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Our friends over at the Green Pages have published a great booklet covering all angles in sustainable homes. It’s packed with profiles on some local and international homes, and throughout there’s loads of amazing tips for renters and home owners. … Continued

Design studio Amber Road Design wants your home to be sustainable – inside and out. For some home improvement inspiration, we spoke to the design company’s founding sisters, landscape designer Katy and interior designer Yasmine.   Can you tell us … Continued

Twenty of Sydney’s leading sustainable architects and building designers will be lining up at Paddington Town Hall in June, offering free advice on making your home more sustainable. The event, ‘speed date a sustainable designer’, is run by the Alternative … Continued

Grow it Local, a group of backyard, balcony, community and windowsill farmers, is attracting a lot of media coverage thanks to its passionate co-founder, Jess Miller, support from the City of Sydney and a partnership with TEDx to provide delicious … Continued

The average suburban bin across New South Wales contains an alarming 46 per cent organic matter. This valuable material is doomed to rot in landfill and form harmful greenhouse gases. What a waste! Home composting and worm farming are easy, … Continued

If you own an apartment, you’re automatically a member of an owners’ corporation.  You’ll probably be experiencing increasing cost for common property and amenities.   Chances are, a lot of those funds are going toward electricity. On average, residents of … Continued

Do you know how many people in the City of Sydney walk to work or have attended a workshop on upcycling? Or how about what year our neighbourhood became carbon neutral, and how many community gardens we have? All of … Continued

We can really see where tree huggers get their motivation. One mature tree can cool the same amount as 10 air conditioners, absorb 3400 litres of storm water, and filter 27 kilograms of pollutants from the air.   To make … Continued

Give your not-so-shiny toys a new home. Electronic waste is escalating three times faster than any other waste stream. Since the City has been running its quarterly e-waste drop-off days enough televisions and computer monitors have been collected that would … Continued

We love all things native and so do Conservation Volunteers Australia (CVA). This team of green thumb volunteers from all walks of life share one common passion, the sustainability of our City’s natural spaces. With the hand of an environmental grant, … Continued

Take a photo of your own-grown patch or local produce used at your favourite eatery and hashtag #growitlocal to add to the gallery. Plot your patch and join other urban farmers at Grow It Local. 

Conjure an image of sustainable fashion for us. Chances are, you picture a friend who owns a few too many pairs of fisherman’s pants, or you smell a faint waft of patchouli. But the modern landscape of fashion is changing, … Continued

With Australians chucking away over 1 billion dollars’ worth of unused fashion and cosmetics items each year, we’re always on the lookout to find new ways to use unwanted clothes and accessories. For a cute edition to your garden, why … Continued

As Tess from Peppermint magazine explains, ‘sustainability in fashion encompasses a multitude of techniques and ways of doing business – from using more environmentally-responsible fabrics to sourcing materials locally, employing ethical labour, recycling and upcycling, and incorporating handmade elements’. So … Continued

Around 80 per cent of the total energy requirements for a women’s blouse is generated after it’s been purchased – all through washing and drying. Scary, huh? Here’s a few ways to make sure your clothes are greener. Wash less … Continued

In her recent upcycling workshop, Kelly Doust shared a number of ace tips to breathe new life into your threads. We probably scribbled more than we did in first year uni getting all her tips and tricks to share with … Continued

Did you know that windmills dotted the skyline of The Rocks almost 200 years ago? Or that you could buy a ticket to one of Sydney’s earliest theatres with spirits? It seems we’ve still got a thing or two to … Continued

Do you want to switch to renewable energy but not sure where to start? Or are you one of the thousands who made the Earth Hour 2013 pledge to ‘switch to renewables’ and want to know how? Whether you live … Continued

No spring in your sofa? No life left in your lounge? Did you know, just by calling 9265 9333, all City of Sydney residents can organise a special kerbside collection for bulky household items? Not only that, but this service … Continued

There’s a new urban oasis in town, and it’s not where you’d expect. Green Square is a rapidly evolving suburb. It’s the focus of many urban redevelopment projects, and a new town square and library is an integral part of … Continued

