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LinksSustainable Living Tasmania is not responsible for the content of these sites. Tasmanian Environment Centres / Environmental OrganisationsLaunceston Environment Centre http://www.lec.org.au/ North West Environment Centre
www.nwec.org.au Huon Valley Environment Centre http://www.huon.org/ The Environment Association (Deloraine) http://www.tassie.org.au/tea/index.htm Transition Tasmania www.transitiontasmania.org.au More than 30 local groups have formed around Tasmania working to improve sustainability and resilience in thier communities. A list of all the local groups and contact information available on the website as well as lots of information on the Transition movement. Source Community Wholefoods http://www.sourcewholefoods.org Source is a community project based on the Sandy Bay Campus of UTAS. The centre demonstrates sustainable building techniques and houses an organic food cooperative, green waste recycling facility, community space and organic gardens and orchard. Tasmanian Conservation Trust http://www.tct.org.au/ The Wilderness Society (Tasmania) http://www.wilderness.org.au/regions/tas Tasmanian National Parks Association http://www.tnpa.asn.au/ Tasmanian Land Conservancy http://www.tasland.org.au/ Environment Tasmania http://www.et.org.au Natural Resource Management Tasmania http://www.nrmtas.org/home.shtml Climate ChangeDepartment of Climate Change http://www.climatechange.gov.au/ Tasmanian Climate Change Office http://www.climatechange.tas.gov.au/ The Tasmanian Climate Change Office (TCCO) is a small, multi-disciplinary team established within the Department of Premier and Cabinet to lead the Government’s efforts to respond to the challenges of climate change in Tasmania. Their stated vision is for Tasmania to be recognised globally as a leader in addressing the challenges posed by climate change. Climate Tasmania http://climatetasmania.com.au/ Climate Tasmania is about global climate from the point of view of this beautiful island to the south of the Australian continent, facing the mighty Southern Ocean and Antarctica. It is an interactive website with an archive of articles by Peter Boyer, local events and much more. Climate Action Network Australia http://www.cana.net.au/ Climate Crisis http://www.climatecrisis.net/ Sustainable Housing and BuildingAustralian Government ‘Your Home’ guide http://www.greenhouse.gov.au/yourhome/ Alternative Technology Association http://ata.org.au/ SustainableBuild http://www.sustainablebuild.co.uk/ An excellent UK site with practical advice on green construction ideas and techniques. Sustainable TransportBicycle Tasmania http://www.biketas.org.au/ Cycling South http://www.cyclingsouth.org/ CyclingSouth is a joint venture of the four Councils in the Southern metropolitan area of Tasmania – Hobart, Glenorchy, Clarence and Kingborough. A one-stop information resource on places to ride, people to ride with and new bike projects in Southern Tasmania. Cool Pool Tas http://www.coolpooltas.com.au/node/1 Cool Pool Tas is an internet service where passengers and drivers can connect to share or exchange rides in Tasmania. This type of service is commonly referred to as online carpooling or ridesharing. Future Transport Tasmania http://www.futuretransporttas.org/ A group commited to lobbying for better public transport and rail infrastructure in Tasmania. They aim to find solutions to allow all Tasmanians to have environmentally responsible and affordable commuting options to get around our state and towns. WasteState Government Recycling Directory http://www.dpiw.tas.gov.au/inter.nsf/WebPages/BHAN-53LUW4?open Waste Management Association of Australia (Tas branch) http://www.wmaa.asn.au/director/branches/branches_tas.cfm Freecycle http://www.freecycle.org/display.php?region=Australia Green Traders http://www.greentraders.com.au/index.php This website, started in Launceston, links people with fellow members to trade things that they consider to be Green. Garden products, manure, grass, fruit from trees, seedlings, plants, egg cartons, jars, eggs, jam, furniture, anything that you do not need can be traded or given away for free to other members. Organic Food and GardeningHobart Organic Food Co-op http://www.freewebs.com/hobartorganicfoodcoop/ Permaculture Association of Tasmania http://www.permaculturetas.org/ Eat Well Tasmania http://www.eatwelltas.org.au/ Native Gardening and RevegetationGardens for Wildlife http://www.gardensforwildlife.dpiw.tas.gov.au The 'Gardens for Wildlife' scheme supports, encourages and recognises people who wish to make their property friendly for local wildlife and the environment. The Understorey Network http://www.understorey-network.org.au/ Greening Australia http://www.greeningaustralia.org.au/GA/TAS/ Environmental planning / legal adviceEnvironmental Defenders Office (Tas) http://www.edo.org.au/edotas/ Green consumer guidesGreen Pages Australia http://www.greenpagesaustralia.com.au/index.asp Ethical Consumer Guide http://www.ethical.org.au/guide/browse/product-types/ This website and accompanying guides, provide information on companies and brands, drawing from existing sources. 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