Part 3 – More information

A list of web links and documents.

Department of Sport and Recreation documents

Life Cycle Cost Guidelines

The guidelines mean analysis and reporting can be standardised to ensure a timely and accurate technical review of your facility or project.

Climate Change

How climate change is affecting sport and recreation now and in the future.

Other resources

Carbon neutral

National Carbon Offset Standard

The Australian Government introduced the National Carbon Offset Standard (NCOS) on 1 July 2010 to provide national consistency and consumer confidence in the voluntary carbon market.

Carbon price claims - Guide for business

Low Carbon Australia provides financial solutions and advice to Australian business, government and the wider community to encourage action on energy efficiency, cost-effective carbon reductions, and accreditation for carbon neutral products and organisations.

Energy efficiency

Energy Rating

Information on the energy efficiency rating scheme for appliances.

Energy Star

An international standard for energy efficient office equipment.

Water efficiency

Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards (WELS) Scheme

The WELS scheme is designed to make information available regarding a product’s water efficiency

Conducting a Water Audit

Creating a water balance that outlines where and when water is used helps to identify water saving opportunities and where to prioritise water efficiency actions.

Biodiversity

Leave No Trace

Leave No Trace Australia is a national non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting and inspiring responsible outdoor travel and recreation through education, research and partnerships. Leave No Trace builds awareness, appreciation and respect for our natural and cultural heritage.

Dieback

The introduction of the devastating plant disease, Phytophthora Dieback, is arguably the greatest threat to the biodiversity of this globally important region.

Life cyle assessment

ISO 14040:2006

The International Standard for Environmental Management Life Cycle Assessment.

Australian Life Cycle Assessment Society

The Australian Life Cycle Assessment Society (ALCAS) is Australia’s peak professional organisation for people involved in the use and development of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA).

Environmental management systems

A resource on EMS provided by the Australian Government’s Business Resource.

Environmental audits

Ecological Footprint

Calculate your own ecological footprint.

General

Choice Magazine

Choice Magazine provides unbiased reporting on a number of consumer products to assist consumers with making effective decisions.

Sustainable events

BS 8901 Sustainability Management Systems for Events

British Standard for Sustainable Event Management.

Greenhouse gas accounting

ISO 14064

The international Standard for Greenhouse Gas Accounting.

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