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Our Bright Green Future News

The state of our natural environment impacts greatly on almost every aspect of our daily lives. The environment is not just trees and animals; it is the very air we breathe, the water we drink, our weather, the buildings we live in and much more.

Our vision is for the City of Greater Dandenong to be a green city, committed to a sustainable future.

Read about how we are achieving this and creating a cleaner, greener Greater Dandenong by subscribing to the monthly Our Bright Green Future enewsletter.

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On
Soil
International Compost Awareness Week - Feed the soil that feeds us (Our Bright Green Future News May 2026)
National Compost Awareness Week takes place from Sunday 3 May to Saturday 9 May.
OBGF van
Sustainability plan gets a big (green) thumbs up
We’ve been busy reducing our emissions, revegetating and protecting our reserves, cleaning our waterways, and embedding sustainability into our daily operations.
food truck
How far your food travels (Our Bright Green Future News June 2026)
The ocean plays an important role in keeping our planet healthy. Even if you live far away from the beach, the ocean still helps you every day.
Ocean
World Ocean Day - 8 June (Our Bright Green Future News June 2026)
The ocean plays an important role in keeping our planet healthy. Even if you live far away from the beach, the ocean still helps you every day.
Easter eggs
Recycling Easter foil wrappers (Our Bright Green Future News April 2026)
While aluminium foil is fully recyclable, the small size of these wrappers means they can easily slip through recycling machinery and miss their chance to be recovered.
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Why we recycle (Our Bright Green Future News April 2026)
Every item starts with something from the Earth, whether its paper made from trees, plastic bottles made from oil or bowls and plates made from clay.
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Bottled vs Tap: Which water is best? (Our Bright Green Future News March 2026)
Many people choose bottled water thinking it’s cleaner, healthier or just more convenient. In most cases, tap water is the smarter choice.
Paint tins
Why our drains are just for rain (Our Bright Green Future News March 2026)
When paint enters drains, the chemicals and solvents can pollute waterways and harm wildlife and people.
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Bag it, bin it! (Our Bright Green Future News February 2026)
Protect plants, waterways and local ecosystems by bagging it and binning it.
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Power Saving Bonus and Energy Assistance Programs
The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action supports thriving, productive and sustainable communities, environments and industries.