SEMS INFORMATION SOURCE REFERENCE

SEMS INFORMATION SOURCE REFERENCE
AIR POLLUTION 2
AIR-TRAVEL 2
ATTENDEES EXPECTATIONS 2
BIODEGRADABLE CUPS, PLATES AND PACKAGING 2
BUSINESS IN THE COMMUNITY (UK) 2
CARBON CALCULATORS 2
CARBON EMISSIONS & OFFSET INFORMATION 3
CATERING 3
CLIMATE CHANGE OVERVIEW 3
DESTINATION 3
ECONOMICS OF SUSTAINABLE EVENTS 3
ECO-FOOTPRINT CALCULATOR 3
ENERGY 4
FAIR TRADE 4
FOOD WASTE 4
FUELS & VEHICLE EMISSIONS 4
GREEN PRODUCT AND SERVICE DIRECTORY 4
GREEN MEETINGS 5
GREEN OFFICE 5
IT, E-WASTE & MOBILE PHONES 5
MANUFACTURERS 5
PAPER & CARDBOARD 6
RESOURCES & WASTE 6
REDUCE & REUSE 6
RECYCLING 6
STAGE DESIGN AND MATERIALS 7
STATE AND FEDERAL SUSTAINABILITY LINKS 7
SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS 7
SUSTAINABLE EVENTS GUIDES 7
SUSTAINABLE OUTDOOR TENTS 7
SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT 7
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCE 8
SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT 8
SUSTAINABLE TOURISM & TRAVEL 8
TELECONFERENCING 8
WATER 8
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Advertising and Promotion
http://www.themarketpro.net/reading/green/going.html ** Best site: non product specific
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/02/10/BUJDUKC2H.DTL - Interesting case studies
http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/pdf/idc205463hpeco-design.pdf - Life cycle explanation
http://www.naturalchoice.net/articles/promotionalproducts.htm - general article
http://www.ecoincentives.com/ - example products
http://www.promotionproducts.com.au/environmental.htm - example products
http://www.envirogifts.com.au/products/show:pl/catid:15cf9e6d-3c8a-4598-b5b8-5a22c42b0cff/ - example products
Air pollution
http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/air/index.htm
http://www.epa.vic.gov.au/air/aq4kids/pollution.asp
Air-travel
http://www.btre.gov.au/info.aspx?NodeId=15
http://www.publish.csiro.au/?act=view_file&file_id=EC123p15.pdf
http://www.infrastructure.gov.au/aviation/environmental/ noise pollution
http://www.sydneyairport.com.au/SACL/Corporate+Information/Master+Plan/Aviation+and+Climate+Change/default.htm
Aviation and climate change
Air travel underestimated: http://www.garnautreview.org.au/CA25734E0016A131/WebObj/D0841481ETSSubmission-
Benrose-SupportingDocument-AirTravelEmissionsUnderstated/$File/D0841481%20ETS%20Submission%20-
%20Ben%20rose%20-%20Supporting%20Document%20-%20Air%20Travel%20Emissions%20Understated.pdf
Attendees expectations
http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/warr/wwe_home.htm/
Biodegradable cups, plates and packaging
www.fm.uwa.edu.au/about/sustainability/purchasing?f=174015 ** Best site: glossary and non-product specific
http://www.goinggreensolutions.com.au/docs/Greenspeak.pdf *”Greenspeak’ glossary
www.dzolv.com.au/products.asp
www.napac.com.au
www.biopak.com.au
www.greenpack.com.au
www.earthbasics.com.au
www.visyclosedloop.com
Business in the Community (UK)
http://www.bitc.org.uk/
Carbon calculators
http://www.epa.vic.gov.au/ecologicalfootprint/calculators/event/TipsForImprovement.asp
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http://www.abc.net.au/tv/carboncops/calculator.htm
http://www.environment.gov.au/settlements/gwci/calculator.html
http://www.1degree.com.au/carbon_calculator
http://www.carbonfootprint.com/calculator.aspx
http://www.carbonneutral.com.au/calculator.htm
http://www.originenergy.com.au/carbon/?_qf_p1_display=true&p=
http://www.climatesmart.qld.gov.au/get_informed/carbon_calculator_5
http://www.nature.org/initiatives/climatechange/calculator/
Carbon emissions & offset information
http://www.global.rmit.edu.au/CarbonOffsets2007.pdf
