Sustainability

Householders’ Options to Protect the Environment Inc. (HOPE) aims to raise awareness of, and encourage active participation in, waste minimisation and the conservation of energy and resources. HOPE seeks to promote its charter through individuals, families, community groups and businesses who embrace the philosophy of HOPE and spread this philosophy of sustainable living to others.

The HOPE Charter:

HOPE encourages people to take responsibility for their relationship with the environment in their daily lives.

HOPE members have the following aims: to use as little as possible of energy and resources; to create minimal pollution, both directly and indirectly; to prefer, in general, renewable to non-renewable, natural to manufactured, and local to imported; and to support and promote ’best practice’ natural resource management and landcare activities.

HOPE encourages people: to view environmental problems in their local, economic and global context; to use what is already there, making the most of existing resources, technology and community networks; and to create, communicate, and celebrate lifestyles which reduce consumption and improve quality of life.

While HOPE endorses individual action, it also encourages people to act together in their local community, and in society as a whole, to further these aims.

HOPE is a non-profit organisation, and is not affiliated with any political party. Whether you live in urban, rural or regional Australia, you too can lessen your impact on the global environment, by adopting sustainable living practices at home, at work and at school. HOPE’s head office is located in Toowoomba, Queensland and has members and supporters throughout Australia. We hold face-to-face meetings four times a year, whilst keeping in regular contact by email and through our website.

Think globally, but act locally.