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Purpose/Aim
This project aims to work with households
across the City of Boroondara to work towards living more sustainability
at home. The council, in conjunction with NCS-Swinburne, is working
closely with the community to encourage environmentally preferred
behaviours in Boroondara.
A series of ‘Living for our Future’
workshops provides information on practical ways that residents
can choose to live sustainably, help the environment and save money.
Topics include:
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Water in the home and garden |
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Energy in the home |
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Waste and sustainable consumption |
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Healthy homes and transport |
The project seeks to inspire long-term
behavioural change within the Boroondara community.
Stakeholders/Partners
Partnering the National Centre for Sustainability
is the City of Boroondara, who is taking a lead role in the management
and administration of the project. Project partners and sponsors:
Melbourne Water, Origin Energy and VISY Recycling; are also providing
specialized information, energy audits, guest speakers for community
workshops and marketing.
Background
This project follows the successful pilot
of the ‘Living for our Future ‘program in 2005 (see
Project Areas 2005). Support from the Victorian Government Sustainability
Fund and project partners has enabled the resources and effectiveness
of the pilot to be taken to a wider audience, including community
groups.
Project Status
AThe project commenced in August 2006 with
funding for Living for our Future workshops provided by the Victorian
Government until 2008/09.
Expected Outcomes
The project will encourage behavioural
change towards more sustainable living in Boroondara and reach a
wider community audience than the pilot program in 2005.
Documents to Download
(None yet)
Who to contact for further information
Project Manager: Julian Donlen
Email: jdonlen@swin.edu.au
Individuals or community groups can register
their interest in the workshop program at: www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/environment
Telephone: 9278 4523
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