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| ENVIRONMENT |
| 60L Green Building The premier green commercial building in Australia, unique in its approach to energy and water consumption and the use of recycled and re-used materials during construction. |
| Alternative Technology Association (ATA) A not-for-profit organisation promoting sustainable technology and practice in order to protect our environment. |
| An Inconvenient Truth Official website of the film 'An Inconvenient Truth' on climate change, anchored by former should-have-been US President Al Gore. |
| AntiNuclear International site highlighting the dangerous folly of nuclear power. |
| AntiNuclear Australia Australian site highlighting the dangerous folly of nuclear power. |
| Audubon Society (USA) Audubon's mission is to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and the earth's biological diversity. |
| Australian Bush Heritage Fund A national, independent, non-profit organisation committed to preserving Australia's biodiversity by protecting the bush. |
| ACF Consumption Atlas The Australian Conservation Foundation's easy to use interactive atlas mapping patterns of consumption and environmental impact. |
| Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) Australia's peak environment organisation, which works with the community, business and government to protect, restore and sustain our environment. |
| Australian GenEthics Network Promotes critical community education, discussion and debate on the economic, market, environmental, social and ethical impacts of genetic engineering technologies. |
| Australian Marine Conservation Society A national, not-for-profit charity whose mission is to protect the health and vitality of Australia's coasts and oceans. |
| Australian Wildlife Conservancy An independent, non-profit organisation dedicated to the conservation of Australia’s threatened wildlife and ecosystems. |
| Australian Wildlife Protection Council A non-profit charity which aims to protect our native animals from cruelty and exploitation |
| Banksia Environmental Foundation Supports and recognises members of the community for their positive contribution to the environment. |
| Bird Observers Club A major birding organisation including 38 Branches and Affiliates with members all over Australia. |
Birds Australia Dedicated to the conservation, study and enjoyment of Australia's native birds and their habitats since 1901. |
| BlueWedges.org A Victorian grassroots association opposed to the deepening of shipping channels in Port Phillip Bay, The Rip and Yarra River. |
| Bugs for Bugs Promotes integrated pest management, which encourages reduced pesticide use. |
| CERES Community Environment Park The Centre for Education and Research in Environmental Strategies is a community environment project that aims to foster awareness and action on environmental and social issues affecting urban areas. |
| Cities for Climate Protection An ICLEI campaign enlisting cities to achieve quantifiable reductions in local greenhouse gas emissions, improve air quality, and enhance urban livability and sustainability. |
| Clean Ocean Foundation A Victorian NGO whose mission is to protect our ocean ecosystem and establish sustainable water management practices. |
| Clean Up Australia Aims to inspire and work with communities to clean up, fix up and conserve our environment. |
| Clearwater Aims to create an environment that facilitates cultural change in the adoption of sustainable environmental management practices for urban stormwater by local government and industry professionals across Victoria. |
| Climate Action Network Australia An alliance of over 30 regional, state and national environmental, health, community development, and research groups aiming to tackle climate change. |
| Climate Friendly Australian organisation offering carbon offsets you can pay for and other ways to reduce your climate impact. |
| Climate Justice Aims to enforce laws that can help combat climate change. |
| Community Power Australia's first not for profit renewable energy purchasing group, delivering Green Power and savings to residents since 2002. |
| David Suzuki Foundation Works to find ways for society to live in balance with the natural world that sustains us, the Foundation uses science and education to promote solutions that help conserve nature. |
| Department of Sustainability and Environment-Victoria (DSE) The Victorian Government department tasked to bring together the state's responsibilities for sustainability of the natural and built environment. |
| Earth Share Australia A national initiative of eleven environment working with the community, business, employees and government to transform the level of resources available for environmental and community groups. |
| Earth Sharing Apparently influenced by the philosophy of Henry George, Earth Sharing looks to bring back the once popular and attainable theory that we can have equality of opportunity. |
| Eco-Footprint Calculator Victorian Environment Protection Authority web based questionnaire that calculates how much impact you are having on the planet. |
| EcoRecycle Victoria A Victorian state government agency providing information & advice to business, government & community on waste reduction & recycling. |
