Welcome to the Canberra Environment and Sustainability Resource Centre
Sustainability has become the single most important driving force for human development. With a growing population in a dry region, the ACT needs to consider all aspects of our development to ensure that we constantly balance our needs as a dynamic society with those of our natural environment. Our aim is to work with all sectors of the ACT and regional community towards sustainable development that will see Canberra grow and prosper while keeping the bush in the Bush Capital.
"The future is not something we live for, it's something we create" Ian Lowe
Do you need to dispose of any electronic equipment ?
CRT monitors contain mercury, lead, cadmium, barium and phosphor which are toxic and which will contaminate soil and water, and are classifed as hazardous waste by the Australian government. Safe e-waste disposal:E-waste can be safely disposed of at Renewable Processes (Parkwood - adjacent to the old Belconnen landfill site) where it will be stripped down, the metals recovered and the rest recycled.
PGM Refiners also fully recover and recycle e-waste. They collect from the ACT - contact them for details. Both these companies will take e-waste free of charge. Both are using environmentally sound process and neither will send any component to landfill or overseas (illegal under the international Basel Convention).
The Environment Centre is a collection point for electric and electronic cabling for recycling.
E-waste Training Package for local government and businesses available here
New project starting in 2010
Food for Thought: the Canberra sustainability challenge
Challenge your friends, family, workmates to reduce their eco-footprint and make our community more sustainable!
This project will be starting in 2010 under the popular Food for Life project banner. Watch the website for more details.
Capital Region Food Guide
The Capital Region Food Guide is now available.
Providing listings to all local food producers in the Canberra region the guide is available to be purchased by calling the
Canberra Environment Centre on 6248 0885 or
click to purchase online now!
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Our Mission
To support the community of Canberra and the South East region in the advancement of the principles of ecological sustainability and environmental protection through knowledge, education, information and practical application.
Our Mission, along with all projects developed and implemented by the Centre are underpinned by the Earth Charter.
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Capital Region Food Guide
Your guide to local food in the ACT and South East region is available from the Environment Centre for $6
[ 18-Mar-2009 ]
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Space for rent for community groups
As part of our outreach program the Centre can offer office space and admin facilities for community organisations or small, emerging environmentally-oriented businesses. Three places available.
[ 11-Jan-2009 ]
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