About Us

We are a community-based, non-political, not-for-profit organization, established in 1972 as the Tasmanian Environment Centre.

Practical Pathways to Sustainable Communities

A community within which government, business, industry, educ ation, community groups and individuals work in partnership to continually improve Tasmania's environmental and social sustainability.

Sustainable Living Tasmania is a community resource and education centre working to provide a direct, local, realistic and accessible contribution to the protection and restoration of the natural environment, and the development of homes and cities for a sustainable future

Activities have been developed to support three core objectives:

(1) SLT as Educator – Raising community awareness.

• raise community awareness about living sustainably in an urban environment
• take action through partnerships with government, business and households
• support the adoption of sustainable practices
• maintain and enhance our local natural environment.

(2) SLT as Facilitator – Acting through partnerships with government, business, industry, education, community groups and individuals

• A free sustainable living information service
• Organisation and facilitation of seminars, workshops and conferences
• An extensive environmental resource collection for use by the community and schools
• Community environmental education materials and services
• Support for community gardens and community groups
• Office and administrative support for groups engaged in environmental care work.

(3) SLT as Catalyst – Supporting the adoption of sustainable practices

• Tasmania's Sustainable Living Expo – is a celebration of sustainability – bringing together the diverse fields needed to create a holistic picture of living sustainably.  SLE is a trusted event where people know they will find answers to their questions, innovative ideas and stimulating entertainment.

• Seminars on sustainable living
• Practical workshops and tours to highlight urban sustainability issues including energy efficiency, water conservation, transport and backyard biodiversity.

Download a Summary of our Strategic Plan.