Clean and Clever Business Quick Links
Here are some interesting links to websites and articles which can provide you with further "Clean and Clever" information for your business, farm or household:
'Green Skills' courses for businesses
The Southern Queensland Institute of TAFE (SQIT) are offering courses for 'Green Skills' in business. Develop skills and knowledge needed to operate in an ecologically sustainable way within your industry. Click here to see the courses available.
NRM on farms
A NSW Primary Industries publication iwith really great information and a good way to stay up to date on a variety of NRM issues.
Orange peel, a wasted energy resource? | Australian Food News -
http://www.ausfoodnews.com.au/2011/09/16/orange-peel-a-wasted-energy-resourc
reThink Business Waste Program - Right now, the Queensland Government is offering a $750 subsidy to eligible businesses to rethink their business waste. While there are 7334 subsidies available, half are available for businesses inside South East Queensland (SEQ) and half are available for businesses in regional Queensland to ensure that regional businesses get fair access to the RBWS Program.
While many companies are working hard to both minimise waste and recycle resources, Queensland produces an unsustainable amount of industry-generated waste every year, with only about one-third of recoverable resources being recycled. The State Government’s is introducing waste reforms to reduce the amount of industry-generated waste ending up in landfill by encouraging reuse, recycling and resource recovery. To bring Queensland into line with other mainland states in Australia, from 1 December 2011 new waste management legislation will include a levy payable by landfill operators who put waste in landfills within the levy zone.
QWESTNet (Queensland Water and Energy Sustainable Technology Network) hold forums that are designed to inform Qld businesses and industry on how savings can be achieved through sustainable practices and technologies. The networking sessions provide a chance to meet other businesses looking to incorporate 'green' practices or products, suppliers of sustainable solutions and experts currently working in the sustainability field.
Greening Australia - Learn how you can help to green Australia and read about where Greening Australia are working in your backyard. Visit their website for inspiration and opportunities for you to take practical action for our environment
Planet Ark Business Recycling - It can be difficult for a small business to find the reuse, recycling and waste services they need. Many don’t have the time or the experience in finding these types of services. So the Planet Ark Business Recycling website and hotline have been set up to make the job that much easier. Whether you run a café, a garage, a factory or an office block, you will be able to find reuse or recycling options for much of the waste generated by your business.
Climate Smart Manufacturing is a free seminar series sponsored by Enterprise Connect to help businesses identify and capitalise on environmental efficiency and cost saving opportunities.
The Queensland Water Commission has many handy tips for saving water. They also have water management plans that aim to help businesses better manage water use, save on water costs, improve water efficiency and reduce water consumption by at least 25%.
EcoBiz is a QLD Government initiative to help businesses achieve cost savings and take advantage of the profitability of improved environmental performance. The structured programme involves measuring your current resource use, identifying the areas of your business that needs improvement, planning and implementing eco-efficient and sustainable business practices, and then remeasuring to see the savings.
And here's some more...
South Burnett Regional Council Business and Economic Development
www.aussieslivingsimply.com.au
