Sustainable Practice Resources
This page provides links to New Zealand websites with useful information and resources on sustainability topics, and how to be sustainable.
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Climate Protection Tips
Tips on how you can help protect the climate:
Four Million Careful Owners website
Sustainability in New Zealand
Find out about sustainability in New Zealand:
Ecobob - Making Eco Living Easy website
Do a general search for information on New Zealand sustainability websites:
Carbon Footprint Calculators
Calculate your own carbon footprint:
Eco-Calculator - Wa$ted website
Building
The Ministry for the Environment website has information on building waste and case studies demonstrating the benefits of effective waste management.
Construction and Demolition Waste
Sustainable Building Case Studies
Useful guidelines and advice on sourcing sustainable materials:
Reducing Building and Material Wastes - REBRI website
Homes
Sustainable Building - Wellington Case Studies
Business
The New Zealand Sustainable Business Network helps business owners learn about their options and how they can benefit.
The Sustainable Business Network website
Energy Generation
New Zealand Wind Energy website
Volunteer Projects
Regional Volunteer Groups - Greater Wellington Regional Council website
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