Ecoce™ is a unique environmental organisation based in Byron Bay on the Far North Coast of NSW, Australia. Our main project is the development of an EcoCentre in the region consisting of the following facilities:

· Conference Rooms… state-of-the-art offices with conference facilities and meeting rooms
· Day Spa... herbal sauna, salt water spa, natural therapies, plunge pool, treatment rooms
· EcoStore... a broad range of Fair Trade, organic, recycled and eco-friendly products
· Education Facility... workshops, seminars and courses in ESD principles and systems
· Energy Shed… showcasing the various renewable energy systems used within the centre
· Native Nursery… hardy Australian bush varieties, succulents and gardening equipment
· Organic Café… organic health food and beverages, cultural artefacts, internet cafe, etc
· Recycling Facility… composting unit, worm farms, water treatment plant, waste system
· Travel Desk… booking cultural activities and nature-based ecotours within the region.

There will be parking and restroom facilities available on-site, as well as designated eating, recreational and relaxation areas. An extensive range of products and services will be available within the EcoCentre and also through our online internet facility.

Services
We will be offering a variety of consultancy services including; Building Design & Construction, Carbon Offsetting, Environmental Planning & Management, Land Management Systems, Sustainable Tourism Development, Recycling & Waste Services, and Renewable Energy Use. Complimentary to this, we will have a highly professional web-portal facility (directory) 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.

Background
Chris Bird is the founder of Ecoce and has spent the past 4-years researching the project. Having previously worked in the areas of energy-efficient building design, organic wholesale/retail and ecotourism; Chris hopes to utilise his extensive knowledge and experience from these industries to establish a business that is environmentally sensitive, readily available to the community and commercially viable in the current economic climate. With support from local community groups and like-minded individuals and 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
· Cultural Environment… promotes cultural awareness and establishes community relationships
· Natural Environment… utilise minimal impact practices and conserve natural eco-systems.

Philosophy
Our commitment is to a more ecologically sustainable future! This will be achieved by exploring natural, eco-friendly alternatives and innovative design processes that reflect community interest enhance consumer awareness and effectively reduce our overall environmental impact.

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 enjoy.

 

:: PO Box 274 Lennox Head NSW 2478 AUSTRALIA :: T. (02) 6687 4966 | M. (0411) 22 37 30

chris@ecoce.com.au