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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New Organics Advisory Service: Free food-waste advice for businesses

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Fund your next big idea with a Community Grant!

Turn your passion project into a reality as we open up our first round of our 2024-25 Community Grants program! Need funding to get your big idea off the ground? ...
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Community planting day – Sunday, 28 July

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Love the outdoors? Become a Nature Steward!

Have a passion for nature? Eager to explore the natural gems in and around Moonee Valley? Join our Nature Stewards Program!  Join our neighbours at Merri-bek City Council as we ...