Kit is one crafty lady. If you look at her portfolio, collaborations with Wolfmother, Lego and Madison magazine shine with punchy bright colours from on-trend pompoms, headdresses, props and garlands. We were lucky enough to work with Kit in the … Continued

Remember how excited you were the first time you switched off your lights for Earth Hour? Huddled around candles, playing cards, drinking a few glasses of the Hunter Valley’s finest (oh, that was just us?). Each year since then we’ve … Continued

The large-scale weddings of the last decade are falling in popularity; with couples placing more and more importance on close-knit celebrations. Coming into favour are locations, decorations, entertainment and food that value quality over quantity, and mean something to the couple … Continued

Upcycling has been a hot topic in the fashion world lately. Just in the last few weeks renowned fashion journalist Suzy Menkes spotted the upcycling trend during Milan fashion week, and wrote about it in The New York Times; Huffington … Continued

Recently the Green Villages team attended the Better Block Sydney event, where Texan Andrew Howard explained how he changed a dead part of his city through events and pop-up destinations. One of the best insights drawn from the night is … Continued

The summer garden program at Sydney Park has featured appearances by local beekeepers, sustainable butchers, farmers, sheep dog trials and plant doctors to share information about how to get farm fresh food in the city. The Summer Garden is only … Continued

Now that you’re well and truly enjoying electronic Christmas gifts of digital TVs, laptops and mobiles, it’s time to recycle your relics at the City of Sydney’s free electronic waste collection this weekend. The City’s Resource Recovery Manager, Leisha Deguara, said … Continued

Remember the Live Green House? Developed in 2009, the house was built to showcase the latest practical info on sustainable living including vertical walls, a green roof dog kennel, bamboo bikes, cooling paint, rainwater tank, self-cleaning concrete pavers and solar … Continued

Coworking is the way of the future, and Wynyard Park is being transformed later this month to help spread the word. We talk to HUB’s Sydney activator, Caroline McLaren, to find out what the hype is about and who should … Continued

In 2008, for the first time in world history, more people lived in cities than in rural areas. With the number of us urban dwellers only increasing, sustainable urban design and planning is more important than ever. Rob Bennett, Executive … Continued

A little-known artist named Andy Warhol once said “Land is the best kind of art” and we think he was right. If art’s value lies in its ability to address social concerns, and influence the way people see and relate … Continued

Sydneysiders are obsessed with food. When we’re catching up with friends, talk quickly turns to Sydney’s hottest new restaurant, our Instagram feeds are full of ‘food selfies’, and our TVs and bookshelves are all about the rise of the celebrity … Continued

A few months ago, we wrote about a great event that was helping raise awareness for food waste. The Love Food Film comp, which is co-organised by UTS’ Institute for Sustainable Futures and the City of Sydney, allows up-and-coming filmmakers to … Continued

It’s almost the halfway point for the pop-up City Farm Summer Garden. After battling some wild conditions in the first few weeks, which the plants thankfully loved, there was a streak of good weather and blue skies for last weekend’s … Continued

Patagonia recently ran a campaign entitled “Don’t buy this jacket unless you need it”, and subsequently had its best two years of sales. We ask Tom Gell, Store Manager of their Sydney city store, what inspired this marketing strategy and … Continued

The City Farm Summer Garden launches this Saturday at Sydney Park, and what a better way to kick it off than with the release of their FREE workshop schedule. There are a tonne of fun events to bring a little … Continued

Surry Hills’ hot spot The Winery is leading the way for a group of hospitality businesses keen to reduce the impact of rising water and power costs. They’ve been making a raft of simple green changes to their operations as … Continued

Millions of Africans use bikes as their main mode of transport to collect water, access medical supplies and for other basic human needs. Millions more don’t have the luxury of a bicycle. A group of Sydney-based volunteers is helping to … Continued

Like neon, knitting and macramé, terrariums are seriously back. Not only do they make great décor, they’re also pretty ace if you love the idea of having a patch of plants, but don’t have the time, space or green thumb … Continued

The cost of food waste in Australia extends beyond the financial. Our current food system is unsustainable – it is ecologically unsound, socially unjust and unhealthy. We need to find positive ways to bring about change. Reducing our food footprint … Continued

