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.
Council also offers a range of educational sessions for community groups, education institutions and faith groups in Whitehorse. If you are interested, please contact greenercity@whitehorse.vic.gov.au.
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 eNewsletter or visit our What's Happening page.
healthAbility Repair Cafe
Do you have broken items sitting around your house that, with a simple repair, could be given a new lease on life? Bring them along to the Repair Café and discover how you can get involved!
Date: The second Saturday of each month (excluding January)
Time: 10am - 2pm
Location: Strathdon House & Orchard Precinct
Cost: Free
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Detox Your Home collections
Detox Your Home helps Victorians safely manage and dispose of hazardous household chemicals.
Drop off accepted hazardous household chemicals at our free Detox Your Home mobile events, staffed by trained chemists. You are welcome to attend any event, even if it's not hosted by your local council.
When: New events from August 2026
Where: Various locations across Victoria
Cost: Free, bookings ential
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The Urban Food Forester with Justin Calverley
By harnessing the power of perennials, trees and shrubs, you can establish a thriving ecosystem that requires minimal upkeep - perfect for busy people. Justin Calverley reveals the secrets of our woodlands and how their low-maintenance model can revolutionise our outdoor spaces.
When: Monday 9 November, 6.30pm - 7.30pm
Where: Nunawading Library
Cost: Free, bookings essential
Sustainable Living Week
Clothes Swap & Slow Fashion Talk
Refresh your wardrobe without buying new at our clothes swap. Plus, have the opportunity to attend a slow fashion talk!
When: Saturday, 14 November, 10am - 12:30pm
Where: The Round
Cost: Free, bookings essential
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Urban Greening and Cooling
Climate change is affecting our cities, and urban greening plays a vital role in responding to it. This session presented by Sustainable Gardening Australia explores how trees, shrubs, grasses and flowers form an urban forest that helps cool our built environments while supporting climate change mitigation and adaptation.
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Festive crafts without the waste
Get crafty and celebrate sustainably by turning unwanted clothing and fabrics into beautiful festive decorations and gifts in this hands-on workshop that shows you how to reduce waste during the festive season.
When: Saturday, 28 November, 10.30am - 12pm
Where: Nunawading Library
Cost: Free, bookings essential
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Cloth Nappy Basics - Mitcham
Join Elana from Cloth Nappy Workshops Melbourne to discover the world of modern cloth nappies.
When: Monday, 30 November, 10.30am - 12pm
Where: Mitcham Family Centre
Cost: Free, bookings essential
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