Waste Education and Minimisation

Waste Minimisation

The City of Stonnington encourages resident to reduce their consumption in order to reduce their waste production. Reducing waste and recycling is a great way to save on energy, water and other resources used in the production of materials.

Recycling

Recycling can also reduce your impact on the environment. Products made from recycled materials can require less energy, water and raw materials than those made from recycled materials. Aluminium cans made from recycled aluminium require 95% less energy to produce than those made from virgin aluminium - that's enough energy to power a television for 3 hours!

Waste Avoidance Tips

Here are some ways to reduce your waste production;

• Take reusable bags to the supermarket
• Buy items in bulk
• Cook the correct amount of food or freeze leftovers
• Use a Stonnington Garden Waste Bin
• Use a worm farm or compost bin at home
• Don't use cling wrap
• Recycle batteries at Libraries, Town Halls and Aquatic Centres
• Buy products with recyclable packaging e.g. cardboard, rigid plastics
• Avoid buying items with polystyrene e.g. meat trays
• Print or photocopy on both sides of the paper at home, work or school
• Carry your own water bottle
• Buy products made from recycled materials
• Avoid buying individually wrapped items
• Buy the concentrated version of products like juices and detergent

No Advertising Stickers

In the interest of reducing unwanted advertising material, letterbox stickers are available free of charge from the Service Centres at Malvern and Prahran or phone 03 8290 1333.

Environmental Education

Stonnington has an Environmental Education Officer who assists residents, schools, businesses and staff to reduce their impact on the environment, incuding minimising their waste. Council's Environmental Education Officer can be contacted on Ph: 03 8290 1333.

Visit our Stonnington Green Schools' Network page to find out more about environmental opportunities for schools within Stonnington.