Paddo dweller Penelope (Penny for short) Kokinelis is a clever cookie. Better known as the creative genius behind Uptights, a unique online Etsy store selling quirky, elegant, handmade leggings, she’s also a master of furoshiki (that’s wrapping with cloth to … Continued

Australians spend about $50 billion on presents each year and around $700 million of that ends up as landfill. This year, make your own using recycled or sustainable materials instead. Here’s a trio of ideas brought to you with a … Continued

Sydney is joining the global ranks of switched-on cities and wrangling local experts to provide residents with a full-scale working farm in the inner city. The farm itself will take some time to set-up, but your first taste comes next … Continued

Just in time for Christmas, Real Food has set up shop for just three weeks on Oxford St, Darlinghurst and is focusing on sustainable, ethical and local foods, hand-crafted by a range of Sydney-based artisans, chefs and urban farmers. The … Continued

Over 300 eager locals pinned their Good to the Good Hood map, entering themselves in the draw to win one of three envy-inducing prizes.  While there were literally hundreds of worthy entries, this trio won due to their creative and … Continued

The flavour of last month’s City of Sydney City Talk was food. The recipe involved mixing chefs, politicians, economists, CEOs, journalists and community members. The result was a stimulating and inspiring discussion about how cities like Sydney can respond to … Continued

DEXUS Property Group and construction company Buildcorp Group took out the top accolades at the CitySwitch Green Office awards ceremony last Wednesday in Sydney with both organisations achieving impressive energy savings in an effort to slash their carbon impact. What … Continued

Café DOV has set the sustainability standard for cafès across the city – food is sourced from the back garden, a worm farm recycles food waste and staff get around by bike. In bustling Potts Point, Café DOV made the … Continued

Have you seen The Good Hood site recently? Over the last month it has been sprouting stacks of posts showing your great green ideas and initiatives. There’s the big and the small, the simple and the inventive – but let’s … Continued

On Sunday 11 November, head to Camperdown Memorial Rest Park because the Newtown Festival is back and brimming with things to keep you entertained on the green front. The Green Living Centre is setting up an Eco-Oasis from 10am-4pm with … Continued

When we think about where our food comes from, pollination is probably not a word that springs to mind. But ponder for just a moment, and you realise the humble bee is a huge contributor to food security and biodiversity. … Continued

Now you see it, now you don’t. Once our rubbish magically disappears from our doorstep in the early hours – what happens to it? While we’d love to think it vanishes in a puff of environmentally friendly smoke, the real … Continued

A Green Villages upcycle workshop with the crafty owner of clothfabric, Julie Paterson, lit a fire in the belly of a group of Sydneysiders. Inspired by their new-found recycling prowess, they decided to set up a group that meets once … Continued

Our green inspiration this month was a no-brainer. While trawling entries for The Good Hood, we stumbled across Steve’s pic of a veritable jungle of vegies on top of one of our favourite small bars and knew we had to … Continued

The Good Hood is positively buzzing with inventive, eco-friendly activities, with a range of great pics across the Reuse & Recycle, Made & Grown and Green & Go categories. Want to get involved but not quite sure how to start? … Continued

From 13 to 28 October, the Sydney Rides Festival celebrates the delicious pleasure of bike riding in our fair city. There’s something for everyone in 2012, from art exhibitions and DIY pannier workshops (that’s a satchel to hang from your … Continued

Biodynamic spring feasts, Chinese bush tucker and urban beekeeping workshops are just some of the noteworthy treats on the Green and Sustainable menu at this year’s Crave Sydney International Food Festival. And while the Festival is already well underway (it … Continued

The inaugural annual Green Square Community Fair, 11am to 3pm Saturday 20 October, is an opportunity to meet your Green Square neighbours and celebrate the diversity of its suburbs – Beaconsfield, Rosebery, Zetland, Waterloo and Alexandria. Get to know more … Continued

In NSW alone, more than 1 million tonnes ($2.5 billion worth) of edible food is thrown away each year – a sad statistic indeed! If you’re game to watch it, feast your eyeballs on this Hungry Beast clip and see … Continued

Karl Cooney is the charming co-owner of Surry Hills staple, Yulli’s in Crown Street. He’s also part of the team behind Sydney’s latest and some would argue cutest  food truck, the Veggie Patch. With herb gardens, solar panels and award-winning … Continued

