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 waste education sessions for community groups, education institutions and faith groups in Whitehorse. If you are interested, please contact wasteteam@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.
Cloth Nappies 101
Join Elana from Cloth Nappy Workshops Melbourne to discover the world of modern cloth nappies. She will take you through everything you need to know to get started with cloth nappies. Learn how to wash them, where to buy them and what to look for. She will cover washing tips, dispel myths, show the different styles of modern cloth and most importantly an opportunity to ask questions to get you confident with cloth.
Plus, the first 10 people to register (and attend the event on the day!) will receive their own reusable nappy starter pack!
Date: Saturday 21 March 2026
Time: 10am -11am
Location: Vermont South Library
Cost: Free
Follow your FOGO Tour
Find out what happens to Whitehorse food and garden organic waste once it is collected. This educational tour is being run at Bio Gro’s state of the art organics recovery facility.
Date: Tuesday 21 April 2026
Time: 9.15am -12.30pm
Location: Bio Gro (meet at Nunawading Library for transport)
Cost: Free
Follow your FOGO Tour - 30 April
Find out what happens to Whitehorse food and garden organic waste once it is collected. This educational tour is being run at Bio Gro’s state of the art organics recovery facility.
Date: Thursday 30 April 2026
Time: 9.15am -12.30pm
Location: Bio Gro (meet at Nunawading Library for transport)
Cost: Free