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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.
Make Your Own Produce Bags
Learn how you can make reusable produce bags out of reclaimed material.
This hands-on session will cover selecting the right fabric, sewing single and French seams and how to insert a ribbon/cord tie, plus every step in between, guiding you in making yourself two styles of bag.
Sunday 25 May at 10am
Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct
Tickets $35
Eco Periods 101: Reusable Menstrual Products Webinar
This workshop suits those who want zero-waste periods but are unsure how to take the next step. The presentation will comprehensively cover different products, how to choose the right product for you and how to wash and care for reusable products.
Date: Tuesday 3 June 2025
Time: 7.30pm to 9pm
Location: Online (Zoom)
Cost: Free
Zero Waste Gardening Workshop: Grow Food Sustainably at Little to No Cost
Discover how to repurpose, upcycle, and reclaim materials to create a thriving garden without breaking the bank.
In this engaging workshop, you'll learn how to grow food from scraps, reduce garden waste and explore ways to make the most of any space, from balconies to backyards.
Saturday 28 June, 10.30am - 12pm
Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct
Tickets $10
Zero Waste Cooking / Smart Recipes to Reduce Waste
Discover how to make the most of your leftovers and learn creative ways to turn your scraps into delicious meals!
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.
Saturday 23 August, 10.30am - 12pm
Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct
Tickets $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
