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Sustainability and eco design

Create a healthy, energy-efficient home

Find out how you can make your home warmer, drier and more energy efficient.

Live sustainably

Sustainable living starts with simple changes. Conserve energy, reduce waste, donate old curtains and make smart choices to minimise harmful effects on the environment.

Reduce waste from your business

Reduce waste from your business by conducting a waste audit. Observe how waste is generated and disposed to find ways to reduce, reuse and recycle.

Use eco design practices in your garden

There are eco design devices that you can create and use in your garden to help improve our waterways and minimise stormwater going through drains.

Get sustainability advice for your business

Get free advice on how to make your business more sustainable. Access organisations that share best practices and help you source for the right materials.

The Energy Efficient Communities project

Find out about our Energy Efficient Communities project.