Sustainability & climate change
Sustainability means meeting the region’s present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Living sustainably requires us to:
• Minimise our use of natural resources.
• Avoid waste by reducing consumption, reusing, and recycling.
• Not endanger or degrade the quality of life for other people, other species, or future generations.
• Consider environmental, economic, social and cultural impacts in decision making.
• Protect the integrity of natural systems.
• Encourage economic prosperity, though not at the expense of the community or the environment
Council is working to create a sustainable, secure and vibrant future for our region.
State of the environment reports
Annual report on Council's sustainability performance.
Sustainability at Council
Council sustainability policies, projects and tools.
Sustainability at home
Information on home design, behaviour, rebates and appliances that can help you improve energy efficiency and save money.
Sustainability at school
Tips and resources for making your school sustainable.
Sustainability at work
Improve efficiency in your business or workplace and save money along the way.
Sustainable living expo
An annual celebration of sustainable living featuting interactive product displays, technology demonstrations, new innovations, live music, workshops, children's activities and more.
Climate change
Projected climate change impacts for our region and how Council is working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and address climate change.
Sustainability grant program
A grant to support and encourage community groups that are promoting sustainable communities, improving energy efficiency, or enhancing community resilience to climate change and/or peak oil.