Environment Friendly Products
Energy Rating guide
Australia's leading guide to choosing an energy efficient appliance.
http://australia.gov.au/service/energy-rating-guide
Energy Star
The aim of the ENERGY STAR Program is to have all office equipment used and bought in Australia ENERGY STAR enabled.
http://www.energystar.gov.au/
Fuel consumption guide 1986-2003
Compare the fuel consumption of different vehicles sold in Australia between 1986 and 2003. The Fuel Consumption Guide database includes passenger cars and four-wheel drives, and light commercial vehicles up to 2.7 tonnes gross vehicle mass.
http://australia.gov.au/service/fuel-consumption-guide-1986-2003
Global warming: cool It - a home guide to reducing energy costs and greenhouse gases
This booklet provides information to help every Australian understand how they contribute to climate change, and how they can play an important part in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. You can read it online, download a PDF or order a free copy online.
http://www.environment.gov.au/settlements/gwci/
Green power
Green Power is government accredited clean, renewable energy sourced from the sun, the wind, water and waste. The National Green Power Accreditation Program is a state government administered accreditation scheme for renewable energy sales in Australia. Making the switch is easy. Use this site to find more.
http://www.greenpower.gov.au/
Green Vehicle Guide
The Green Vehicle Guide allows you to see the environmental ratings of new and old vehicles sold in Australia. You can use the guide to see how vehicles compare on greenhouse and air pollution emissions and fuel consumption.
http://australia.gov.au/service/green-vehicle-guide
Greenhouse friendly TM
Through Greenhouse Friendly TM, Australian businesses can market greenhouse neutral products or services, deliver greenhouse gas abatement and give Australian consumers greater purchasing choice.
http://www.climatechange.gov.au/greenhousefriendly/
Search the Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards Scheme
View the water efficiency on new household products, including washing machines, dishwashers, toilets, urinals, taps and showers before you buy.
http://australia.gov.au/service/search-the-water-efficiency-labelling-and-standards-scheme
Truck Buyers Guide
The Truck Buyers Guide can help business owners who require a small-medium sized truck, but do not have a detailed knowledge of truck specifications and performance. It provides a step by step guide to help you make a well informed choice that suits your business needs while minimising fuel consumption.
http://australia.gov.au/service/truck-buyers-guide
Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards Scheme
The Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards (WELS) Scheme aims to improve water efficiency by assisting people to purchase, and encouraging industry to manufacture, more water efficient products.
http://www.waterrating.gov.au/
Your Home - Design for lifestyle and the future
Your Home is Australia's guide to environmentally sustainable house design and construction. Includes 300 pages of practical technical solutions for builders and designers and a 32 page consumer magazine.
http://www.yourhome.gov.au/
