ATA was established in 1980 and is now Australia’s leading, independent organisation providing households with practical advice, information and resources on sustainable living. Our services cover roof-top solar power, solar hot water systems, small scale wind energy, rainwater collection tanks, grey-water systems, environmentally sustainable building design and alternative fuels. ATA provides service to over 5000 members including: free, practical advice on sustainable technology and practice in the home; quarterly issues of ReNew, Australia’s premier magazine on practical sustainable living; free online library with thousands of articles and guides on sustainable living ideas; discounts from the ATA webshop on a wide range of sustainable building and renewable technology supplies; regular updates on ATA activities; and free membership to local ATA branches, where new members can get face-to-face advice, exchange information and network with like-minded people. ATA publishes Sanctuary magazine, which brings together Australia’s leading architects and their cutting edge designs to inspire anyone wanting a modern home designed for style, comfort and with the environment in mind. ATA advocates in both government and industry arenas to ensure Australians have access to the ideas, information, technology and support they need to make their homes more sustainable.