How much energy is saved recycling one aluminium can?
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What natural resources are saved by recycling paper?
An answer will be given by moving your mouse over the image but a more detailed answer is given by clicking on the image. For further information visit the Waster Paper Recycling webpage.
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What is meant by sustainable gardens and landscapes?
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What does the term sustainability mean to an engineer?
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What does the term sustainability mean to an architect or builder?
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What does the term sustainability mean in mathematics?
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Bittu Sahgal's video on the sustainability of Our Planet is a powerful message as to what has been, is and should be. [approx 5mins]
Shining a Light on Sustainability is an introductory video from the Australian Research Institute for Environment and Sustainability. [approx 19mins]
Links are here for John Kuprenas and Matthew Frederick's ten commandments on Environmental Engineering and their sustainability Venn diagram
according to their code of social responsibility.
Australia's NABERS [National Australian Built Environment Rating System] website measures the environmental performance of Australian buildings, tenancies and homes. Put simply, NABERS measures the energy efficiency, water usage, waste management and indoor environment quality of a building or tenancy and its impact on the environment.
Planet Ark's Fact Sheets webpage is available by clicking here. |