The Good Hood is about celebrating all the ‘Good’ things we’re doing to make Sydney a better place. Simply snap a photo of your ‘Good’ – think recycling, re-using, making, growing and living more sustainably – and upload it to … Continued

Today marks the start of  World Green Building Week, set up to showcase the role that sustainable buildings play in creating greener, healthier and more productive places to live, work and play. Here at Green Villages, we’re celebrating by taking … Continued

Like most arts organisations, squeezing the most out of a budget is important, but it wasn’t simply a desire to save cash that led Object to upping their sustainable actions through the City’s Smart Green Business program. The program, which … Continued

Tonight is your last chance to get involved in our free Green Up Your Life workshop series, and lucky you – there are still a few spots left. Journalist Sue White and an expert panel have already enlightened us on … Continued

If it’s broken, brilliant. If it’s obsolete, that’s okay too. We’re not picky. Without sounding greedy we’ll take whatever E-waste you’ve got. This way we know it’ll be safely recycled, and that makes us happy. At our last collection, we … Continued

The illustrious Peats Ridge Festival is the brainchild of Matt Grant. As Festival Director he brings it to life through artworks, installations, circus, acrobatics and theatre – and of course, great music. This year John Butler Trio heads up their best line-up yet. … Continued

It’s Art & About Sydney time again, the City’s annual public art festival which sees Sydney awash with inspiring, smile-inducing art in unusual places. Keep your eyes peeled for a house that rains on the inside, ghosts of bohemian Sydney, … Continued

Ever thought about how water gets to your place? Currently, Sydney’s water demands are met by building dams in remote places and praying that it rains. The water collected is treated to drinking standard, pumped 68 kilometres to the city, … Continued

All this talk about water got us thinking about the bottled water debate. We’re big fans of water straight from the spout here at GV, but the fact is, many think bottled is best. Unlike many developing countries, Australia is … Continued

Calling all green heroes! The City of Sydney’s Environmental Grants Program is open for business. If you’re a local, not-for-profit group, with a lofty idea to green the city, then we want to hear from you. Previously, grants have been … Continued

Got an oven that’s kaput, a creaky, rusty barbecue or a conked-out washing machine that needs to be picked up? City of Sydney to the rescue! We’ll take it off your hands and recycle it for free. Last year, City … Continued

Meet Cathy Wills. She’s one half of the brains behind the Sydney Sustainable Markets in Taylor Square. Each Saturday, Cathy and her markets partner Jacqui Briggs transform the iconic landmark into a bustling market square, with farmers and producers alike … Continued

The City of Sydney Business Awards nominations are open. These annual awards were set up to give kudos to outstanding businesses operating in the city. There’s a wide range of categories to enter, especially on the sustainability front. First up … Continued

You’re invited to Sydney Park, St Peters, on Saturday 28 July from 10am to get the latest dates, details and timings for your city farm. While you’re there, meet Angus Stewart from ABC Gardening Australia, who’ll be on hand for … Continued

Watched our neat little animation above, but still got a bit more time to spare? Great. Let’s tell you a little more. Trigeneration will play a major role in achieving our target of 70 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas … Continued

We’re looking for world-class ideas for our newest library! That’s why the City of Sydney is inviting local and international architects to enter designs for a new $40 million library and plaza in the Green Square Town Centre. It’s a … Continued

National Tree Day is a chance to get involved in your local community and help re-green the city. Since National Tree Day began in 1996, Aussies have planted more than 17 million indigenous trees and shrubs! Join the City of … Continued

As well as her weekly writings on the world of work for the Sydney Morning Herald, Sue White writes regularly for the ABC’s Environment pages and G Magazine; from staycations to food co-ops; if it’s green, Sue’s explored it in … Continued

To become more sustainable, you don’t need to make radical changes to the way you live – far from it. In fact, even if you live in an apartment, there’s still so much you can do. Whether you want to … Continued

Mercury, lead and cadmium don’t sound like the sorts of things you want lying around the house, but these toxic materials can be found in old batteries or fluoro light globes and tubes. Then there are the rusty old tins … Continued

