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State of the Environment
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Understanding Climate Change
Australia’s weather and climate are changing in response to a warming global climate
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Deforestation Explained
Australia's forests and bushland are some of the most remarkable and unique ecosystems on Earth. But Australia is also a deforestation hotspot, alongside places like the Amazon and Borneo
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Light Pollution
Light pollution is inappropriate or excessive artificial light at night. Many nocturnal species have adapted to use the cover of natural darkness to their advantage
Minimising Waste
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Construction and demolition waste guide
"Building materials account for about half of all materials used and about half the solid waste generated worldwide. There are clear opportunities for business and industry to invest in activities that will create profit and improve environmental outcomes." -- taken from website
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Sustainability Victoria
Sustainability Victoria "partners across industry and the community as a transition broker for the circular economy — with the intent of reducing or stopping waste before it starts, in every part of the system." -- taken from about us
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2018 National Waste Policy
"The 2018 National Waste Policy provides a framework for collective action by businesses, governments, communities and individuals until 2030." -- taken from website
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Earthcare Recycling: Keeping Construction Waste from Landfill
"Earthcare recycling is 100% West Australian owned and operated and has grown from its inception 2010 to be WA’s largest separation-at-source recycling business" -- taken from website
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WA Waste Authority: Construction and demolition recycling
"The Waste Authority’s annual Waste Strategy Action Plans identify and prioritise actions across State Government which support commitments to implement sustainable government procurement that encourage the greater use of recycled products and support local market development." -- taken from website.
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WA Recycling
"Western Australia’s leading construction and demolition waste, recycling and recovery specialists" -- taken from website
Energy Efficient Buildings
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Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme
"The Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme provides energy ratings for new homes and is being expanded to include energy ratings for existing homes. This is helping create more energy efficient and comfortable homes that cost less to run, and is supporting Australia’s transition to net zero emissions by 2050." -- taken from website.
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Green Building Council of Australia
"We rate the sustainability of buildings, fitouts and communities through Australia’s largest national, voluntary, holistic rating system " -- taken from about us page
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Your Home - Australia's Guide to Environmentally Sustainable Homes
"Your Home is Australia’s independent guide to designing, building or renovating homes to ensure they are energy efficient, comfortable, affordable and adaptable for the future." -- taken from website
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Solar battery and electric vehicle options for homes
"Household energy assets, also known as distributed energy resources, can include solar PV systems, household batteries and electric vehicles." -- taken from website
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Breathe Architecture: Sustainability Guides
"A range of guides that offer accessible introductions to sustainable building design — free to read, share and copy under Creative Commons" -- taken from website
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National Construction Code - Understanding Efficiency in the NCC
This video is on the fundamentals of energy efficiency and how the NCC handles energy efficiency requirements. It goes for about 35 minutes, however is very comprehensive.
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Building for 7 stars: top tips and guidance
"Building for 7 stars doesn’t have to be costly or complicated. Simple design features and material choices make a big difference to energy efficiency and a home’s energy rating." -- taken from website
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National Australian Built Environment Rating System (NABERS)
"NABERS provides simple, reliable, and comparable sustainability measurement you can trust across building sectors like hotels, shopping centres, apartments, offices, data centres, and more. " -- taken from website.
Environmentally Sustainable Work Practices
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DCCEEW - Construction Sector Guide
"Energy used directly in the construction sector includes large volumes of diesel for machinery as well as electricity for powering buildings and tools, presenting many opportunities to save on energy." -- taken from website.
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Breathe: Sustainability Action Plan
An example of a sustainability action plan from the architecture firm Breathe.
Environmental Management Practices
Sustainable Materials
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Hemp Masonry
"As a building material, hemp masonry offers ecological and economic benefits from beginning to end: for the farmer, the processor, the builder, and the building occupant." -- taken from website
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Recycled roads pave the way to a sustainable future
"New roads mixed with recycled plastics at 10 sites across Victoria will demonstrate a viable circular-economy solution to the nation, experts say." -- taken from article
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The Australian Hemp Masonry Company
"The Australian Hemp Masonry Company have been leaders in the Australian hemp construction industry since 1999. Our building materials are certified BCA compliant Green Building Products and we supply Training for Builders and Designers as well as Project Consultancy Services." -- taken from website
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Vinsan Salvage
Specialist collectors and sellers of used building materials, household products and recycled furniture.
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Capital: Demolition Civil Concrete Recycling
"Capital has extensive experience in the supply of quality recycled building products suitable for civil and construction works in Perth Western Australia." -- taken from website
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CORPS: Responsibility
A leading consruction compnay in the Pilbara, CORPS have many sustainable practices in place for the construction industry.
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Climate Active - Certified Brands
Climate Active is a certification awarded by the governmnet to businesses who are carbon neutral. Select 'Building + Construction' industry to find these buisnesses.
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The Future of Outdoor Lighting
Trends, Compliance, and Innovation
International Trends
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Corporate Knights
"A leading sustainable-economy media and research organization founded in 2002. Corporate Knights is committed to advancing an economic system in which both people and the planet can thrive." -- taken from about us.
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Sustainable Homes - realestate.com.au
"Get all the latest news and updates on sustainable and eco-friendly houses around Australia and the world. From the best and most unique eco homes for sale and sustainable house designs, technology and insights." -- taken from website
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PV Magazine
"pv magazine Australia is a website launched for the Australian solar photovoltaics (PV) community in June 2017, focusing on developments in both business and technology." -- taken from about us.
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Western Green Energy hub
"Western Green Energy Hub (WGEH) will play a role in reducing the impacts of climate change – generating clean energy without the need for greenhouse gas emissions and negative environmental effects." -- taken from website
