Local government has a central role in protecting, improving and promoting the conditions that prevent disease and which support and encourage healthier lives

Kenton Johanson, a resident of Nunawading, has transformed his family home & garden into an efficient ‘suburban Earthship’. He has recently borrowed a home energy efficiency kit from the library to check if his upgrades have been effective and has spoken to us about his sustainability journey. Kenton believes that “values are caught, not taught” and enjoys inspiring others to get on their bikes and talking to people from all walks of life about how our choices impact the environment – whether it’s chatting with friends, family & neighbours; or raising awareness of the impacts of climate change on snowfall amongst the members of his ski club; or as school teacher of over 25 years. Read more about Kenton's journey below.

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Whitehorse City Council delivers fully subsidised environmental incursions through Chooktopia for 4-year-old kindergartens and primary schools and secondary

Council produces policies, strategies and plans to help guide decisions and to achieve outcomes and goals.

The Whitehorse Recycling and Waste Centre accepts the following recyclables free of charge: Cardboard only (no paper or cardboard tubing) Batteries (domestic

Noise from commercial or industrial sites can interrupt the life and business of others in the community. Industrial and commercial noise is any noise from non

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We talk with local residents who have embraced environmentally friendly lifestyles and practices, and invited them to give their tips on how you can do the same

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