Living Green in Hobsons Bay eNewsletter
Spring 2009

In This Issue
Sustainable Suburbs In The West - Residential Eco-efficiency Program
Green Kinders Program
Australian Government's Energy Efficient Homes Package
New Public Place Recycling Bins
Update on Waste and Litter Management Plan
Installing a Water Tank on Council-Owned Properties
Cycling Pod Encourages Students to Use Pedal Power
National Tree Day
Mama Green workshop series
Living Green in Hobsons Bay Program - Upcoming Round Table Discussion
Albion and Ardeer Neighbourhood Festival
Toilet Replacement Program
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Sustainable Suburbs In The West - Residential Eco-efficiency Program

solar panels installed on roof

Through the Sustainable Suburbs project, residents can access:
• FREE ceiling insulation
• FREE light globe and showerhead exchanges
• FREE home water, energy and waste assessments
• BULK BUYS on water tanks, solar panels, and solar hot water systems.

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Green Kinders Program

green kinders logo

The Council has a new program that aims to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions, and energy and water use of child care centres and kindergartens operating within Council-owned buildings.

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Australian Government's Energy Efficient Homes Package

installing insulation

Find out more about the Australian Government’s Energy Efficient Homes Package, and whether you may be eligible for a ceiling insulation rebate.

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New Public Place Recycling Bins

new garbage facilities on Pier StreetFind out the location of the Council’s newly installed public place recycling bins.

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Update on Waste and Litter Management Plan

recycle logoThe Council is developing a Waste and Litter Management Plan Issues Paper, which will provide background information for the development of the plan.

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Installing a Water Tank on Council-Owned Properties

water tanks in gardenWhat considerations do you think the Council needs to make when installing water tanks at its facilities? Have your say!

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Cycling Pod Encourages Students to Use Pedal Power

picture of cycle pods in Laverton P-12 schoolThe Laverton P-12 College has installed a minipod, as part of its Green Travel Plan.  The first to be installed in Australia, a minipod is a secure place to park and lock up bikes and scooters.

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National Tree Day

planting trees on national tree dayThe Council’s National Tree Day activity was a great success!

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Mama Green workshop series

local participants in the mamma green projectCouncil recently completed the Mama Green environmental workshop series, which aimed to reach parents of pre-school aged parents in the Hobsons Bay area.

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Living Green in Hobsons Bay Program - Upcoming Round Table Discussion

various items to reduce energy consumption around the homeResidents are invited to attend the planning sessions for the next stage of the Seabrook Living Green in Hobsons Bay Ambassador program.  There will be two sessions: Wednesday, 11th and Wednesday, 18th November 2009.

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Albion and Ardeer Neighbourhood Festival

The Albion and Ardeer Neighbourhood Festival is a celebration of all things local!

With childrens activities, raffle prizes, yoga and more, the day is sure to entertaining for the whole family.

For more activity information please visit the festival's website.


Toilet Replacement Program

water saving initiative for household toiletsDo you have a single flush toilet in your bathroom?  Did you know that toilets are the third biggest users of water in households? City West Water is offering a toilet replacement program to all Hobsons Bay residents at a heavily subsidised price.

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Find Out More

Want to find out more? Got a story to tell? Contact Hobsons Bay City Council's Environment team.

Tel: 9932 1000
Email: nchambers@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
Web: www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/environmentandwaste

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