TEC has been campaigning for environment protection in the city and country, changing government policy, advising the community and challenging business - since 1972.

We have run over 100 successful campaigns protecting our forests, rivers, coasts and wetlands; promoting recycling and the use of green energy; new laws to reduce pollution and support community involvement in development decisions; expansion of public transport; and reducing the environmental footprint of the economy.

How will the funds be used?

Since our formation, we have depended on donations to carry out our work. We are a lean organisation and don't spend a lot on administration and marketing - the vast majority of your donation is used for environmental campaigns; research into urgent environmental problems and solutions; and helping the community, business and government adopt environmental sustainability.

Key Areas of Expenditure

• Combating global warming
• Recycling of electronic waste, batteries
• Campaigning for a national container deposit scheme
• Saving rivers from coal mining
• Protecting our natural areas and their threatened species
• Building the green economy
• Ensuring politicians hear the environmental message