| Eco-Shout Designed as a catalyst to action for Melbourne's green community, those campaigning for environmental and indigenous justice and a sustainable future. |
| Ecosustainable Hub Aims to make an active contribution towards the improvement of the quality of life for ourselves and future generations, facilitating co-operation, networking, ethical practices and developments |
| Environment Defenders Office (Victoria) (EDO) An independent, non-profit, community legal service, practising in public interest environment and planning law. |
| Energy Ratings for Household Appliances Australian government infosite detailing household appliance energy use and efficiency |
| Environment Victoria (EV) Victoria's peak non-government environment organisation. |
| Fairshare International Promotes a world in which the many good things in life are shared more fairly by all people, including future generations. |
| Farm Sanctuary The United State’s largest farm animal rescue and protection organisation. |
| Field Naturalists Club of Victoria Victoria's oldest conservation group, which advocates conservation and the study of natural history. |
| Flora For Fauna Australian website designed to make it easy and fun for you to plan your garden 's flora so that it attracts fauna. |
| Fostering Sustainable Behaviour A site designed to enhance the success of programs fostering sustainable behaviour. |
| Friends All of Renewable Technology (FART) This 'silent but deadly' site sniffs out renewable energy information, campaigns and solutions |
| Friends of Merri Creek An independent, voluntary community group which works to protect and restore Melbourne's Merri Creek Parklands. |
| Friends of the Earth Australia A federation of autonomous local groups who are working towards an environmentally sustainable and socially equitable future. |
| Friends of the Earth International An international federation of autonomous environmental organisations campaigning on the most urgent environmental and social issues of our day, while simultaneously catalyzing a shift toward sustainable societies. |
| Future Energy News, action and information towards a sustainable energy future. |
| Future Rescue A call to action to stop the irresponsible and irreversible destruction of the remaining areas of ancient forest ecosystems. |
| Garden of Eden Project A community project on the Albert Park Railway Station site working towards providing an inner city example of sustainable living, as well as a model for environmentally friendly and ethical business practices. |
| Global Response A worldwide connection for a better global environment through effective letter-writing campaigns. |
| Global Sustainability@RMIT A Research and Innovation Institute at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia. |
| Going Solar (Carlton, Victoria) A small retail outlet has grown to become Victoria’s leading renewable energy and sustainable living specialists through its retail, wholesale, projects, environmental and consulting divisions. |
| Goongerah Environment Centre A networking, political and education collective working for the protection of the remaining Old Growth forests in East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia, |
| Gould League Australia's leading environmental education organisation. |
| Green Collect Delivers innovative environmental services that promote recycling and waste minimisation, and offers new work and training opportunities to people who have experienced barriers to employment. |
| Greenfleet An Australian non-profit organisation providing a simple way to reduce your car's impact on the environment by planting native trees that offset the greenhouse gases that you produce. |
| Greenpeace Australia Pacific An independent organisation campaigning to ensure a just, peaceful, sustainable environment for future generations. |
| Greenpeace International An international non-profit organisation, with a presence in 40 countries across Europe, the Americas, Asia and the Pacific, which campaigns against environmental degradation by 'bearing witness' in a non-violent manner. |
| Greening Australia A solutions-driven organisation that is doing something practical about Australia’s environmental problems. |
| Green Net Australia A net service provided by a group of volunteers offering free Internet services to over 200 groups including indigenous, community and environmental organisations. |
| Green Power A national accreditation program for renewable energy products offered by electricity suppliers to households and businesses across Australia. |
| Gunns20.org Website of the Friends of Gunns 20, supporting the environmental activists, organisations and concerned citizens defending a writ by the Tasmanian logging company Gunns Ltd. |
| Help Stop Uranium Export Australian Greens website encouraging community opposition to Australian uranium mining, export and use. |
| International Council for Local Environment Initiatives International home of the international association of local governments and national and regional local government organisations that have made a commitment to sustainable development. |
