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.
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
Waste and Recycling 101
Want to learn what you put into your bins and where it goes? Keen to find out how to reduce your waste at home? Come along to one of our informative sessions and Q&A with Council's Waste Education Officer.
Date: Monday 13 October 2025
Time: 1.30pm - 2.30pm
Location: Vermont South Library
Cost: Free
Eco-Friendly Periods
Join Elana from Cloth Nappy Workshops Melbourne who will take you through the different reusable menstrual products and how to decide which one suits your needs, budget and body. This event is hosted by Knox City Council but is open to Whitehorse residents.
Date: Wednesday 29 October 2025
Time: 7.30pm - 9pm
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