Now we’re in the midst of winter (in fact, today is the winter solstice!), it’s a good time to look at how we can use less energy, but still keep our tootsies toasty. Donning a Snuggie is one option, but … Continued

Budding filmmakers take note. The 48 EcoFilm Challenge is giving you the opportunity to make your mark in the world in a unique competition, which could win you $5,000 and a place at the Cannes film festival Short Film Corner. … Continued

When you hear the words ‘eco-living festival’, it may conjure images of peace, love and mung beans, but the SUSTAIN Natural and Organic Lifestyle Show is worth a look. The makers of the popular Organic Expo & Green Show have … Continued

We’re seeing more and more green walls and roofs in cities across the world. Take the Convention Centre in Vancouver which has a green roof spanning a whopping six hectares on the edge of the CBD. In Singapore, roof gardens … Continued

Simon Anderson has seen Sydney’s growing thirst for sustainable design first hand. His inner-city architecture firm Anderson Architecture believes a strong connection to nature and a focus on building processes that create less waste are just as critical as aesthetics. … Continued

Are you renovating or building? Have plans and ideas you’d like to mull over with green architects or building designers? Here’s your chance. The Alternative Technology Association (ATA) is inviting you to Speed Date a Sustainable Designer at Customs House … Continued

Why should homeowners have all the fun when it comes to making our homes more sustainable? Putting up solar panels, installing rainwater tanks or insulation, changing over single-flush loos and double-glazing windows are pretty much out of the question. So … Continued

Thousands of people filled the streets on Saturday 5 May in search of a bargain as close to 350 garage sales popped up across the city for Garage Sale Trail. The day started with a Mexican flavour, with the City’s … Continued

Our supersized Urban Farming and Balcony Gardening forum at Customs House on Saturday 9 June was a huge success! Our expert line-up of speakers shared all on growing, harvesting, preparing and enjoying food in the heart of our city. Presenters included Cecilia Macaulay, … Continued

In Australia we buy a whopping four million computers and close to 90 per cent of them end up in landfill. As well as putting more pressure on limited landfill capacity, electronic waste, or e-waste, can be hazardous because it … Continued

More street trees, green walls and plantings along footpaths will be part of a plan to help the City of Sydney green the city, increase habitat for local wildlife, improve air quality and filter stormwater run off. “Having high-quality open … Continued

Garage Sale trail may be over but if you missed it, check out some of the wonderful images taken by the Sydney Instagram community. A big thank you to everyone who tagged their shots on the trail! Thousands of people … Continued

There’s a moment in Paul Gilding’s TED talk that will have your hairs standing on end (TED says the talk is “equally terrifying and hopeful”, and they’re right). Despite 50 years of climate change warnings and living way beyond our … Continued

What is Garage Sale Trail? On Saturday 5 May, anyone with wares to sell and a place to sell them can host their own garage sale as part of this national event. Scores of sales are registered across the city … Continued

There’s quite a buzz in Sydney of late – because everyone’s talking about bees! Urban beekeeping is something we plan to put the spotlight on in future editions of Green Village News, but if you want to get a head … Continued

Poverty amid Plenty: Exploring ideas for a more equitable and sustainable world Monday 30 April, 6.30-8pm City Recital Hall, Angel Place Is a more equitable and sustainable world possible? If so, how do we achieve it? Paul Gilding, author of … Continued

The driving force behind everything we do at the City is Sustainable Sydney 2030; our plans to create a smarter, more sustainable Sydney. We’ve set a bold target to reduce carbon emissions by 70 per cent (on 2006 levels) by … Continued

While we’re in the process of giving ourselves a pat on the back, we should probably let you know that we’ve just become the first city in Australia to roll out energy-efficient LED lights across our city streets. And our … Continued

Want to cut the environmental impact of your eating habits? Eating seasonal, local and organic produce is a good place to start. So is growing food in backyards, balconies and your local community garden. It cuts the need for fossil-fuelled … Continued

Add some Mexican flavour to your Garage Sale Trail and be one of the first in the City of Sydney to enjoy the latest trend in mobile dining. The Cantina Mobil Mexican food truck will help kick start the event at 10 am on Saturday … Continued