| International Council for Local Environment Initiatives Australia-New Zealand Australian home of the international association of local governments and national and regional local government organisations that have made a commitment to sustainable development. |
| International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) The worldÕs largest and most important conservation network. |
| Lawyers For Forests An association of legal professionals promoting the conservation and better management of Australia’s remaining native forests. |
| Melbourne Water Victorian government manager of Melbourne’s water supply catchments, sewage, rivers, creeks and major drainage systems. |
| MAdGE Victorian network of people, including many mums, concerned about the health and environmental effects of GE food. |
| Nuclear Free Australia (Victoria) Works towards the elimination of the nuclear industry in all its forms both in Australia and worldwide. |
| Otway Ranges Environment Network (OREN) A network of individuals and groups who care about environmental issues in the Otway region of Victoria. |
| Pedal Australia for Clean Energy A group of young people are circumnavigating Australia by bikes and a van powered by vegetable oil to promote sustainable energy and transport. |
| PlasticBagLevy.com An Environment Victoria hosted site campaign for the reduced use of plastic bags. |
| Port Philip Conservation Council A federation of 16 conservation organisations around Port Phillip - Melbourne's major natural feature. |
| Power To Change A campaign, working alongside the community to halt global warming and stop climate change. |
| Protectors of Public Land Victoria A coalition of community action groups and environmental organisations, whose charter is to protect and preserve significant public lands in public ownership for present and future generations. |
| Recycling Near You Australian free internet directory service for recycling services listed nearest to the address you type in. |
| Redefining Progress USA based organisation working with a broad array of partners to shift the economy and public policy towards sustainability. |
| Rivers SOS A coalition of environmental / community groups concerned with the wrecking of rivers in New South Wales, Australia by mining operations. |
| Royal Park Projection Group An incorporated organisation aiming to protect, regenerate and conserve Melbourne's Royal Park as a unique, indigenous, central city park for present and future generations. |
| Save The Bilby Fund Raises money to help put a stop to the steady decline of Bilbys, an Australian marsupial. |
| SaveWater A not for profit association aiming to accelerate water conservation behaviour change and water saving product purchasing in line with Government and water industry needs. |
| Solar Sisters Works to effect social and environmental change within the building industry and in their private lives by supporting and encouraging co-operative approaches. |
| State Of The Environment Reporting - Australia Government site providing information about environmental and heritage conditions, trends and pressures for the Australian continent, surrounding seas and Australia's external territories. |
| Stern Review on the economics of climate change UK Treasury website hosting the Stern Review, a comprehensive economic analysis of the likely impacts of climate change for the United Kingdom and globally. |
| Sustainability Street A community based training program designed to nurture sustainable living both at home and around your neighbourhood. |
| Sustainable Development Online Maps the continually changing and holistic area of sustainable development, providing access to significant web sites built by organisations supporting the move towards sustainable development. |
| Sustainable Living Foundation (SLF) A 'Can-do' organisation specialising in the promotion of sustainable living practices for existing projects programs and organisations. |
| Sustainable Gardening Australia A not for profit association committed to achieving real, continually improving and easily understood environmental solutions for gardeners. |
| Sustainable Seafood Guide Offers Australian seafood lovers a better understanding of our seafood and the impacts of the fisheries that supply them. |
| TBL Australia An Australian not-for-profit company promoting sustainability and triple-bottom-line as a new operating paradigm and business model for all sectors of society. |
| The Big Switch Off A participatory program to reduce your contribution to global warming for a day. |
| The Biodiversity Alliance - Victoria Formed in response to the declining priority given to biodiversity conservation in Victoria. |
| The Earth Charter - International International site of organisations supporting The Earth Charter: a declaration of fundamental principles for building a just, peaceful and sustainable global society in the 21st century. |
| The Earth Charter Australia Australian site of organisations supporting the Earth Charter: a declaration of fundamental principles for building a just, peaceful and sustainable global society in the 21st century. |
| The Eco Gateway An guide to resources for individuals and organisations working to protect our environment and create a sustainable future. |
