Lodestar was founded to provide assistance and support to busy businesses and people. It is also a platform to encourage people to think more about the effects of what they do, from their daily lives to the office, from business meetings to weddings.

It is believed that changes in our approach towards our resources and how we use them, which are now under way globally, are giving rise to the sixth major wave of innovation since the start of the industrial revolution. This sixth wave taps green chemistry, biomimicry, industrial ecology and other sustainability innovations. More efficient use of resources is the key to producing goods and services more sustainably and it is cost-effective.

We don't know where this wave may lead us and there is much work to be done, but it would appear the changes are occurring none too soon.

We hope that by providing the services we do, we will generate such interest within our community to use our natural resources more wisely and efficiently; that people will take up the challenges that face us today, embrace and effect change in all areas of their lives, and make a real difference.

How Is Lodestar Endeavouring To Make A Difference?

Lodestar Administration & Events is working hard towards achieving appropriate environmental certification so that you can have even greater confidence in our systems. Our administrative services are also guided by the Australian Ecolabel Program Good Environmental Choice Australia Standard for Services - Administrative Services.

We monitor and record our paper consumption, gas, electricity and water usage; recycling and waste. Our lightbulbs are all energy-savers; our heating/cooling is set to 21 degrees; we have a thermometer in the refridgerator to monitor the temperature; if printing is necessary, it is always double-sided; we recycle spent printer cartridges; try to stay up to date with developments in technology and we are always on the alert for other ways to reduce our impact, such as buying our supplies locally wherever possible.

Bicycle riding and walking is encouraged by Lodestar but our vehicle is with Greenfleet to assist in offsetting our emissions.

Our electricity supply is currently 50% Greenpower Accredited.

Try some of these initiatives yourself and add up the savings!

• Source products/services from suppliers who actively support sustainability themselves;
• Actively promote the use of systems that are sustainable and encourage the uptake of sustainability principles by the community wherever possible;
• Achieving appropriate environmental certifications and accreditations;
• Being instrumental in raising awareness of local and global issues in the community;
• Engaging and empowering organisations and the community at large to act on environmental issues, particularly in the local region;
• Being open to partnerships with other organisations and service providers to achieve its aims within the community;
• Actively recognising clients who have succeeded in reducing their impact on the environment;
• As a community member, Lodestar will always embrace and promote ethical procurement and business practices and actively contributes to the community through ethical and sustainable sponsorships, memberships and voluntary work.