Resources and community groups
There are so many ways you can contribute to a more sustainable community. Whether you're trying to improve the efficiency of your business, run a sustainable event, conserve resources around the home, or volunteer for a tree-plant, there's bound to be something in here that will spark to your interest.
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Sustainable home
Ditch single-use plastics, waste and fast fashion. Or increase biodiversity in your backyard. Find out how to live more sustainably.
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Sustainable business
Ideas and resources to support sustainable business practices, including recycling in the office, energy efficiency and going plastic free.
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Sustainable events
Tools, tips and items you can borrow from Council to help run your event more sustainably.
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Community groups
Get involved in cleaning and greening your community. Find clean-ups, tree-planting and sustainability groups.
![Fresh local produce at a market](https://www.cairns.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0004/511438/FoodMarket2Sized.jpg)
Local Food Resilience Hub
Having access to sufficient food to live your normal lifestyle - food security - is vitally important. Food security can be affected by events like natural disaster. As a community, we aim to increase community resilience and self reliance.
Last Updated: 22 August 2024
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