www.carbonoffsetwatch.org.au
www.accc.gov.au/content/item.phtml?itemId=833279&nodeId=14e6d4cd90c85705b681de797365c53d&fn=Carbon%20claims
%20and%20the%20Trade%20Practices%20Act.pdf - ACCC
http://co2australia.com.au/RetailOffsets/WhyOffsetYourPersonalEmissions.aspx
www.carbon-accounting.com
Catering
http://www.resourcesmart.vic.gov.au/documents/Section_1.pdf
http://fsd.monash.edu.au/files/catering-events-guide_0.pdf
http://www.defra.gov.uk/farm/policy/sustain/procurement/resources.htm
http://www.lovefoodhatewaste.com/
Climate Change overview
www.climatechange.gov.au/
http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/change/
http://www.climatechangeinaustralia.gov.au/
Destination & Accommodation
http://www.bluegreenmeetings.org/HostsAndPlanners/Documents/Venue_Selection_Questionnaire.doc
http://www.bluegreenmeetings.org/HostsAndPlanners/Documents/Preference_Clause_Destinations.doc
http://www.apec.org/apec/publications/free_downloads/1999.MedialibDownload.v1.html?url=/etc/medialib/apec_media_librar
y/downloads/workinggroups/twg/pubs/1999.Par.0001.File.v1.1.
Economics of sustainable events
http://s09.cgpublisher.com/proposals/42/index_html
Eco-footprint
http://www.footprintnetwork.org/gfn_sub.php?content=footprint_overview – Global Footprint Network
http://www.epa.vic.gov.au/ecologicalfootprint/calculators/default.asp Good calculator
http://www.earthday.net/footprint/flash.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ecological_footprint
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Energy
http://www.epa.vic.gov.au/climate-change/carbon-offsets/default.asp
http://www.carbonoffsetwatch.org.au/
http://www.energystar.gov.au/partners/greenbrochure.html
http://www.greenpower.gov.au/home.aspx
http://www.greenpower.gov.au/for-events.aspx
www.greenelectricitywatch.org.au
http://www.rega.com.au/Documents/Fact%20Sheets/1.%20Renewable%20Energy%20in%20Australia.pdf
http://www.deus.nsw.gov.au/energy/Renewable%20Energy/Renewable%20Energy.asp
http://www.energymatters.com.au/renewable-energy/solar-power/stand-alone-power-systems/ - for off-grid power
www.lcacenter.org/InLCA-LCM03/Morris-presentation.ppt LCA comparison energy used recycled content vs. virgin
Fair trade
http://www.ogc.gov.uk/documents/guidance_on_fair_and_ethical_trading.pdf
http://www.fairtrade.net/ Explanation of certification and standards
Food waste
www.fareshare.com.au/
www.oneumbrella.org.au/,
www.epa.vic.gov.au/waste/avoiding.asp
Fuels & Vehicle Emissions
http://www.aip.com.au/industry/fact_alt_fuels.htm
http://www.environment.gov.au/settlements/transport/fuelguide/environment.html
http://www.greenvehicleguide.gov.au/GVGPublicUI/AdvancedSearchWebForm.aspx?CurrentTask=ef6ff582-94df-481b-9283-
4af9894e701a
http://racv.com.au/wps/wcm/connect/Internet/Primary/my+car/advice+&+information/motoring+&+the+environment/impact+o
f+cars+on+the+environment/
http://www.davidsuzuki.org/about_us/Dr_David_Suzuki/Article_Archives/weekly09140701.asp
Glossary
http://allwag.sourcingeco.com/terminology.aspx - Good for explanation of materials
www.fm.uwa.edu.au/about/sustainability/purchasing?f=174015 Glossary and non-product specific
http://www.goinggreensolutions.com.au/docs/Greenspeak.pdf *”Greenspeak’ glossary
Green Product and Service Directory
www.greenpagesaustralia.com.au
www.thegreendirectory.com.au/
www.neco.com.au
www.greengoods.nsw.gov.au
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Green meetings
Bigwood: http://www.authorstream.com/Presentation/WoodRock-56421-Bigwood-1-Greening-meetings-Introduction-Guy-
Key-Questions-Video-So-important-small-as-Travel-Places-Nature-ppt-powerpoint/
www.bluegreenmeetings.org/HostsAndPlanners/10EasyTips.htm
