Environment
Latest Information
Carbon neutral
The City of Sydney is a carbon neutral Council through energy efficiency, using GreenPower and offsets. More
Sustainable Cities 2008 Winner
In August 2008 the City of Sydney was announced winner in the NSW Keep Australia Beautiful Sustainable Cities Awards. More.
Quick things you can do now
Green Power
The City of Sydney now uses 100% accredited GreenPower for electricity used by its properties and street lights. More
Using GreenPower is one of the easiest ways to immediately reduce your greenhouse emissions at low cost. Ask your retailer for 100% accredited Green Power.
Suppliers GreenPower
Pricing GreenPower Price Watch
Best products Green Electricity Watch
Water Saving
Sydney Water have many ways to save water in the home including the low cost household retrofit and rebates on water efficient washing machines and rainwater tanks. Try their Interactive House. More
Rate your home
Visit the NABERS web site to rate the energy and water efficiency of your home. Take a virtual tour of your home using the Energy Explorer and find ways to save on your energy bills.
Get involved
Visit The Watershed (Sustainability Resource Centre) for environmental advice, workshops, information and products. The Watershed 218 King Street, Newtown. Ph 02 9519 6366
Green Lease Guide
A guide to help commercial office tenants reduce their environmental impacts. Download a PDF version of the guide.
Plant a card
Request your free seed embedded postcard that can be planted to grow a native tree. More
Environmental Grants Program
Grants for non-profit organisations providing environmental benefit. More
CitySwitch Green Office
CitySwitch Green Office is a national tenant energy management program that works with tenants to improve office energy efficiency. More
Green Your Life
The City has developed a guide to help you tread lightly on the earth and reduce your environmental impacts. Its easy. Download a PDF version of the guide.
What is the City doing?
Energy Savings Plan
Review of our properties, street lighting and fleet has identified measures to reduce our greenhouse emissions by 14%. More
Water projects
The City has 49 water re-use projects installed or scheduled for installation. More
Environmental Management Plan
The City of Sydney Environmental Management Plan establishes the vision, targets and actions for Council and the local government area.
State of Environment
The State of Environment report is a record of environmental trends and programs each year. More
Contents
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Overview
- State of Environment Reporting
- Important Numbers
- City of Sydney Environment Web site
- Awards
- Environmental Partnerships
- Greenhouse & Air Quality
- Land
