Useful Links

We don’t want you to just be green between the hours of 9am-5pm, we want you to be green wherever and whenever possible!

The links below have been provided to help you with your own green initiatives and provide valuable information about environmental sustainability.

Share your recommended link with us at environment_team@uow.edu.au

Website	Comment
NSW Office of Environment and Heritage	The A-Z of environmental topics and initiatives in NSW.
Wollongong City Council	Information on what the council is doing as well as information for local residents.
Sustainable Illawarra	Information on programs, events and workshops in the Illawarra to help keep you involved.
Planet Ark	Provides resources about environmental responsibility and features campaigns.
Department of Climate Change	Information about Climate Change initiatives in Australia and actions you can take to reduce your carbon pollution.
Carpooling	UOW now have a carpooling website to assist you in finding others travelling the same route and time.
Sydney Water	Covers a range of news items including information on major projects and how you can save water at home or at work.
Energy Star Ratings	Directions on how to use the international standards for energy efficient equipment.
The Green Guide	Dedicated to practical ways to be green during your everyday living.
ABC Green at Work	Compilation of stories, news, tips and gadgets on how to be green.
Nickelodeon's Big Green Help	A great website to get your kids tuned into the importance of the environment around them.
Futureworld	As a local environmental education centre who educate the community about sustainability initiatives through various means such as hands on exhibits, school programs and community seminars.
Fridgebuyback	Fridge Buyback is an award-winning residential energy savings program that actually pays you to help save the environment and reduce your power bills by giving up your old second fridge. Conditions apply refer to the website for details.