Sustainable development and ecotourism Links
Responsible travel and tourism - supporting sustainable development,and helping travelers and travel providers protect the cultures and environments they visit
Ecotourism in Nelson, New Zealand via the sustainable tourism charter, promoting economic and environmental sustainability for Nelson Tasman and the local tourism industry. Links to sustainability guides, energy savings information etc.
Sustainable tourism development is the protection and enhancement of the natural environment for green tourism, responsible travel, and ecotourism in New Zealand. Environmental tourism and sustainability for the whole Nelson community
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key contacts in nelson tasman
Sustainable Business Network: Kirsty Quickfall, 546 9176
NCC Sustainability Coordinator: Karen Lee, 546 0339
TDC Environmental Education Officer: Rob Francis, 543 8484
Waste Education Services: Karen Driver, 545 9176
NCC Eco Design Advisor: Richard Popenhagen, 546 0251
Cawthron Institute: Ian Challenger, 548 2319
Offset The Rest: Melissa Munro, 548 0957
Code:RED Carbon Reduction Rewards Scheme: Carolyn Hughes, 545 9176
Transition Nelson: Trevor Houghton, 545 9176
tourism-specific
Eight best practice sustainability guides - from the Ministry of Tourism
NZ Tourism Industry Association - environmental sustainability section
The Ministry of Tourism - sustainability section
NZ Tourism Strategy 2015 - guiding document for tourism sector
sustainability & government
Triple Bottom Line Reporting guide - from the Ministry for the Environment and Sustainable Business Network
Ministry for the Environment (MfE) - sustainable industry's information
Sustainability.govt.nz - source of a wide range of general sustainability information
New Zealand Climate Change Office
Sustainable Business Network (SBN)- NZ organisation promoting sustainable business practices
New Zealand Business Council for Sustainable Development - loads of information
Grist - environmental news and commentary
Treehugger - great blog for all things sustainable
Ecolabel Directory - online directory of ecolabels within NZ by Ministry of Economic Development
Real Climate - scientific commentary on climate change
Eco-Wise Travel Guide - and other NZ travel guidelines
Environmental Care Code - produced by the Department of Conservation
waste & pollution management
MfE Ecolabel Directory - comprehensive guide to environmental certification, standards and products found in NZ
MfE Sustainable Publishing Guide
Waste Education Services - free advice on waste management in Nelson Tasman
E-Day - responsible collection of electronic waste in NZ
Zero Waste - New Zealand Trust aiming for zero waste
Reduce Your Rubbish - tips for composting, recycling and shopping environmentally
MfE waste disposal guides - guides describing how to dispose of various types of waste responsibly
NZ Dump Station Guide - locations and details of dump stations in NZ
Sustainable Households - useful information for waste management around the home
carbon emissions
CarbonZero - NZ emissions calculator households, businesses, travellers and tourist activities
Offset The Rest - Nelson-based company offering carbon offsetting, advice and emissions calculator
Qualmark Responsible Tourism monitoring tool
Ecological Footprint calculator - New Zealand MfE calculator
Climate Care - UK organisation that calculates and offsets carbon emissions
energy efficiency & transport
Small Business Energy Savings - EECA site for small businesses
TEEP - Tourism Energy Efficiency Programme delivered by the Tourism Industry Association of NZ
Energywise- tips for the home, at work, travel and alternative energy
Energy Star - NZ website to find energy efficient appliances
Meridian Energy - Energy Saving Tips for the workplace or at home
Energy Rating - Australian guide to compare energy efficiency of various appliances
Meridian Calculator - Energy use calculator designed for households
EECA Energy Savings Calculator
Energy Challenger - Emprove energy audit for businesses earning less than $500,000 annually
Energy Mad - Energy company based in Christchurch who specialise in energy efficient lighting solutions
Marexim - Supplier of a wide range of energy efficient lighting products
Greenpeace Clean Energy Guide - Rating of energy providers in NZ by region
FuelSaver - LTSA website to identify possible fuel savings and fuel efficient vehicles
EECA - transport information from NZ Energy Efficiency & Conservation Authority
Clean Vehicles - information on hybrid vehicles, clean fuels and global warming
water efficiency
Watersmart - information relating to grey water re-use and water saving tips
Water saving tips - Waitakere City Council guidelines
Water Efficiency Labelling & Standards - Aus/NZ products rated for water efficiency
Smarter Homes - water efficiency section
Rain Saver Systems - Nelson-based businesses offering water saving products and advice
sustainable design
SmarterHomes - NZ site for healthier, warmer, drier and environmentally friendly homes
Level - Comprehensive information relating to sustainable building from site analysis to retrofittingSustainable Households New Zealand - information about environmental issues and actions
Sustainable Design - key information compiled by Ministry for Environment
Ebode Ltd - Sustainable building design and advice
market place
Tasman District Council Environment Awards
NZ Commerce Commission guide to green marketing
community
Waimarama Community Organic Gardens
Whenua Iti Outdoor Pursuits Centre
Moutere Hills Community Centre
Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology
Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce
conservation
Brook Waimarama Sanctuary- community project on the doorstep of Nelson city
Friends of Flora- community conservation project with DoC in Kahurangi National Park
Abel Tasman Birdsong Trust - returning native birdsong to the Abel Tasman National Park
Nelson Environment Centre - various projects and activities relating to the environment and sustainability
New Zealand Plant Conservation Network- information for NZ native plants and their conservation
Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society - an independant NZ conservation organisation
QEII National Trust - helping you protect the special nature of your land
Biodiversity - information about New Zealand's biodiversity
Living Heritage Guide - comprehensive information relating to Nelson's biodiversity and native plant guide
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