http://www.greeninggovernment.gc.ca/F5B1C0BC-741C-4493-B4B7-0D56BBE6566/Green_Meeting_Guide_07.pdf
https://www.meetgreen.com/files/AVPrimer.pdf
Green Office
http://www.abc.net.au/greenatwork/GreenYourWork/QuickFixes.htm
http://greengc.com.au/index.php?page=for-owners
http://www.environment.gov.au/settlements/industry/index.html
www.epa.vic.gov.au/bus
www.environment.nsw.gov.au/forbusiness.htm
www.epa.qld.gov.au/environmental_management/sustainability/ecobiz_queensland
www.aimnt.com.au/home/news_0809green.asp
www.epa.sa.gov.au/
www.sedo.energy.wa.gov.au/pages/energy_smart_business.asp
www.environment.tas.gov.au/cleanbiz/
IT, E-Waste & mobile phones
http://www.doityourself.com/stry/energy-star-fact-sheet
http://www.mobilemuster.com.au/?Page=691
http://www.envisionit.com.au/
Manufacturers
http://www.nt.gov.au/nreta/environment/greenhouse/pdf/Energygreenhousemanagementinfontmanufacturers01052007.pdf
Noise Pollution
http://www.infrastructure.gov.au/aviation/environmental/ - Aircraft noise
http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/pollution/noise.htm - events and traffic noise limits (NSW)
http://www.edo.org.au/edoact/fact_sheets/NoiseFactSheet.htm (ACT)
http://www.epa.vic.gov.au/noise/default.asp (VIC)
http://www.epa.sa.gov.au/noise.html (SA)
http://www.dec.wa.gov.au/pollution-prevention/noise/index.html (WA)
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Packaging
http://www.tradeforum.org/news/fullstory.php/aid/272/Making_Your_Packaging_Environmentally_Friendly.html ** very
good description of packaging materials
http://www.cfd.rmit.edu.au/programs/sustainable_products_and_packaging/defining_sustainable_packaging ‘Sustainable
packaging definition’
http://www.sustainablepack.org/research/subpage.aspx?id=7&PageID=10 ‘Sustainable packaging definition’
Paper & cardboard
http://www.environment.gov.au/settlements/publications/government/purchasing/paper.html
http://www.recyclingnearyou.com.au/documents/knowpaperguideweb.pdf ** Excellent detail
http://businesspromotion.wordpress.com/2008/07/08/post-consumer-waste-printing-environmentally-friendly-way-to-print/ -
Enviro printing
Resources & Waste
http://www.planetark.com/
http://www.resourcesmart.vic.gov.au/documents/Section_1.pdf
http://www.sustainability.vic.gov.au/www/html/1517-home-page.asp
http://www.sustainability.vic.gov.au/www/html/1858-waste-wise-events-toolkit.asp
http://www.zerowasteaustralia.org/
http://www.environment.gov.au/settlements/publications/waste/pubs/waste-recycling.pdf ** 72 page Report
http://fsd.monash.edu.au/files/catering-events-guide_0.pdf
http://www.scec.com.au/services/details.cfm?objectID=154)
Reduce & Reuse
www.zerowastewa.com.au/
http://www.epa.qld.gov.au/
http://www.kabtas.com/index.shtml
www.epa.vic.gov.au/waste/
http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/warr/index.htm
http://www.zerowaste.sa.gov.au/rid.php
Recycling
http://recyclingnearyou.com.au
www.visy.com.au/recycling
http://www.cleanup.org.au/PDF/au/cua-glass-fact-sheet.pdf
http://www.recyclingnearyou.com.au/
http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/bccwr/lib202/metal_recycling_fact_sheet.pdf
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www.epa.qld.gov.au/environmental_management/waste/waste_minimisation/reduce_reuse_recycle/#Other%20metals
http://www.cleanup.org.au/PDF/au/cua-glass-fact-sheet.pdf
Stage design and materials
http://exhibition-designs.com/
Very technical re lighting and a-v https://www.meetgreen.com/files/AVPrimer.pdf
State and Federal sustainability links
http://www.sustainability.vic.gov.au/www/html/1724-find-a-service.asp
http://www.epa.vic.gov.au/ecologicalfootprint/calculators/event/TipsforImprovement.asp
http://www.epa.wa.gov.au/
