A Sustainable Year in Review
The results are in and it's confirmed that Council once again achieved sustainable success last financial year. We delivered a range of projects including: - All Council facilities are now powered by 100% renewable energy
- 880 plants sown on nature strips
- Six additional electric vehicle chargers installed
- 1,719 volunteer hours at 25 Bushcare sites
- 126kg of litter collected through HarbourCare
- 41 Meet Your Neighbour events for 1,700 residents
- 584 tonnes of items recycled at the Community Recycling Centre
- 249 street trees planted
- 1.7 tonnes of soft plastics recycled with RecycleSmart
- Urban Forest Strategy adopted
- 16 buildings participated in the Apartment Waste Improvement Program
Well done to all residents and a big thank you for your support.
Free online program We've teamed up with experts to deliver a free online course, @home, on how to live more sustainably. Learn how to reduce food waste, the power of going solar, the latest on electric vehicles, plus more. Sign up to @home for free.
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Save money and energyThe Greener Apartments Program is a free Council initiative to assist apartment buildings and strata schemes reduce their common area energy and water use and save money. Receive free independent advice and support. Find out more and apply.
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Sustainable advicePlanning to build or renovate your home? The Sustainable Building Advisory Service is a free service for residents. Receive a one-on-one consultation with an architect and learn all about the sustainable initiatives that can be incorporated into your new home or renovation. Discover more.
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Save the dateRotary Fair and Sustainability Lane is on Sunday 8 October. We're seeking applications from community organisations and businesses interested in having a stall at Sustainability Lane. It's a great opportunity to showcase your good work to the community. Find out more and apply.
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War on wasteWar on Waste is back on our screens and this season covers plastic, food, and fashion waste. Inspired to take action? Try: - BYO coffee cups and takeaway containers
- Compost at home. Get a discounted compost or worm farm.
- Visit one of our many op shops! Watch now on ABC iView. Get more tips.
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Repair CaféGet electrical items, clothes, jewellery, ceramics, shoes, bags, umbrellas, and more repaired for free at our local Repair Café. They also sharpen knives and gardening tools. All repairs are free and donations are welcomed. Open Sunday 6 August and Sunday 13 August from 2:00pm - 4:00pm at 180 Longueville Road. Find out more.
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@home: A Chef's Guide to Loving Leftovers
@home: Menu Planning Like A Pro
Science Week: Innovation - Powering Future Industries
Living with Brush-turkeys
Tip of the monthWatch this free webinar on Council programs including: - Sustainability rebates
- Discounted compost bins and worm farms
- Apartment Waste
Improvement Program
Watch online now.
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