Sustainable Whitehorse

Sustainable Whitehorse is Whitehorse City Council's inspiring program of workshops, activities, webinars and events held at various locations across the municipality. It covers a wide range of topics from low waste living, thrifty gardening to improving the energy efficiency of your home, connecting with nature and more. 

Join us in learning, living and growing together as a connected community, caring for our environment and creating a healthy climate for a better future.

Check out our Sustainable Whitehorse program below and follow the links to book today.

Latest Events and News

Find out about the latest Council sustainability events, news and ideas by subscribing to our Sustainable Whitehorse Newsletter, visiting our Sustainable Living in Whitehorse Facebook page or What's Happening page.

Bees Wax Wraps - Celebrating Plastic Free July

Learn how to make beeswax food wraps to keep your food fresh. They are a great alternative to plastic wraps and can be washed and reused.

When: Thursday 10 July, 10.30am to 11.30am and 1pm to 2pm
Where: Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct 
Age: Families with children 10 years+
Cost: $21 per person
Bookings: Required

Tees-ReMade: Tee & Yarn Workshop - Celebrating Plastic Free July

Don’t toss that old tee - transform it! Learn to upcycle t-shirts into cool new items like necklaces or keyrings in this fun, hands-on workshop (without the plastic waste!).

When: Friday 11 July, 11am to 12pm
Where: Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct 
Age: 8+ years
Cost: $5
Bookings: Required

Tees-ReMade - Bags - Celebrating Plastic Free July

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to transform worn-out tees into a simple yet stylish bag - with no sewing machine or plastic waste!

When: Friday 11 July, 11am to 12pm
Where: Box Hill Community Arts Centre
Age: 8+ years
Cost: $5
Bookings: Required

Zero Waste Cooking / Smart Recipes to Reduce Waste

In this workshop, you'll learn tips for waste free packed lunches, how to get your portions right to avoid waste, and how to make a quick & easy zero waste meal out of budget seasonal ingredients or the remnants in the fridge. 

Date: Saturday 23 August 
Time: 10.30am - 12pm 
Location: Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct  
Cost: $10

Composting and Worm Farming in Small Spaces

Learn everything you need to set up, run and harvest worm farms, bokashi and compost, all from your balcony, laundry, or ground floor garden. The workshop will be held on Zoom, live from a master composter's apartment, with live hands-on action to the camera, questions and answers.
 
Date: Wednesday 24 September 2025
Time: 6pm - 7.30pm
Location: Online 
Cost: Free

Summer Composting, Festive Food-Waste Avoidance and Sustainable Gifts

Want a greener silly season? Fed up with wasted food and presents that no one wants? This workshop covers everything you need to set up, run and harvest worm farms, bokashi and compost, turning food waste into fertile gold for your garden; tips to avoid food waste and eco-friendly gift ideas. 

Date: Tuesday 2 December 2025
Time: 7pm - 8.30pm
Location: Online 
Cost: Free