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Sustainability
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The unexpected items you can drop off at Recycle It Saturday
They might look like junk but they’re not waste. Bring your forgotten household bits and pieces to us and we’ll give them a new life.
From studios to science labs: behind the scenes of Sydney’s climate action
Local businesses are making quiet but powerful changes – and it’s adding up
We're using stormwater to flush Zetland's toilets
The hidden water recycling plant at Green Square is expanding
Get your hands dirty planting native greenery for National Tree Day
We’re planting 5,000 native grasses, herbs and wildflowers in 2 inner city parks.
Meet the changemakers leading Sydney’s circular fashion movement
Make your threads count. Discover local brands leading the way in circular fashion.
Sydney cracks world’s top 10 sustainable cities
We jumped 19 places in the last year
Get recycling help from home
Quickly find out what to do with unwanted packaging and household items. We have info about more than 1,700 items online.
Streets ahead on road renewals works
How better planning and collaboration helped us streamline these essential works.
Get in the loop: Learn about Sydney’s circular economy
Rethinking how we buy and throw away.
Insects fight food waste naturally
In a NSW first, larvae turn your scraps into animal feed and fertiliser.
4 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.
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.
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Recycled materials revolutionise urban road renewal
How reused glass and asphalt reshaped Clarence Street.
How to buy renewable electricity for your business or organisation
Want to make the switch but not sure of the best way to do it? We’ve compiled handy guides to GreenPower and power purchase agreements to make it easier for you
New tech hub takes climate action to new heights
Visionaries, innovators, and investors to tackle global challenges from the heart of the startup ecosystem.
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.
Gold star for one of Sydney’s smart green apartment buildings
How the Goldsbrough in Pyrmont is building a sustainable new history.
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.
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.
Our budget 2024: 7 key items explained
The City of Sydney has released our planned spend for the next financial year. Here's what's in it for you
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.
Guide to storing food
From keeping pumpkins upside down to popping basil in a glass of water, try these tips and help reduce waste.
4 sustainable habits to start now
Pick one, or pick them all. Start the new year feeling fresh and accomplished with these easy wins.
Sydney’s Town Hall House turns food scraps into fertiliser for the city’s green spaces
Food waste from the landmark building is being turned into compost to help our city’s parks and gardens grow.
