The University of Newcastle, Australia

          

 

 Climate change adaptation in the rental sector

 

A project of the Centre for Urban and  Regional Studies, University of Newcastle funded by the National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility

Resources for renters

Below are external links to resources for tenants on living more sustainably and adapting to the impacts of climate change. Click the links to access.

YOUTUBE CLIPS

• Sustainable Gardening Australia and Footprint Flicks 'How to' guides: Information on compositing, gardening for renters, mulching, growing food and worms
• Sustainable tip of the week 1-6: For informtion on reducing waste, water and food miles, upcycling and green cleaning, check out this series of clips
• How to reduce your energy bills: For more information on reducing energy use, by Sprout "Power House"
• Sustaining Rental Life Episodes 1-11: Watch our own Sustaining Rental life YouTube clips 

LOCAL COUNCILS

• Tips for sustainable living: Newcastle City Council
• Sustainable Neighbourhoods Program: a Lake Macquarie City Council program that supports communities to reduce their ecological footprint.
• Sustainable Neighbourhood guide: a Lake Macquarie City Council guide

NSW-SPECIFIC GUIDES

• Nature Conservation Council of NSW Sustainable Renters Guide: A sustainable renters guide produced for NSW tenants
• Save Power NSW: Information on rebates, resources and assistance on how to save power
• Love food hate waste: For information including recipes, menus and advice on how to reduce waste in your home
• Housing NSW 'Welcome to your home brochure': provides energy and water saving tips

OTHER AUSTRALIAN GUIDES AND RESOURCES

• Alternative Technology Association Sustainable Renters Guide: Advice on how to reduce energy and   water use, reduce waste and live more sustainably
• The Victorian Green Renters' Guide:  Sustainable living tips for renters
• Living Greener: Advice on state and national government rebates and assistance
• One Degree:Calculate your carbon footprint to see what you can do to lessen your environmental impact
• Green living for renters: G Magazine issue #26, May/June 2010
• Things you can do right now (no need to speak to your landlord first): guide by Environment Victoria
• Just Change helps landlords, tenants and housing managers with information on climate change and energy efficiency
• Green Renters provides tips and workshops on sustainable practices for renters