| The Environment Shop (Northcote, Victoria) An Australian owned and operated shop selling products that provide an environmental benefit. |
| The Organics Directory A great Australian source of information for people that buy organic. |
| The Rainforest Site 'Click and Others Donate' site that focuses on site that focuses on the preservation of the worlds rainforests. |
| The Voluntary Human Extinction Movement A mix of tongue in cheek and serious arguments claimed to be part of a movement for removing humans from the planet. |
| The Wilderness Society (TWS) A community-based environmental advocacy organisation whose mission is to protect, promote and restore wilderness and natural processes across Australia for the survival and ongoing evolution of life on Earth. |
| Threatened Species Network Aims to involve the general public in effective, hands-on conservation action to protect Australia’s many threatened plant and animal species and ecological communities. |
| Timber Workers For Forests An independent group established by timber workers who share concerns about forestry practices in Tasmania. |
| Tranceplant An incorporated non-profit association that combines revegetation work with music performance and art by organising mass tree plantings followed by an electronic dance party. |
| Triple Bottom Line Toolkit A planning and reporting mechanism and decision-making framework used to achieve sustainable development. |
| Tree Project (Victoria) A non-profit community organisation dedicated to revegetating the Victorian landscape with indigenous trees, shrubs and grasses. |
| Turn Up The Heat UK based global warming site that aims to 'expose the fudged figures, dodgy claims and empty public relations of the charming people who are wrecking the biosphere.' |
| Veg For Life A comprehensive information and networking site, filled with hundreds of resources, recipes and tips to help you on your veg journey. |
| Victorian Environment Assessment Council Provides independent and strategic advice to the Government of Victoria on matters relating to the protection and ecologically sustainable management of the environment and natural resources of Victoria. |
| Victorian Indigenous Nurseries Co-operative Not for profit co-operative providing local native plants to the north and east of Melbourne, Australia |
| Victorian Greenhouse Strategy Victorian Government Greenhouse policy website. |
| Victorian National Parks Association (VNPA) An independent, non-profit, membership-based group, which exists to protect Victoria's unique natural environment and biodiversity through the establishment and effective management of national parks, conservation reserves and other measures. |
| Victorian Rainforest Network An independent and politically unaligned network of rainforest enthusiasts, researchers and activists with a shared interest in rainforest conservation and education across Victoria. |
| Vox Bandicoot One of Australia’s leading environmental education companies. |
| Waste Wise Schools A program that assists Victorian schools to minimise waste and reduce litter. |
| Water Aid Australia The Australian water industry's international charity, dedicated to the provision of safe domestic water, sanitation and hygiene education to the world's poorest people. |
| Water Efficient Gardenscapes An Australian enterprise providing services to reduce the adverse ecological impacts of domestic gardens and urban landscapes. |
| Waterkeepers Australia A not-for-profit organisation committed to supporting community advocates - riverkeepers and baykeepers - for protection of our water ways. |
| Water Stewards Network Seeks to empower citizens to take local control of freshwater resource management. |
| Waterwatch A national community water quality monitoring network that encourages all Australians to become involved and active in the protection and management of their waterways and catchments. |
| Weedbusters Works with the community to achieve sustainable land and water management, primarily through increased public involvement in weed management, education and awareness projects. |
| Weeds Australia Promotes access to key weed policies, regulations, current issues, national initiatives, research, extension, training and personnel. |
| Westwyck A Melbourne metropolitan development aiming be influential in setting new standards for quality sustainable design and sustainable living |
| Whales Revenge Sign the petition for the whales and try your luck at a little unorthodox, but private, revenge. |
| Willing Workers on Organic Farms (WWOOF Australia) A co-operative program based on working in exchange for food and accommodation. |
| World Summit on Sustainable Development Website of the 2002 Johannesburg World Summit on Sustainable Development. |
| World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF Australia) Australian arm of the WWF International Network working globally in conservation activities. |
| YesWeCanDoIt Encouraging website of two sisters in Melbourne, Australia, whose concern about climate change is channelled into suggestions for action. |
| Zero Emissions Network An independent alliance of groups supporting the global campaign to reduce humanityÕs net greenhouse gas emissions to zero and below. |
