Sustainable Living

Want to lead a more sustainable lifestyle?

These factsheets provide information on simple changes you can make at home to reduce your impact on the local environment.

Backyard biodiversity

Energy Saving

Environmentally friendly transport

Green cleaning

Sustainable gardening

Smart shopping 

Water saving

Water pollution

Waste reduction

Erosion & Sediment Control

For more information on these factsheets contact the council's Environmental Science and  Policy Unit on 9710 0163.

Want to learn more?

• Learn all about Sustainable Craft at Council's Upcycling Craft Workshops held at Sutherland Library from March to August 2013 (minimal cost)
• Consider enrolling in one of Council's ongoing free courses such as Worm Farming & Composting, Organic Gardening or Building Your Own Veggie Garden - go to council's Waste Wise Living Workshops webpage for course details.
• Read more about Sustainable Transport.

Sutherland Shire Council has partnered with the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage in the Love Food Hate Waste program. Visit the Love Food Hate Waste website to learn how you can save money and wasting food by using their tips and meal planners.