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Smarter, Cleaner, Greener - March 2018
Clean Up Australia Day
Local residents, community groups, schools and businesses joined forces earlier this month for the annual Clean Up Australia Day activities.The City of Ryde had an impressive 22 community groups, 6 businesses and 13 schools that volunteered to pull on gloves to clean up our parks, natural areas, rivers and creeks.
“A big thank you and well done to everyone who participated in Clean Up Australia Day. A massive amount of rubbish was collected by hand and removed from the environment, making the City of Ryde more enjoyable for all. Our parks and rivers are valuable, so put your rubbish in the bin and reduce litter in the first place.” Mayor Clr Jerome Laxale said.
Become A Bushcare Volunteer
Each month volunteers from across Ryde help out at 24 different Bushcare sites. While regenerating bushland they have fun, get fit and contribute to a better environment. Why not give it a try? No experience necessary and there's no obligation to attend. All tools, gloves and training provided. Visit our Bushcare page to see a map with locations of our groups and information on how to be become involved.
World Water Day Celebrations
Come and celebrate World Water Day with us at Field of Mars. Participate in activities and talks that show how vital a healthy waterway is to supporting biodiversity. Spot a water dragon, meet some rescue turtles and get up close and personal with an eel (if you dare!)
Household Chemical CleanOut
It’s time to clean out the cupboards, garage or shed and safely dispose of any old or unwanted household chemicals. Join us at this free drive-through and drop-off service for household quantities of chemicals. No walk ins or bicycle drop off. For safety reasons please stay in your vehicle.
Elouera Reserve Upgraded
As part of the Shrimptons Creek Precinct Activation project, the City of Ryde has upgraded Elouera Reserve for workers, families, students, local residents and shoppers in the area to enjoy, so get out and get active! The upgrade includes a new filtered water station, so you can use the bubbler or refill your water bottle to stay hydrated.
100 Resilient Cities Program
City of Ryde is proud to be an Ambassador Council in the 100 Resilient Cities program. This is a global initiative funded by the Rockefeller Foundation is aimed at helping address the top shocks and stressors that can impact our community. We're working with other councils across Sydney to draft strategies aimed at building resilience into our communities. The program focuses on impacts from globalisation, urbanisation and climate change.
Introduction to Bushcare
Ever wondered what bushcare is all about, or interested in volunteering and don't know where to start? Join us at this free 1-day workshop to find out now.
Seniors' Week Guided Walk
Join us for a special guided walk to celebrate the Seniors' Festival. Starting in Anderson Park, take in local history and sites along the Ryde River Walk.
Facts And Tips
- The City of Ryde now has 16 filtered water stations in parks throughout the local area. In the 6-month period (July–December 2017) 8,445 litres of water were consumed, which is the equivalent of 14,075 single use plastic water bottles (600ml) not being produced and potentially littered in our environment.
- Did you know the City of Ryde provides a medical waste disposal service to prevent syringes and dialysis tubing being disposed of in your general waste bins? Full sharps containers can be disposed of at no cost via one of 14 participating pharmacies. City of Ryde residents can also collect free empty sharps containers from our Customer Service Centre at 1 Pope St, Ryde. [Learn More]
Sustainability News And Views
- Want to live a low carbon life but not sure how? Join the 1 million women carbon challenge and learn how with a few changes to your habits you can cut a tonne of pollution from your life and more. Check out their pollution cutting activity centre that lists over 50 ways to cut pollution covering energy, money, household, food, travel shopping, sharing and a special girls section. Choose the activities that work for you and once you register, come back at any time to add some more. [Learn More]
- Are you in the market for a new fridge or dishwasher? Check out this article on how to purchase sustainable white goods. [Learn More]
Upcoming Events
Sat 24 March: World Water Day Celebrations [Book Now]
Sat 24 & Sun 25 March: Household Chemical CleanOut [Learn More]
Sat 7 April: Introduction to Bushcare workshop [Book Now]
Tues 10 April: Your Waste Adventure Tour [Book Now]
Tues 10 April: Seniors' Week Guided Walk [Book Now]
6-12 May: International Compost Awareness Week [Learn More]
Sat 12 May: Compost and Worm Farm Workshop [Book Now]
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