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 one of the most sustainable cities in Australia by 2030.
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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Biodiversity Month 2024
During September, Council celebrates Biodiversity Month.
Sustainability Tip - Veggie Scraps: Waste or Wasted Resource?
Veggie scraps can be more than just compost material or chicken feed—they can also be a valuable resource for your kitchen.
Plastic Free July Wrapped Up
Throughout July, we celebrated Plastic Free July.
Can You Recycle a Mattress? - Our Bright Green Future News - August 2024
Believe it or not 90% of the components in a mattress can be recycled.
Plastic Free July 2024 - DIY Air Freshener
Read a tip to learn how to live more sustainably.
Tree Canopy Grows
Council is proud to report that sustained efforts to plant more trees has paid off, with an increase in canopy tree cover across our city.
Make Your Own Kitchen Caddy Liner
There are many alternatives to bags when lining your kitchen caddy that contribute to the production of high-quality compost.
CERES Summit a Sustainable Success
Recently students from 12 Greater Dandenong primary schools gathered at Springvale City Hall to engage in a range of environmental activities at the Student Environment Leadership Program Summit.
National Volunteer Week 2024 - Celebrating our Gardens for Wildlife Volunteers
This National Volunteer Week (20-26 May), Council is celebrating the ways in which volunteers support our community. Volunteers are essential to the delivery of our Gardens for Wildlife Greater Dandenong Program.
Sustainability Tip - Aren’t you Glad there’s an alternative?
There are many eco-friendly alternatives to cling wrap that are both practical and sustainable.