only 6kg. Delivery across Australia.

Sustainable Building Materials
Suppliers of quality re-cycled, re-claimed and re-milled timber for tradesmen, handymen or export.  Over 20 years experience in ethical timber supplies including posts, beams, flooring, decking and much more.