We need an Eco-Centric approach  and long-term planning in the way we look at our lives, actions and  choices

Eco Suppliers

Lots of good information on sustainable products are available in Alternative Technology Association's "ReNew" publication.

Lighting:

Creative Lighting Solutions – Byron Industrial Estate. Ph.6680 7007
An excellent range of compact fluoro (CFL) standard lights, CFL and LED lights that can replace halogens, CFL external spotlights at great prices. Also sells a range of light fixtures, lamps and good quality ceiling fans etc.)

One Stop Green Shop, Byron 6684 6202
Lighting and a range of other "green" products. Visit their website.

The Eco Hardware Store – NECO, Phone 1300 882 640
Carry a vast array of items including lights, shower heads, eco-friendly products, rainwater tanks, worm farms. Available mail order or visit their website

Paint:

Byron Paint Factory, Byron industrial Estate Ph: 6685 8555
Use recycled re-refined fossil fuels as well as greenhouse smart eco-living paint/ water based paint, environmentally healthy and animal friendly.

Renewable Energy Systems:

Rainbow Power Company, Nimbin, Ph: 6689 1430.
Renewable energy systems (including Solar): Photo voltaic systems, solar pumping systems for swimming pools & pool heating systems.

Solar Systems:

Quality Solar & Plumbing, Ph: 6684 4131
(Edwards standard system)

Eco-Options, Ballina, Ph: 6686.8887
(Endless Solar evacuated tube solar HWS)

Air-Conditioners – Ph: 1300 729 573–
Solar air-conditioner/ evaporative cooler, not suitable for hot humid areas.
Read this important article: The CON in air-conditioners

Other:

GIFT CERTIFICATES:
Climate Friendly – car and aircraft travel offsets.
Rainforest Rescue – phone 1300 763 611 to purchase a gift card to support the saving of rainforests.

MAGAZINES:
ReNew quarterly magazine, (very interesting and useful Information). Published by Alternative Technology Association.