Sustainable Whitehorse

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.

Trimming the Grocery Bill: Maximizing Savings through Food Waste Reduction

Discover practical strategies to make the most of the food you already have, effectively reducing waste and stretching your budget. Learn how to transform leftovers  into delicious meals, and explore the possibilities of regrowing vegetables from kitchen scraps. 

Saturday 3 May at 10.30am

Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct  

Tickets $10 

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