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Living Sustainably and Reducing Carbon Footprint

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Achieving net zero emissions by 2025

Monash Council has committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2025 as part of a raft of strategies to tackle climate change.

Micro forests in Monash

Support our commitment to a more biodiverse Monash, as well as an increase in tree canopy cover across our city to 30% by 2040.

Sustainable gardens

Get information on how to grow your own vegetables, create a native garden and the regulations around keeping chickens.

How to reduce rubbish

Recycling helps decrease the demand on natural resources to create new products. Here are some tips on how to reduce rubbish at home.

How to Reduce Food Waste

Learn how to save money and help the environment by reducing your food waste.

Knowing more about your energy use means you can make smarter decisions for your household. Find information here on solar panels, Solar Savers, Small-scale Technology Certificates, energy efficiency and bills, and buying renewable energy.

Education and Engagement

Council adopted a 10-year Environmental Sustainability Strategy which commits us to a number of actions including continued reduction of Council’s greenhouse gas emissions.

Water

We all need to play our part in reducing the amount of water we use. Find tips on how to reduce water usage at home, and information on rainwater, stormwater, greywater and gardening.

Sustainability - Programs and Projects

Find information on our Sustainability Programs and Projects.

Environmental Community Groups

Monash’s friends groups do a great amount of work helping to care for our natural areas through weeding and planting activities.

Rain Gardens

Monash Council has built rain gardens, gross pollutant traps, infiltration trenches and bioswales throughout the municipality to collect and clean rainwater from urban catchments before it flows into streams and the surrounding environment.

Shopping

Find information on farmers' markets, ethical shopping and eco-friendly alternatives.