Australia has a lot to offer the world as communities worldwide move to embrace the concept of sustainability. Motivated by the needs of an ancient continent and propelled by a tradition of innovation, Australian companies have developed unique solutions to the environmental challenges Australia faces. Australian companies have been innovative and collaborative, creating enormous opportunities for export as the global shift to sustainability gathers pace.

“Australia is now able to offer solutions to problems faced by other countries around the world,” said Charles Allen, AO, Chairman of the book’s Advisory Group. “Solutions for a Sustainable Future is a publication that will be instrumental in promoting the capabilities of Australia’s sustainable solutions.”

Edited by Alan Tate, with chapters written by leading industry journalists Susan Brown and Phil Dickie, and the team from The Natural Edge Project, Nick Palousis, Karlson 'Charlie' Hargroves, Michael H. Smith and Cheryl Paten; Solutions for a Sustainable Future describes how Australia's expertise has been applied to manage the vitally important issues of water, waste, land, energy and air. It also describes the emerging challenges in our cities and how Australia is employing new approaches to transport, urban design, and building and construction. Cities are being redesigned to use less water, create less waste, and to help people lead healthier lives.

“An organisation’s ability to develop in a sustainable fashion is directly connected to its competitiveness and market value,” said Project Patron, the Hon. Ian MacFarlane, Minister for Industry, Tourism and Resources. “Solutions for a Sustainable Future will help Australian enterprises present their credentials to senior business and government decision makers around the world.”

Solutions for a Sustainable Future has been produced by Focus Books in partnership with leading companies committed to sustainable development including.

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Solutions for Sustainable Future was launched on 27 April 2005 at the Business Council for Sustainable Energy Conference Dinner as part of SE2005, the premier event for the Sustainable Energy industry.

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