Issue 14 - Dec 2009

Tips for a greener Christmas

Christmas is a great opportunity to spend time with friends and family and take a well earned break. It is also perfect for thinking about reducing our environmental footprint and saving electricity. More >

National e-waste recycling scheme a first

What do we do with our old televisions and computers? It's a question many of us have wondered about for a long time. In future, we'll ask it more frequently, as we all switch over to digital TV and our workplaces and households continue to upgrade PCs and laptops. More >

Let's clear the air in NSW

The NSW Government has launched a new education program, Let's Clear the Air, to support the community to take action to protect NSW air quality, particularly in urban areas. More >

Also in this issue...

Become a fan of energy efficiency Visions of sustainability at education conference Western Sydney homes reduce power use Climate change song for Chinese community Training today's workers for tomorrow's economy Bush foods and Botanic Gardens tours Guide to business in a low carbon NSW economy New Year's Resolution – BYO coffee cup Diary and events - December to February

Upcoming Events

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New Resources

cleartheair.nsw.gov.au includes information and resources on improving air quality.

Newsflash

Free cycling training

AustCycle and the Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW are providing FREE cycling training vouchers to NSW organisations, councils and community groups. Email On Your Bike for more details or apply via AustCycle

Enviro Inspiro! winners

Congratulations to Enviro Inspire! winners Keira High School, Callaghan College and Southern Cross School K-12. Visit the Department of Education and Training website for more.

Living Sustainably

Living Sustainably contains news and resources from sustainability programs within partnerships, local government, businesses, community groups, non-government organisations, and the Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW (DECCW).

Living Sustainably is brought to you by the
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Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW.

DECC 2009/614 | ISSN 1833-2153

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