The below is a collection of websites that are aimed at educating and raising awareness of human impact of the landscape, and furthermore the planet.

To the Landscape Architect,

The tools of our trade can have a real impact on the planet, our ‘home’. The sustainability shift has been upon us for some time now… and some of you may be responding to the call. However, are you as a temporary guest on this planet aware you can implement the sustainable movement at every scale? From the materials you specify for your masterpiece to the disposal method of the waste you personally create each day?

The big picture - Global links

Home project:
http://www.home-2009.com/us/index.html

Links to National Geographic:
http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/global-warming/toxic-waste-overview.html
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2008/01/high-tech-trash/carroll-text

Urban design:
http://www.renewablecity.org/

Saving ink:
http://www.ecofont.eu/splash_en_pro.html

Local Links (New Zealand / Auckland)

General:
http://www.sustainability.govt.nz/rubbish/composting
http://www.waitakere.govt.nz/AbtCit/ec/bldsus/index.asp
http://www.mfe.govt.nz/lovenz/
http://www.recycle.co.nz/
http://www.aucklandcity.govt.nz/council/services/rubbish/atozguide.asp

Hazardous waste:
http://www.hazmobile.govt.nz/

Correct disposal of electronic waste:
http://www.computerrecycling.co.nz
http://www.eday.org.nz/
http://www.vodafone.co.nz/about/corporate-responsibility/mobile-recycling.jspl

Campaign aimed at John Key to take action over climate change:
http://www.stuff.co.nz/environment/2763981/Green-loving-Kiwi-celebs-want-your-signatures/
(text ‘sign on’ to 874)

Food scraps (in the office or at home):
http://www.aucklandcity.govt.nz/Council/services/garden/compost.asp

Transport:
http://www.northshorecity.govt.nz/transport_and_roads/Public-transport/parknride.htm

What’s going down the drain?
http://www.ecostore.co.nz

If you would like to contribute to this links page email
Esther Hjelmstrom