Edited by the Institute for Social Research, Swinburne University of Technology

Sustainable by Design

19 June 2009 

A practical online resource for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) focusing on improving sustainability performance with design being the catalyst to achieve this success.

The aim of this ‘How to Kit’ on Sustainability is to highlight the economic, environmental and social value of addressing environmental factors in the creation of products, services and spaces.

 

The tips and guidelines in this kit have an operational focus and will help to improve overall environmental management in your business. Wherever relevant, the kit also highlights the role of good design in helping deliver quality outcomes that are environmentally preferable.

 

Noticeboard

16 February 2010

RMIT University in Melbourne runs a degree program where groups of
communication research‐trained students work on a communication research
project for a not‐for‐profit client.

14 January 2010

The National Prison Book Program provides prisoners with free reading materials. Our aim is to provide books to prisoners and enhance prison library and educational services.

13 January 2010

ACCAN is establishing an Independent Grants Panel (‘the Panel’) to make recommendations about the allocation of Grants. We are calling for Expressions of Interest to join the Panel which has three (3) positions available.