These pages list environmentally-friendly businesses and organisations local to, or servicing, the Illawarra region.
If you’d like to suggest a business to add, please [email Darren](mailto:darren@pool-room.com).
##Green Loans Sustainability Assessors
– [Donna Alfeo](mailto:djalfeo@bigpond.net.au) ph 0414-620-467 (Illawarra area)
– [Stephen Daly](mailto:sd.energysmart@gmail.com) ph 02 4480-6026 (based in Shoalhaven, but also servicing Kiama Municipality)
– [Ian Ferguson](mailto:spags@aapt.net.au) ph 02 4421-2437 or 0410-612-437 (covers Dapto, Shellharbour to Bawley Point)
For more information about the Green Loans Sustainability Assessments, visit the Government’s [Green Loans website](http://www.environment.gov.au/greenloans/assessments/index.html).
##Household Products
– [Eco Manifesto](http://www.ecomanifesto.com.au), Gerringong. Beeswax candles, personal care products, homewares, green cleaning supplies, books, CDs, toys and more. Online store and local markets.
##Building Supplies
– **Cosmo Lighting**, Shop 3/9-11 Princes Highway, Albion Park Rail, ph 4257 9111. Experts in energy efficient lighting options, including LED lighting.
##Gardening Supplies
– [Remin](http://www.remin.com.au), Jamberoo. 100% organic multi-mineral rock dust for addition to garden beds to provide elements and minerals essential to healthy plant growth.
– [Fresh By Nature](http://www.freshbynature.com.au/), Gerringong. The New South Wales agent for BYAP Aquaponics systems (combining fish raising with hydroponic vegetable growing).
##Recycling
– [Technical Aid for the Disabled](http://www.technicalaidnsw.org.au/Services/Computers/computers.php) at Unanderra takes donations of old computer equipment, which they refurbish and provide to people with a disability. The local phone number is 4271 6562.
– [Dan’s Metals](http://www.dansmetals.com.au/). Picks up whitegoods, hot water systems, roofing iron, guttering, car parts, batteries, etc for recycling. Services Bulli to Gerringong, and west to the escarpment.
##Computers and Technology
– [Little Blowhole Computers](http://www.ironstone.com.au/products/ecopc.html) in Kiama has a great range of ‘green PCs’. These PCs are designed to use much less power than standard desktops (just 25-80 Watts), saving you money and carbon emissions.
##Sustainability Information
– [Sustainable Illawarra](http://sustainableillawarra.com.au/) is a great local sustainability resource. You can also [email them](mailto:mail@sustainableillawarra.com.au) or ring their hotline on 4227 7453 with specific questions.
– [Sustainable Housing Forum](http://www.sustainablehousingforums.com/) promotes sustainable living on the South Coast and Southern Highlands of NSW through their travelling exhibition.
– [Futureworld](http://www.futureworld.org.au/) is a display facility open to the public that demonstrates innovative environmentally friendly technologies.
– [Alternative Technology Association](http://www.ata.org.au/) (ATA), publishers of Sanctuary and ReNew magazines.
##Community Groups
– [Jamberoo FutureCare](http://jamberoofuturecare.googlepages.com/) and [Kiama FutureCare](http://kiamafuturecare.org) are community groups working to raise awareness and encourage sustainable lifestyles within their respective townships and surrounding areas.
– [Wollongong Climate Action Network](http://www.wcan.org.au/) (WCAN) is a local community group encouraging individuals, businesses and political parties to take action on climate change.
– [Illawarra SeedSavers Network](http://www.seedsavers.net/lsn/illawarra-seedsavers-network)
##Transport
– [Levin Electric](http://electric.levin.id.au/) at Corrimal are the sole NSW distributor of the [Vectrix](http://www.vectrix.com/) electric motorcycle.