Environment » Sustainability
Council consults on Power Melbourne
The City of Melbourne and two other neighbouring councils have identified 16 proposed locations for new neighbourhood batteries that will help deliver more renewable energy to inner-city locals, with consultation kicking off this month.
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Council trial making high-rise composting a reality
In an Australian-first, the City of Melbourne has introduced its Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) collection service in high-rise buildings through a 12-month pilot program.
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Dress to impress with fashion for the planet
The Young Mercy Links at the Mercy Hub in Carlton North is a group of post-high school young adults committed to social justice and mercy through volunteering and education.
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Give your garments a longer life
Each year Australians acquire an average of 27 kilograms of new clothing per person and discard around 23 kilograms of clothing into landfill.
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Community plants 2000 new plants at Royal Park
Thousands of native plants have been planted at Royal Park in a community effort to bring native vegetation and wildlife back into the space.
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Carlton community garden “a melting pot” of cultures
From composting, to e-waste recycling, to caring for local chickens, the Carlton Neighbourhood Learning Centre’s (CNLC’s) community garden is a hub of activity.
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Locals working to protect Royal Park biodiveristy
As the largest green space in the City of Melbourne, Royal Park is considered “the lungs of the city”.
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Dress to impress with fashion for the planet
Community plants 2000 new plants at Royal Park
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