📣 Calling all workplaces keen to join Australia's largest tree planting event!
Join thousands of volunteers for National Tree Day, 28 July.
🌱 Not only a way to give back to the community and nature, it's great for staff wellbeing too!

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The Victorian Junior Landcare and Biodiversity Grants are now open 🐾🌿

We’re teaming up with Landcare Australia again this year to offer the 2024 Victorian Junior Landcare and Biodiversity Grants program!

Grants up to $5,000 are available for projects that involve and educate young

During #EdWeekVic we're celebrating the schools, students, gov't & industry professionals who attended Victoria's 2nd Climate Change Education Forum 🏫

See our full event recap: sustainability.vic.gov.au/news/news-arti… ⬅️

The forum is a partnership between Sustainability Victoria, Victorian Department of Education & @DeakinMedia.

Sustainability in Action! 🔄

Barwon Water is working on the Regional Renewable Organics Network, transforming household and industrial organic waste into valuable resources 🌐💚

Learn more at yoursay.barwonwater.vic.gov.au/rron

It's #NeighbourhoodHouseWeek ! Find services like repair cafés, e-waste recycling and composting at your local neighbourhood house.

We're proud to support a number of neighbourhood houses through our grant programs on behalf of the Victorian Government ⤵️
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We're investing in innovative solutions and new infrastructure to tap into the circular potential of plastics, with Victoria's processing capacity set to increase by 71% between 2020 and 2025 ♻️

Find out how we're changing the way we handle plastic waste: sustainability.vic.gov.au/news/news-arti…

Today is National Walk Safely to School Day! Walking to school is a great way to 'active travel' and start the school day with movement.

Our framework can help you make healthy changes to your school or early childhood service.

Learn more about us: bit.ly/448SbOm

Transforming sewage treatment on Phillip Island 💙

Westernport Water's new floating wetland system is a game-changer. It reduces emissions and helps absorb excess nutrients and contaminants from the water 🌿

Discover more at westernportwater.com.au/our-community/…

A collection day in Lilydale for unwearable textiles has seen 3,000 kg of clothing repurposed into products like new building materials ♻️

Supported by our Circular Economy Councils Fund, another event is planned later this month, with @YRcouncil considering a permanent service.

Our State of Sustainability report reveals 70% of Victorians think living sustainably is important.

And local services can play a big role. Under our grants, we've supported more than 20 local repair cafes and related projects on behalf of the Victorian Government.

Read more ⤵️

It's International ICAW Australia! 🌱

When food breaks down in landfill it can create methane, a greenhouse gas that harms the climate and our health.

Composting transforms organic waste into nutrient-rich soil through decomposition. Find out what makes a good compost ⤵️

A great use of recycled materials 👏🏻

Saint James Parish is one of 22 Victorian schools to earn a finalist spot in this year's ResourceSmart Schools Awards 👏

They creatively weave sustainability into the curriculum, with a commitment to educating students in engaging and practical ways 👩🏼‍🏫

- video via WIN News Ballarat

👀 More purple-lidded bins for glass recycling are rolling out across Victoria!
🟣🗑️The latest councils to introduce a new household glass recycling system are Greater Shepparton, Mildura Council , and CorangamiteCMA .
All Victorians will have access to a separate glass service by

Victoria is upping the game in lithium-ion battery recycling thanks to a $4.95M boost under our Circular Economy Infrastructure Fund for Hazardous Waste.

New facilities are set to extract and recycle valuable battery materials previously sent to landfill. sustainability.vic.gov.au/news/news-arti…