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desertSMART COOLmob is a network of over 500 households in Alice Springs committed to DesertSMART living.
A program of the Arid Lands Environment Centre (ALEC), desertSMART COOLmob has been successfully delivering environmental education programs to Alice Springs residents since its inception in 2001.
A program of:

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Latest News & Updates
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Earthship Seminar in Alice Springs
Posted on April 26, 2012 | No CommentsdesertSMART COOLmob and Earthship Australia are proud to announce a night of presentations, film and discussion on the revolutionary architecture method of Earthship Biotecture. The night will be lead by... -
Compost No Load of Scrap
Posted on April 16, 2012 | No CommentsHave you ever looked at pumpkin skins, carrot ends and potato peelings as you put them in the bin and asked “What are the alternatives? Compost bins just go smelly... -
Media Release: Perth Sustainability Gurus to Run Award Winning Course in Alice
Posted on March 12, 2012 | No CommentsRenowned sustainability gurus Shani Graham and Tim Darby from the Perth based Ecoburbia group will be coming the Alice Springs this month to run the award winning Living Smart sustainable... -
Clean up with the Cash for Container Scheme
Posted on February 24, 2012 | No CommentsThis year there’s an added sweetener for those taking to the streets to clean up your favourite part of Alice Springs on Clean Up Australia Day, Sunday March 4th - ... -
Living Smart Facilitator Training in Alice Springs
Posted on February 22, 2012 | No CommentsDon’t miss out on this unique opportunity to become an accredited trainer in the award winning Living Smart sustainability course. The course will focus on developing training skills for sustainability... -
Is Alice Springs ready for Peak Oil?
Posted on February 3, 2012 | 2 CommentsIs Alice Ready for Peak Oil? Last week, Daily Telegraph journalist Piers Ackerman produced a piece in that paper relating to a Federal Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional... -
Traffic Jam Against Olympic Dam
Posted on November 4, 2011 | 3 CommentsThe Federal and South Australian governments have granted BHP Billiton approval for the expansion of Olympic Dam, which will become the biggest open-cut uranium mine in the world. The expansion... -
Tune Up Your Swampy in time for Summer
Posted on November 4, 2011 | 4 CommentsSwampies and their familiar whirr are synonymous with summers in Alice Springs. Up to 90% of households in town have at least one system installed. With the mercury on the... -
Water Week 16th – 22nd October
Posted on October 14, 2011 | No CommentsThis Sunday is the first day of National Water Week and with summer approaching, romanticised images of children and dogs playing on the lawn under sprinklers comes to mind. But... -
Ride to Work Day: Tuesday October the 12th
Posted on October 13, 2011 | No CommentsRide to Work on Tuesday the 12th of October and show Australia what a real cycling city looks like. Next Tuesday is National Ride to Work Day, a day to...
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Earthship Seminar in Alice Springs
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Centralian Advocate Article
Compost No Load of Scrap
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Media Release: Perth Sustainability Gurus to Run Award Winning Course in Alice
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Centralian Advocate Article
Clean up with the Cash for Container Scheme
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News & Updates
Living Smart Facilitator Training in Alice Springs
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Centralian Advocate Article
Is Alice Springs ready for Peak Oil?
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News & Updates
Traffic Jam Against Olympic Dam
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Climate Change
Tune Up Your Swampy in time for Summer
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News & Updates
Water Week 16th – 22nd October
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News & Updates
Ride to Work Day: Tuesday October the 12th
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