The Watershed Sustainable Business Program
The Watershed Sustainable Business Program offers local businesses an environmental consultation with ongoing support and advice on how they can become more sustainable.
Business Environmental Best Practice Kits
Businesses can receive a free Watershed Business Environmental Best Practice Kit.
Environmental Initiatives for Business
Since 2002, The Watershed volunteer program has developed into an integral component of the centre's operations. Volunteers assist in the shopfront, deliver workshops and develop specific programs such as BagBusters and No Butts in Newtown.
What the Program can do for Your Business
- Provide information, advice & solutions to benefit environmental performance;
- Facilitate partnerships; and
- Provide incentive for change through recognition of local businesses with good environmental performance.
Resources
- Business self-assessment checklist (see download below)
- Case studies publicising good business practice
- Staff environmental training
- No Butts in Newtown (NBIN) dispenser
- Bagbusters campaign information
- Real Estate Initiative information packs
- On-going advice and support
- Information on other Watershed Programs (workshops, volunteering, shopfront, reference library etc.)
- Information on other sustainable business initiatives offered by other organisations including but not limited to;
Village Green - Managed Sustainable Services
Website: Village Green
Marrickville Council - Target Sustainability @Marrickville
Website: Marrickville Council Target Sustainability@Marrickville
DECC - Sustainable Business
Website: DECC Sustainable Advantage
Ethnic Communities' Council of NSW - Waterless Wok Stoves
Website: Ethnic Community Council
Water Saver Grant
Website: Water Saver Grant
Download
- Business Self Assessment Checklist | PDF 246Kb