This month we were lucky enough to chat to the indelible Rachel Botsman. Rachel coined the phrase ‘collaborative consumption’ and wrote a hugely influential book about it, What’s Mine is Yours: The Rise of Collaborative Consumption. If you’re new to … Continued

Furry little creatures like the long-nosed bandicoot once ran amok in central Sydney and surrounds. They hadn’t been seen here for years, but in the past 12 months, there have been two sighted in the City, in Alexandria. There could … Continued

TIME Magazine calls collective consumption one of the 10 ideas that will change the world. But the thing about collaborative consumption is that it thrives on critical mass. You need punters to post their stuff or skills to create a … Continued

Can pizza boxes go in my recycling bin? What do I do with my old computer? Can I get my old sofa taken away for free? How do I recycle my washing machine? Where should batteries go? The City’s new … Continued

If you’re a not-for-profit group with a great idea to help green the city, we want to hear from you! Enviro grant submissions are now open with $5,000+ up for grabs. Submissions for City of Sydney environment grants are now … Continued

If rising power prices have you perplexed, join us for a free forum on 28 February at Customs House to hear local and global perspectives on what we can do to help. With power prices surging across Australia and a … Continued

Rather than simply dreaming of a Sydney where edible gardens abound and the city is there for the people – Sally Hill is doing what she can to make it happen.  In her quest to fire up local environmental action, … Continued

For two amazing days, Sussex Lane will be transformed into a great, green oasis in the heart of our bustling city. Check it out 5 & 6 March. We’re creating a smarter, more sustainable Sydney, and we want to share … Continued

On Sunday 4 March, drop your old computers, TVs and more at our first e-waste collection for the year. We’ll take almost anything with a cord at our Bay Street Depot in Ultimo from 9am-3pm. It’s free and about 99 … Continued

There’s so much you can do to get involved in Earth Hour 2012. Go beyond the hour with the WWF Earth Hour Awards or register an unplugged, power-free event with your mates. The countdown to Earth Hour 2012 is on, … Continued

Watch mum & bub as they learn how to live from seed to plate and make new friends in the neighbourhood at Moonlight Cinema this summer. We’ve been showcasing the first of our Green Village animations and you still have … Continued

Just found out about Green Villages? Here’s a little taste of all the great things you can find here and how you can get involved in greening your neighbourhood. Watch Mum & bub as they learn how to live from … Continued

An award-winning documentary with high production values, feature film-style creative and an original score is now available for loan from the City of Sydney’s libraries. And get this – it’s all about rubbish! Actually it’s about recycling and green living … Continued

Establishing a working farm in inner Sydney has long been the dream of a team of dedicated volunteers. It’s now closer than ever to becoming a reality and if you haven’t been involved in the project to date, this could … Continued

Taylor Square’s Cycle-in Cinema, screening for three nights from 24 February, is a whole new take on drive-in movies. Punters arrive on two wheels, not four. Those who aren’t tired from the journey can plug their bike into a generator … Continued

Foster Street is full of character, great cafés and shops, but its footpaths are narrow and there’s little space to sit, have a chat, drink a coffee or share lunch with mates from work. Enter the staff from Sam Crawford … Continued

AQUA – A journey into the world of water is created by ONE DROP – an initiative of Guy Laliberté, the founder of Cirque du Soleil. It uses the latest interactive technology to tell the story of water and remind … Continued

Julie Paterson, designer and owner of Surry Hills fabric company cloth, takes an old-school approach to the production of her coveted fabrics. Her landscape-inspired designs are screen printed by hand and produced locally. Natural fibres like hemp and organic cotton … Continued

Q. What do piglets, wine and chickens have in common? A. They’re all gifts that give twice! At least, they are if you buy from one of the organisations listed in this story. Whether you care about the environment, disadvantaged … Continued

This year’s Sydney New Year’s Eve celebrations mark the fourth year the City has produced a clean, green event and comes after we became Australia’s first carbon-neutral council. Over the past few years we’ve been able to prove that you … Continued

More and more households are going without a Christmas tree, but for some people it wouldn’t be the silly season without one. Which begs the question: fake or fresh? OK, so it must be incredibly wasteful to chop down a … Continued

