Tools and Tips

ChecklistTo start reducing your ecological footprint try these tools and fact sheets.

The following tools and fact sheets are drawn from industry leaders including Tourism Australia, Aurora Energy, Origin Energy, Country Energy, Carbon Reduction Institute and Sustainable Living Tasmania.

There is no easy check list that fits every business, but these sustainability tools and tips are a good starting point.

Fact Sheets

Tourism Australia Sustainability Toolkit:

Quick Eco-Tips

Tools and Guides

Aurora Energy Audit Energy Reduction Tool

A guide to calculating business electricity operating costs for energy tariffs including information on how to understand your power bill and worksheets to help save hot water, heating, refrigeration, cooking, lighting and general energy use.

Sustainable Living Tasmania 

Cover a broad range of topics including carbon offsets, composting toilets, green cleaning, household and garden pests, insulation, and rainwater tanks.

Greenhouse Challenge Plus

This Australian Government program also provides tools to assist small and medium businesses calculate their greenhouse gas emissions.

Carbon Reduction Institute

This provides information and tools for reducing carbon emissions, and includes a carbon neutral certification scheme and climate change tips for businesses.

Earth Check

Earthcheck is an adaptable tool that can be plugged in or purchased to allow your organisation to monitor and reduce its environmental impact. Earth Check is a product of EC3 Global who also offers Green Globe Certification.

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