Environmental Enhancement Fund
Tourism NT actively encourages and supports the tourism industry to minimise its impacts on the environment through the adoption and promotion of sustainable initiatives. The Environmental Enhancement Fund provides tourism businesses with an opportunity to seek assistance to subsidise the upfront cost of projects which will enhance the environmental sustainability of their operations.
ecoBiz NT
The ecoBiz NT program is aimed at helping Territory businesses achieve cost savings through improved environmental performance. The program is open to all small to medium sized enterprises in the Northern Territory. There is no cost to be involved and businesses participating in the program are eligible for rebates for efficiency measures identified within the program.
Alice Solar City
Alice Solar City provides a range of services, financial incentives and other offerings designed to assist the commercial sector in Alice Springs to be more energy efficient. Participation will not only make your organisation more competitive; achieving 'energy champion' status will raise your profile as a leader in the community.
General Hints, Tips and Factsheets
Tourism Australia - Sustainability Toolkit and Resources
This section of Tourism Australia’s website has a series of fact sheets on energy, water, waste, green advertising and marketing, green events and business events.
Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism - Climate Change Guide for Australian Tourism Operators
The Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism have produced this guide to assist Australian tourism operators, particularly small to medium enterprise, to understand climate change and take actions to respond to climate change challenges.
Tourism Excellence - Making Your Business More Sustainable
Tourism Victoria’s Tourism Excellence program has a module on making your business more sustainable. They’ve prepared a series of smart and simple tips and information sheets that will give you ideas on what you can do within your business.
Tourism NZ - Best Practice Sustainability Guides
The Ministry of Tourism in New Zealand has produced eight best practice sustainability guides for tourism operators to help them make their businesses more sustainable. There are many practical tips in these guides.
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Energy Wise, Water Wise and Waste Wise Toolkits for Hotels
As part of the City of Melbourne’s Savings in the City Green Hotels program, a series of toolkits on being energy wise, water wise and waste wise have been developed.
EPA QLD - Helpful Hints for the Hotel Industry to reduce water, waste and energy
The QLD’s Government’s Environmental Protection Agency have produced a guide for the hotel industry to help reduce water, waste and energy.
EPA QLD - Guideline on Environmental Management Planning for Caravan Parks
The Guideline on Environmental Management Planning for Caravan Parks has been prepared by the Queensland Government’s Environmental Protection Agency to provide guidance to caravan park operators who wish to improve their environmental performance.
Environmental Management for Hotels
Environmental Management for Hotels is a manual prepared by the International Tourism Partnership which provides hotels and other related businesses with the knowledge and means to develop practical solutions to 'green' their operations. It is available for purchase from this site.
Global Warming Cool It
This site from the Department of the Environment, Heritage, Water and the Arts is a guide to reducing energy costs and greenhouse gases in all areas of the home, but there are many great ideas that could be applied in a business context.
Greenhouse Challenge Plus
Greenhouse Challenge Plus is an Australian Government program to enable Australian businesses to improve energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The website provides the following information:
Grow Me the Money - Hints and Tips for business
Grow Me the Money is a web-based business sustainability program run in Victoria. The site contains hints and tips on using resources more efficiently.
Grow Me the Money Business Sustainability Forum
Also part of the Victorian 'Grow Me the Money' program, there is an online forum for businesses participating in the program to share information regarding business sustainability. Many of the topi areas are useful in helping businesses get ideas and resolve challenges they may be having in specific areas.
The Travel Foundation - Tools and Training Guidelines
The Travel Foundation is an independent UK charity that aims to help the outbound travel industry manage tourism more sustainably. They’ve developed a series of communications and training programs which provide a wide range of tools to inform and educate industry staff, suppliers and customers about sustainable tourism, and are available from this site.
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Tour Operators Initiative - Sustainable Tourism Development
Tourism operators, together with UNESCO and the UNWTO, have joined forces to develop a series of management tools to assist other tourism businesses to design and conduct tours that minimise their negative environmental, social and economic impact. These are available for download from this site.
climatesolutions.travel
This website is an initiative of the UN World Tourism Organisation. The aim of the site is to be the central gateway for information on solutions available to help the tourism sector respond to climate change. Register for free and share your Climate Solutions in the global effort towards achieving Climate Neutral Tourism.
Power and Water - Guide for Businesses to Save Money and the Environment
Power and Water have produced this guide for businesses to improve their environmental performance.
Power and Water - Green Guide
COOLmob - Top End
COOLmob is a community project to support Top End residents to live more sustainable lifestyles. This website has lots of green living information. Encourage staff to have a COOLmob audit done at home.
COOLmob - Alice Springs
The Desert Knowledge Australia COOLmob is an information hub assisting Central Australians to live more sustainable lifestyles. This website has lots of green living information. Encourage staff to have a COOLmob audit done at home.
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Recycling
Planet Ark - Recycling Near You
This guide, produced by Planet Ark, details recycling services available around Australia.
Waste Minimisation in the NT - Reuse and Recycling Directory
Food
EPA QLD - Eco-efficient Food - Save Money While Saving the Environment
A self assessment guide for restaurants, cafes, hotels, clubs and fast food outlets. This self assessment and action guide will clearly show you how your business can save money by reducing consumption of water and energy and minimising the amount of waste it produces.
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Energy
Lighting Calculator
This site provides a lighting calculator to help you quantify the savings you’ll make by upgrading your lighting to more efficient alternatives.
www.energyrating.gov.au
This website is Australia’s leading guide to help you choose an energy efficient appliance. These include air conditioners, clothes dryers, washing machines, dishwashers, refrigerators and freezers.
www.energystar.gov.au
Energy Star is an international standard for energy efficient office equipment, including computers, printers and photocopiers, and home electronics such as TV’s, DVD players and audio products.
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Water
savewater!com.au - How to save water
The savewater! Alliance works with member water businesses, government agencies and product companies to deliver water conservation programs throughout Australia. The website is a one-stop-shop for anyone wanting to reduce water consumption, and offers tips tailored to the hospitality industry.
www.waterrating.gov.au
The WELS scheme is Australia's water efficiency labelling scheme. It allows consumers to compare the water efficiency of different products. A database of WELS rated products can be found on this site.
Fleet and Fuel
Green Vehicle Guide
Thinking about upgrading your vehicle fleets? Check out the Green Vehicle Guide before you do and find out how vehicles rate based on greenhouse and air pollution emissions.
Top ten tips for fuel efficient driving
Green Vehicle Guide - Tips for Greener Motoring
Australian Automobile Association - Eco Driving
Your driving habits, the type of vehicle you drive and the conditions under which you drive will affect your vehicle's environmental performance. Follow the tips from these sites for greener driving.
LPG Autogas
This website provides information on Autogas conversions and systems for private, small business and corporate use, filling locations, payback calculators, equipment lists, and the location of installers.
Safety Tips for Recycling Oil
Recycled motor oil is a valuable resource that can be re-refined. This link provides tips on how to safely recycle your oil.
Outboard Engine Distributors Association - Emissions Rating Scheme for Outboard Engines
An emissions rating labelling scheme has been developed for outboard motors sold in Australia. This helps consumers to make more informed choices and consider minimising environmental impact when purchasing an outboard engine.
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Travel
Green travel resources
The links below provide a variety of information aimed at both travellers and tourism operators on responsible/green travel.
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