‘ecoce’ (pronounced eco-see) is an environmental collective based in Byron Bay on the North Coast of NSW, Australia. It encompasses the following elements:

• Agency… representing a wide variety of environmental artists and conceptual designers
  
• Consultancy… offering a wide range of ESD consultancy services
  
• Concept Store… innovative, environmentally friendly products from a range of industries.

Complimentary to this, we offer a highly professional web-portal facility which includes a database of artists, tour operators, eco-businesses and consultants, community associations, cultural groups, non-profit and environmental organisations from a variety of industries within the region and beyond.
Relevant information regarding any of our products and services is available from the appropriate links on the website or by contacting our head office on the details provided.

Background…
Chris Bird is the founder of ‘ecoce’ and has spent the previous 4-years researching and developing the business. He has lived in Sydney and overseas for the past 12-years, studying and working in the building and organic food industries, although more recently in the tourism industry.
With overwhelming support from local community groups and like-minded businesses, Chris hopes to create a platform for better understanding the environment in which we live, by offering ecologically sound alternatives to various aspects of everyday living.

Aims...
Our primary aim is to promote ecologically sustainable living by highlighting ways in which we can reduce our impact upon the environment throughout all aspects of society. This includes administering the following aims within the various elements of our surrounding environment, including the:

• Built Environment… showcase alternative building techniques and land management systems
  
• Natural Environment… utilise minimal impact practices and conserve natural eco-systems
  
• Cultural Environment… promote cultural awareness and establish community trade associations.

Philosophy…
Our commitment is to a more ecologically sustainable future! This will be achieved by exploring natural, organic alternatives and innovative design processes that reflect community interest, enhance consumer awareness and effectively reduce our overall environmental impact.
All possible aspects of our business adhere to the following guidelines:

• Environmental Sustainability… preservation of biodiversity and natural heritage, the responsible use of natural resources and prevention of pollution and waste
  
• Social Responsibility… respect the integrity of local cultures, the importance of indigenous communities and the conservation of cultural heritage and social structure
  
• Economic Viability… committed to cooperate with communities and people to use local products and skills where possible.

We will endeavour to maintain these principles, so as to have enterprising, environmentally aware communities that are practical, dynamic and healthy places to live and work. In doing so we hope to inspire, educate and inform our clients to better understand and manage the resources they use, whilst ensuring the survival and growth of the region’s biodiversity, cultural heritage and built environment for future generations to embrace and enjoy.

Membership…
We are a member of the Ethical Enterprise Network, which is a national organisation for enterprises that are seeking ethical ways of doing profitable business. We are also actively involved with various community groups and hold memberships with a number of non-government organisations (NGO’s) working to protect all aspects of the environment.