For many of us, it wouldn’t be a true Sydney Christmas if we didn’t shun the turkey for a table full of seafood. Anyone who’s been caught in the Christmas Eve crush at the local fishmonger can attest to that. … Continued

The Green Villages team loves a good story. We also love a giveaway, so here’s a great incentive to get you sharing your tales. Whether you’ve set up a tool library, have a standing arrangement with your mates to swap … Continued

Sarhn McArthur’s day job is a photographer, but in her spare time she’s a woman on a mission to find new ways to green her inner-city home and business. For four-and-a-half years, Sarhn has documented her eco-journey on her Greener … Continued

Many of us are doing what we can to reduce our footprint at home, but drop the bundle when we get to work. Not ideal when you consider just how much of our day is spent in the office. The … Continued

Although the City has been carbon-neutral since 2007, our status was officially confirmed this month under the Federal Government’s new National Carbon Offset Standard. This means that everything we do at the City – from collecting your rubbish, to running … Continued

Pre Loved Roots is the RSPCA of plants and pots. The glass housed garden nursery in Alexandria specialises in rescuing unwanted plants from homes and putting them back re-loved into the community. They have a huge range of plants from … Continued

On Tuesday 8 November, the Gillard Government’s controversial carbon price package finally became law. The legislation, which will apply to around 500 of the biggest carbon polluters, will be brought into effect from 1 July 2012, shifting to a fully … Continued

Statistics show that, on average, a person living in an apartment accounts for twice the energy related emissions of someone living in a house due to common area services like hot water, heating and cooling, lighting, carparks, pools and gyms. … Continued

The Crave Sydney International Food Festival’s Green & Sustainable Food program invites chefs, food artisans and activists to consider our food future at talks, dinners, discussions and even a pedal-pushers’ tour. While it’s true that you’ve already missed some of … Continued

We all know that purging the chemicals from our home would be better for our health, the planet and our hip pocket. So just why does the bleach, surface spray and oven cleaner keep finding its way into our supermarket … Continued

The Eco Zone at this year’s Newtown Festival, Sunday 13 November, will be bigger and better than ever. Join in workshops ranging from DIY seedlings to Keeping chickens in the city and make sure you’re there at 12 noon when … Continued

Action on climate change is critical. A recent update to the Garnaut Review concluded that climate change is real and is occurring at a rapid rate, and that two degrees is the maximum temperature change that could be tolerated before … Continued

Residents in new developments may never have to experience noisy waste collections thanks to an automated system that silently gathers garbage via an underground pipe network. The automated system is just one part of the City’s new Interim Waste Strategy … Continued

If Dusty Gedge had his way, all our rooftops would be sporting lush green spaces. He’s behind countless green roofs in his native London and has travelled the world advocating many more. A green roof, or “living roof” as Dusty … Continued

Calling all local green heroes! Second-round applications for the City of Sydney’s Environmental Grants Program 2011/12 close at 6pm next Monday 19 September. If you’re a local not-for-profit organisation with a good idea to help green the City of Sydney, … Continued

Some 75 per cent of residents live in apartment buildings within the City of Sydney. These vertical villages consume close to 40 per cent of the city’s water, 10 per cent of its energy and create around 50 per cent … Continued

Art & About Sydney is a month-long living gallery on our streets, with works that aim to make Sydneysiders stop, think, laugh or smile. Kicking off from 23 September and running until 23 October, this year’s event includes the thought … Continued

Australians are a pretty disposable lot. As a nation, we’re the second-highest producers of waste per person in the world. When things wear out, slow down or get a little tired, our solution is invariably a trip to the shops … Continued

Here’s your challenge for October from the Salvos, Brotherhood and Gumtree – buy nothing new! Before you hit ‘unsubscribe’ and head to the nearest shopping centre for a shot of retail therapy – think again – it could be easier … Continued

  We’re pretty excited about the inaugural City of Sydney Sydney Rides Festival. Running from 8 to 16 October, the festival features plenty of social rides, family fun days, film screenings, design workshops, and even an art exhibition and floral … Continued

Founder of Danks Street Depot and outspoken champion of sustainable, ethical eating, Jared Ingersoll has been cooking for over 23 years. Having cooked at landmark restaurants in both Australia and the UK, his gastronomic family now includes Danks Street Depot … Continued