Lord Mayor of Sydney, Clover Moore AO and CEO of Goterra, Olympia Yarger.
The City of Sydney and food waste innovator Goterra will join forces in a 12-month trial to process up to 600 tonnes of food scraps collected in our food scraps recycling service. For the first time in NSW, insects will turn residential food scraps into protein-rich animal feed and fertiliser.
Photographer: City of Sydney / Nick Langley
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NSW first residential trial uses insects to transform food waste The larvae turn your scraps into animal feed and fertiliser.21 June 2024News
Call for artwork from refugee artistsShare your artwork of hope, welcome and belonging20 June 2024News
Watch: stories of courage and compassionFor Pride Month, we asked members and allies of our LGBTIQA+ communities to share powerful moments in their time.20 June 2024News
The other side of Pride: stepping out for a safer cityLandmark apologies and groundbreaking safety programs renew a commitment to LGBTIQA+ rights.17 June 2024News
'I'm a survivor': Meet our Refugee Week ambassadorsMeet Milad, Tahera, Yaser and Tariq. They share their experiences, their hopes and what freedom and family mean to them.14 June 2024News
Lights, camera, action: Sydney Film Festival opens Grab your choc tops and popcorn, and settle in for some great cinema from 5 to 16 June5 June 2024News
Families saddle up and ride on Sydney’s cycleways Our count shows women and parents with kids are increasingly enjoying the safe and separated lanes.5 June 2024News
5 ways to support Refugee WeekFrom events and volunteering to films and books, make a connection this year.3 June 2024News
Embark on a journey of cultures and stories on Sydney HarbourOlder LBTQ+ women and their friends are invited to board the Mari Nawi cruise and hear local history from a Sydney Aboriginal guide.31 May 2024News
What to do in Sydney this JuneMusic, movies, markets and more – Sydney’s events calendar heats up this winter.31 May 2024
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