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Live Green

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The choices we make everyday have a collective impact on the future of our planet.

How we use the Earth's finite resources has implications for our natural environment and our climate – including managing the consequences of climate change.

City of Sydney wants to lead the way by make sustainable choices easier.

Through innovation and new partnerships, the City is making its own operations more sustainable, and supporting residents and businesses to adopt sustainable practices.

There are many simple actions we can all take to make a difference, and many will also save us money.

Together, we can help our planet, make sustainable choices and live green.

Here you’ll find information on workshops, publications and programs to help us all live more sustainably.

 

Why Live Green?
Our future depends on all of us leading more sustainable livestyles. Per capita, Australians leave a large environmental footprint, this is mainly due to the burning of fossil fuels for energy, our high water consumption and generation of waste that goes to landfill.

Live Green House
The Live Green House is a transportable, interactive, urban home that provides practical information on sustainable living.

The Live Green House, complete with a range of experts in sustainable design, energy, water and waste, will be part of next year’s Chinese New Year celebrations - Belmore Park, 12 -14 February 2010.

See time lapse video of the installation of the Live Green House at Taylor Square.

Green Apartments
Sustainable living materials for apartment dwellers. Information and presentations.

Saving Energy & GreenPower
Information on saving energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions and switching to 100% accredited GreenPower.

Rebates
Details on government rebates for solar power, solar hot-water, water tanks, water-efficient products and insulation. FREE Home Sustainability Assessment and $10,000 interest-free Green Loan and more.

Green Seminars & Workshops
Information on sustainable living seminars, Watershed workshops and events.

Growing Food
Information for creating gardens and green spaces on balconies, roofs, vertical walls.

Contacts & important phone numbers
Details for a range of service providers, emergency contact numbers for water, electricity and reporting environmental disasters, injured wildlife and tree vandalism.

Resources & downloads
Information, publications and further reading.

 

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Last Updated: Monday 16 November, 2009

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