Energy, water, waste: 3 handy guides for apartment buildings
Building managers and strata committees use this practical how-to information.
Environment
A green and sustainable city
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3 free ways to recycle empty blister packs
They’re made of valuable materials but can’t be recycled in kerbside bins. Here’s what to do with them instead.
Nectar No-Nos: Why Sharing Is Not Always Caring for Lorikeets
Learn more about this ‘hairy’ tongue bird and what you can do to help keep them healthy and happy.
Pals with pigeons: the secret identity of this common city-dweller
Learn more about the ever-present creature and what you can do to help keep our neighbourhoods healthy
From dumpster to Dempstah: recycling textile waste
How a City of Sydney grant recipient turned unwanted clothing into high-quality yarn
Seagulls snacking: Seaside scavengers in the city
Understand the eating habits of our feathered friends to keep our cities healthy
The heat is on to map microclimates in Sydney
Redfern, Moore Park, Pyrmont – where do you think the hottest spots are in our area?
Keeping up with the cockatoos
Find out why you should think twice before sharing your snacks with these spirited birds
Meet the locals who rescue items from apartment bin rooms
Our Ultimo recycling pop-up has been open for one year, diverting over 13 tonnes of materials from landfill.
A guide to what you can and can’t recycle this Christmas.
Is Christmas wrapping paper recyclable? What should I do with my old Christmas tree? Our waste expert shares tips on tidying up after the festive season.
Powering ahead with more on-street charging options
How we’re helping residents switch to electric vehicles.
Inside the life of Sydney's unofficial mascot, the white ibis
Learn more about these ‘bin chickens’ and what you can do to help keep them happy and healthy.
Business Events Sydney in partnership with the City of Sydney wins global impact award
Our partner, Business Events Sydney, has won the first Impact Award at the Global Destination Sustainability Awards.
Ducks! It's a waddle-ful life
Discover the quirky world of waterfowl and how you can help keep ducks healthy and happy
Gold star for one of Sydney’s smart green apartment buildings
How the Goldsbrough in Pyrmont is building a sustainable new history.
Join Garage Sale Trail's free online sustainability talks
Discover the secrets to a sustainable wardrobe, profit from second-hand treasures and find connection.
From waste to wonder: Sydney City Farm cultivates abundance for communities
Compassion and connection deliver dining with dignity for those facing food insecurity
Tips to start an edible garden
You don't need a lot of space, equipment or experience to grow your own food.
From food scraps to solar: Glebe building taking steps towards sustainable living
Green champion supports strata committee to pursue City of Sydney grant and make eco-friendly upgrades
How our city trees are improving your health
Growing a bigger urban forest is about more than just creating green shade.
Our grants in action – keeping bikes out of landfill
City of Sydney grant recipient Revolve ReCYCLING is on a mission to recycle or redeploy Sydney’s unwanted bikes.
Business as usual for waste collection
Normal service resumes.
Free waste reduction webinars
Join our experts for practical tips to cut down your plastic and electronic waste from 3 to 14 July.
5 tips to cut waste and save cash when you shop
The small decisions we make can have a big impact on the planet.
Nurturing nature one nesting box at a time
The City of Sydney program welcoming wildlife back to our area.
A food scientist, engineer and tech entrepreneur walk into a bar ...
Sydney’s leading innovators inject knowledge into your night out at Raising the Bar
Free beginner sewing and repair workshops
Learn how to sew on a button, hem and repair a hole. Running this October in Zetland.
It’s easier than ever to recycle tricky items
Give a second life to your old clothes, batteries, mobile phones, electronics, polystyrene, x-rays and more.
It’s electrifying: 5 key parts of our electrification of transport strategy
Our draft electrification of transport action plan outlines a smooth, responsible path towards zero transport emissions.
Bang for buck: climate actions ranked
See what’s more impactful than living car free, going vegan or composting
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