| Zero Waste (New Zealand) New Zealand campaign with the ultimate goal of minimising and eventually eliminating waste. |
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| FAIR TRADE AND ETHICAL INVESTMENT |
| Aidwatch A not for profit activist organisation monitoring and campaigning on Australian overseas aid and trade policies and programs. |
| Ausbuy A non-profit, non-political organisation encouraging Australians to support Australian owned and made products and services. |
| Australian Community Foods Info site for people interested in healthy local foods run by a small non-profit corporation dedicated to developing, implementing, and promoting appropriate web-based technologies to support local food networks. |
| Australian Consumers Association Australia's largest consumer organisation, researching and campaigning on behalf of consumers. |
| Australian Environmental Labelling Association An independent environmental scientific research and assessment organisation supported by peak environmental, industry and scientific groups operating on a non-profit basis |
| Australian Fair Trade and Investment Network (AFTINET) A national network of over 90 community organisations and many more individuals concerned about trade and investment policy. |
| BadCorp.org A USA based site providing the information on corporations that their public relations departments would rather you didn't know. |
| Consumers International Supports, links and represents consumer groups and agencies all over the world. |
| Cow Fund An Australian not-for-profit initiative supporting microcredit projects in developing communities in Asia. |
| Eco Buy Victoria's local government green purchasing program. |
| EcoShop Australia's best eco-shopping resource. |
| Ecosustainable Hub An extensive list of international ethical investments organisations |
| Ethical Consumer Guide An Australian guide to help you make choices based on ethical considerations when shopping. |
| Ethical Investment Association A membership organisation for professionals working in the area of socially responsible investment, which also others to learn how they can become socially responsible investors. |
| Ethical Investor An online ethical investment magazine. |
| Freecycle Networkª Online non profit network where people offer goods and receive others for free in their own towns, by posting goods they want to give away. |
| Etiko Sports Australian-based brand committed to the production of high quality sporting goods, the promotion of the principles of Fair Trade and the elimination of child labour. |
| Fair Trade Association of Australia and New Zealand A regional body bringing together organisations and individuals interested and working in the fair trade movement. |
| Global Trade Watch An Australian grassroots group campaigning for democratic, environmentally sustainable and fair trading systems. |
| Grasslands Grocery Melbourne organic food co-operative offering good food, social justice and home delivery! |
| Gooshing UK online ethical shopping guide listing thousands of everyday products and assessments. |
| Greeman Bank Bangladesh Bank, now famous for providing microcredit to poor Bangladeshi people. |
| Green Canary Online buying and fundraising site aiming to 'reduce the damaging effect we as a race are having on our planet'. |
| ICLEI Local Government Green Purchasing Scheme The International Council for Local Environment Initiatives Sustainable Procurement Program. |
| International Fair Trade Association (IFAT) A global network of fair trade organizations, improving the livelihoods and well being of disadvantaged producers by linking and promoting fair trade organisations, and speaking out for greater justice in world trade. |
| IdealsWork.com The hosts, IdealsWork, Inc. appear to be a USA-based provider of technology and web-based services for individuals and organisations that are thoughtful about social and financial issues. |
| JustSite Australian ethical and sustainable online shop where you can learn about, and buy from, companies and non profits with a core commitment to ethical trading and natural values. |
| Make Trade Fair An Oxfam website promoting Fair Trade. |
| Multinational Monitor USA based site monitoring the activities of multinational corporations. |
| No Sweat Australian clothing suppliers aiming to provide footwear, clothing and other stuff that not only looks good, but also does good. |
| Oxfam Fair Trade Shopping An Oxfam guide to their online shop and fair trade. |
| People For Fair Trade - Australia A voluntary network committed to fair trade with producers of goods, through the support of education and alternative trade. Retails tea and coffee. |
| Reichstein Foundation Melbourne philanthropic organisation funding 'change not charity'. |
| Unbranded Clothing Australian business producing clothing without using all too common sweat shop conditions for its workers. |
| United Nations Global Compact Voluntary United Nations initiative to promote responsible corporate citizenship so that business can be part of the solution to the challenges of globalisation. |
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