Sustainable Living Tasmania
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Environmental Resource Library

Our Environmental Resource Library contains publications on a broad range of topics for students, teachers and the general public, with a particular emphasis on Tasmanian environmental and conservation issues. It includes books, newspaper clippings, archives, reports, pamphlets, posters, videos and ephemera. We are in the process of putting the library catalogue online to enable easier access.

Library hours 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday.
Use of the library, in situ, is free.
Membership of Sustainable Living Tasmania includes free borrowing rights to the Library.

We are in the process of putting the library catalogue online to enable easier access.
Click here for the library catalogue.

New Books

Allergy Free Living, Dr Peter Howarth and Anita Reid

A comprehensive guide to creating an allergy-free and healthy home – from decorating and choosing furnishings to tips for everyday cleaning and maintenance.

   

Climate Code Red by David Spratt and Philip Sutton

In this meticulously documented call-to-action, David Spratt and Philip Sutton reveal extensive scientific evidence showing the global warming crisis is far worse than official reports and national governments have indicated — and that we’re almost at the point of no return.

   

The Conscious Cook by Giselle Wilkinson

This book takes us on a journey into the breadth of food-associated issues, helps us join the dots connecting the issues and demonstrates the complexity of sustainability and the simplicity of many of the actions involved in achieving it.

Containing 50 delicious recipes covering an eclectic mix of ethnicities, ingredients and dishes, The Conscious Cook is completely different from other cookbooks.

   

Tasmanian Wilderness Battles by Greg Buckman

A fascinating account of the recurring fights over Tasmania's natural resources that have torn its people apart for three decades.

   

The Rammed Earth House by David Easton

A completely revised edition of this all time classic. This is THE book if you’re vaguely interested in rammed earth building. American author and builder, David Easton, is the acknowledged world expert, and his new edition is informative, practical, and full of superbly detailed colour photographs that leave no detail mysterious. Soil, building your own forms, and every construction detail imaginable are all covered here. Highly recommended for any potential earth builder.

   

Green Carbon by Brendan G. Mackey, Heather Keith, Sandra L. Berry and David B. Lindenmayer

This report is the first in a series that examines the role of natural forests in the storage of carbon, the impacts of human land use activities, and the implications for climate change policy nationally and internationally.

   

A Year in a Bottle by Sally Wise

A Year in a Bottle brings together a mouthwatering collection of more than 100 of her favourite recipes for making your own preserves and conserves. From luscious jellies and jams to delicious pickles and chutneys, this inspiring and practical book makes preserving easy and fun. It includes simple recipes, technical advice and helpful hints to ensure success every time. Best of all, the results can be enjoyed all year round!

   

The River Runs Free by Geoff Law

A whimsical trip down the Franklin River in a leaky raft incited a passion that drew the author into the historic battle to save the Franklin from being dammed. It was a struggle that brought down a federal government, and one whose ecological reverberations, twenty-five years on, are more commanding than ever. Join Geoff as he recalls the beauty and history of this amazing Tasmanian icon.

   
Sust-living-for-dummies Sustainable Living for Dummies, Michael Grovsenor
This is a comprehensive and up to date guide to all aspects of sustainable living, written from an Australian perspective
   
Heat, George Monbiot
Essential reading if you want to know how
catastrophic climate change can be avoided
Heat
   
Weather-makers We are the Weather Makers, Tim Flannery
A revised and concise version of Tim Flannery's bestseller,
The Weather Makers. Ideal for a younger audience
   
Affluenza, Clive Hamilton
A hard-hitting expose of Australia's
unsustainable addiction to over-consumption
Affluenza
   
Climate Change Climate Change: Turning up the Heat, Barrie Pittock
One of the world's leading climate researchers, Pittock argues
that we need to act urgently to avoid severe climate change
   
How to be a Successful Owner Builder and Renovator, Allan Staines
An invaluable step-by-step guide to building and renovating your own home
Owner Builder
   
Renovator's Manual The Australian Renovator's Manual, Allan Staines
This manual is up-to-date, clearly illustrated and full of
practical advice for anyone renovating an Australian house

Other resources

We have available for loan:

  • Coastcare Treasure Chest: a box of books, posters and a CD-ROM on the subject of Marine Education. One Treasure Chest is designed for Primary, and one for Secondary schools. $50 refundable deposit.
  • Also, a range of videos, CD-ROMS, maps and posters

We have for hire:

  • Water-Watch water sampling kit. $5 loan fee,$50 refundable deposit.
  • EMF (electromagnetic field) meter. $15 loan fee, $50 refundable deposit.Have Your Say
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Page last updated on: August 20, 2008