http://www.epa.sa.gov.au/
http://www.epa.nt.gov.au/
http://www.epa.qld.gov.au/
http://www.environment.tas.gov.au/epa/
http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/envalue/
Sustainable buildings
www.gbca.org.au
www.nabers.com.au
Sustainable events guides
www.deus.nsw.gov.au/Publications/Deus%20Comms%20Kit.pdf
http://www.sustainable-development.gov.uk/advice/documents/SustainableEventsGuide.pdf
http://www.sustainable.org/information/susevent.html
http://www.sustainable.org/information/SusEvent_2003.pdf
http://fsd.monash.edu.au/files/catering-events-guide_0.pdf
http://www.ecospeakers.com/foreventmgrs/greenevents/
http://www.bluegreenmeetings.org/HostsAndPlanners/index.htm
http://www.bluegreenmeetings.org/Suppliers/index.htm
http://www.sustainability.vic.gov.au/resources/documents/Waste_Wise_Hotel_Toolkit.pdf Waste Wise Hotel
http://www.sustainability.vic.gov.au/resources/documents/WW_Catering_Toolkit.pdf Waste Wise Catering
Sustainable outdoor tents
http://myhab.com/
Sustainable procurement
http://www.defra.gov.uk/farm/policy/sustain/procurement/resources.htm
http://www.ogc.gov.uk/sustainability_social_issues_in_purchasing.asp - Social issues
http://www.ogc.gov.uk/documents/environmental_issues-defra.pdf - 23 page report
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http://sustainableprocurement.net/home3.html
Sustainable Seafood
http://www.amcs.org.au/default2.asp?active_page_id=137 – Australian Marine Conservation Guide & Australian Sustainable
Seafood Guide
Sustainable Transport
http://www.environment.gov.au/settlements/transport/
http://www.racv.com.au/wps/wcm/connect/Internet/Primary/my+car/advice+%26+information/motoring+%26+the+environme
nt/
http://www.travelsmart.vic.gov.au/
www.travelsmart.gov.au
www.transport.sa.gov.au/personal_transport/travelsmartsa/index.asp
www.actpla.act.gov/plandev/transport
www.rta.nsw.gov.au/transportaccessguides
www.dpi.wa.gov.au/travelsmart
www.transport.qld.gov.au/travelsmart
http://www.ces.vic.gov.au/CA256F310024B628/0/3C375AF544CFB3D4CA25748D0022100E/$File/public+transpor+-
+role+in+reducing+greenhouse+emissions.pdf ** 63 pages report
http://www.thecarpool.com.au/site/index.cfm
www.131500.info/
www.goget.com.au
www.travelsmart.gov.au/employers/carpool.html
http://www.envigreen.com.au/encarp.htm - car parking software
Shipping www.ausmepa.org.au/Bleaching/4a.htm
Sustainable Tourism & Travel
www.greenglobe21.com
www.greenstop.net/
http://www.green-business.co.uk/ (UK certification)
Teleconferencing
www.vendorseek.com/teleconferencing-faq.asp
http://www.tech-faq.com/teleconferencing.shtml
Water
http://www.savewater.com.au/
https://www.wsaa.asn.au/frameset2.html
http://www.vicwater.org.au/
http://www.getgreen.com.au/
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www.sydneywater.com.au/SavingWater/InYourBusiness/AboutEDC/SevenPointPlan.cfm http://www.ourwater.vic.gov.au/
http://www.hobartwater.com.au/hobartwater/Education/Waterwise/Water+Saving+Tips
http://www.nt.gov.au/nreta/water/wise/index.html http://www.sawater.com.au/SAWater/YourBusiness/
http://www.thinkwater.act.gov.au/tuneup_rebates.shtml
www.waterrating.gov.au/index.html
www.watermeters.com.au
www.choice.com.au/viewArticle.aspx?id=106163&catId=100570&tid=100011&p=1&title=Dumping+bottled+water
Water saving devices
http://www.waterwisensw.com.au/watersavingdevice.htm
http://www.yvw.com.au/yvw/ServicesAndProducts/ http://www.searchsa.com.au/Feature/Water_Saving_South_Australia.htm
http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/BCC:BASE::pc=PC_2095
http://www.hobartcity.com.au/HCC/STANDARD/PC_1041.html http://www.waterwisewaysforwa.com.au/

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