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Carbon neutral

Reducing energy use and improving the efficiency of our buildings, street lighting and fleet. Using GreenPower and greenhouse offsets. More

Environmental Management Plan

The City of Sydney has developed an Environmental Management Plan which establishes the environmental vision, targets and actions for Council and the local government area.

Green Your Life

The City has developed a guide to help you tread lightly on the earth and reduce your environmental impacts. Its easy. Download a PDF version of the guide.

State of Environment

The 2006/07 report has been published with latest environmental trends and programs. More

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Quick things you can do now

Green Power

One of the easiest ways to immediately reduce your greenhouse emissions at little cost. Ask your retailer for 100% accredited Green Power. More

For suppliers GreenPower

For pricing GreenPower Price Watch

For best products Green Electricity Watch

Water Saving

Sydney Water have many ways to save water in the home including the low cost household retrofit and rebates on water efficient washing machines and rainwater tanks. Try their Interactive House. More

Rate your home

Visit the NABERS website to rate the energy and water efficiency of your home. Take a virtual tour of your home using the Energy Explorer and find ways to save on your energy bills.

Get involved

Visit The Watershed (Sustainability Resource Centre) for environmental advice, workshops, information and products. The Watershed 218 King Street, Newtown. Ph 02 9519 6366

Green Lease Guide

A new guide has been developed to help commercial office tenants reduce their environmental impacts. Download a PDF version of the guide.

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What is the City doing?

CitySwitch Green Office

CitySwitch Green Office is a national tenant energy management program run in partnership between the cities of Sydney, North Sydney, Parramatta, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane and Adelaide and state government agencies. The program works with tenants to improve office energy efficiency. More

Energy Savings Plan

Review of our properties, street lighting and fleet has identified measures to reduce our greenhouse emissions by 14%. More

Environmental Grants Program

Grants for non-profit organisations providing environmental benefit. More

Recent Awards

The City one a Local Government and Shires Associations Award and was runner up in the Keep Australia Beautiful Sustainable Cities Awards. More

Plant a card

Request your free seed embedded postcard that can be planted to grow a native tree. More

Water projects

The City has 49 water re-use projects installed or scheduled for installation. More

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