What you need to know

Sustainability

Working together to make our city sustainable for present and future generations

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Live sustainably

How you can take action to address the climate emergency.

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Going green for business

There are lots of ways businesses can join the sustainability revolution and be part of reducing our community carbon emissions.

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Climate emergency

What Council is doing about the climate emergency.

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Let’s Go Zero

Find out more about Council’s community carbon emissions reduction program.

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My Smart Garden

Sustainable gardens made easy.

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Sustainable development

Find out how to make sure your development is environmentally sustainable.

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Creating an urban forest

Find out about all the benefits of Moonee Valley’s urban forest

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Protecting our natural environment

Caring for wildlife, native plants, and our natural places

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Waste and recycling

Find out how to reduce your waste

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Tree of the Month: Ceiba speciosa (Silk Floss Tree)

Ceiba speciosa, commonly known as the silk floss tree, is a striking South American deciduous tree notable for its bottle-shaped trunk, thorny bark, and large, showy pink flowers.  Our May ...
Tree of the month March 2026

Tree of the month | March 2026

Location: Thelma Avenue, North Essendon Botanical Name: Brachychiton populneus Common Name: Kurrajong Our March tree of the month is a standout example of a Brachychiton populneus, commonly known as the Kurrajong. In Moonee Valley this particular example can be found on the nature strip at ...
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Reduce carbon emissions, lower energy bills

Local businesses are encouraged to adopt more sustainable practices under our ‘Let’s Go Zero’ community carbon emission reduction program.  Moonee Valley City Council has a target of net zero community emissions by 2040 – and that means ...
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Nature Stewards: Discover Local Wonders

Always wanted to know more about the environment? Everything from rocks, soils and fungi to climate change, seasons and Caring for Country? Then now is the time to join Nature Stewards.  This is ...
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Cloth nappy workshops are back

Missed our last cloth nappy workshops? Here's your chance! If you're curious about cloth nappies, join us for an interactive and informative workshop and learn all about the benefits of ...
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New Organics Advisory Service: Free food-waste advice for businesses

This program has now ended, keep an eye on our website for future opportunities.   Are you a hospitality or food-producing business in Moonee Valley? Find out how to make ...