Climate Change

Overview
About sustainable tourism and why it's important

Tools and Tips
Tools, tips and checklists to help reduce your energy use, water use and waste

Certification Schemes
Recognised environmental certification schemes for the tourism industry

Consultants
Sustainability consultants that have directly contributed to Tasmania's tourism industry

Green Marketing
Simple rules to help tell your environmental sustainability story to your consumers

Green Events
Tips on how to run a green event and maintain a competitive advantage

Green Tea - a local program
A program guiding operators through a Tourism Environmental Audit (TEA) and measure and reduce their impact on the environment

Industry Examples
Organisations that have implemented sustainable tourism efficiencies and tell their story on their websites

Useful Websites
Other websites with tools, resources and contacts to help reduce carbon emissions.

Eco Tips for Everyone

Ten easy ways for everyone to reduce their effect on climate change:

1. Sign up for accredited green electricity (ask Aurora about their green wind power)
2. Take public transport wherever possible or buy a smaller car
3. Reduce your electricity use by installing energy efficient light bulbs and turning off the lights and appliances at the wall when not in use
4. Reduce hot water heating by taking shorter showers and installing water saving shower heads
5. Replace old washing machines and fridges with the best energy and water efficient models available
6. Replace old hot water systems with solar systems
7. Install a rainwater tank preferably plumbed internally, and plant drought tolerant plants in the garden
8. Buy locally grown produce wherever possible
9. Join a local environment or landcare group or donate money to an organisation looking after your local area
10. Educate your children and friends on the importance of taking personnel action right now.