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Environment
Environment home page includes information on recent environment/sustainability workshops and initiatives. You will also find information about tree works, plants-animals and community education initiatives.
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Sustainable Living in Gosford is a guide available from this website and especially created to help Gosford City residents take action to live more sustainably at home and in the community. Visit the sustainability main page to check out ways to become more sustainable. |
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Green Living Workshops - FREE Keen to learn new skills to help reduce your ecological footprint Council is running a series of Green Living Workshop Days throughout the year. A range of sustainability topics are being offered. Topics include Composting and Wormfarming, Energy Efficiency tips for the home, Detox your home - Natural product cleaning, Creative Cooking with Leftovers, Backyard perma-culture. For further information look at the Green Living page. |
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Community Garden Open Day - Come and join us at one or more of the community gardens found in Gosford. Gardening while socialising is a great way to enjoy yourself, meet new friends, learn new skills and share the weeding burden. Wednesday June 5 - Community Gardens in Woy Woy, Kincumber and Kariong See flyer for further information. Gardens are open at various times and each will offer a different workshop for participants to join in. |
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Love Food Hate Waste - Did you know the average household in New South Wales throws away $1,000 worth of food each year? Sad isn't? How does your household measure up? A little bit of forward planning can help us all to save money, food and the environment. Love Food Hate Waste is about providing you with practical tips and tools you can use every day like planning your meals, preparing a shopping list, and learning how to best store your food. Visit the Love Food Hate Waste website to find out ways you can shop smarter and extend the life of your food and your money. |
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“We all know the more power we use the more it costs. What if you could save up to 20 per cent off your power use? The NSW Government’s Home Power Savings Program helps eligible households to reduce power use and save money. For eligibility criteria and further details check the Information Sheet. Call 1-300-662-416 now or visit Save Power to find out what you can do to reduce power.” |
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Economic Driving - Gosford and Wyong Councils are developing a new driver education program based on the principles of Eco-driving. The aim of this program is to improve the sustainability of both Councils through reducing fleet emissions of CO2 and other air pollutants, and to reduce fleet costs associated with fuel use. For further information look at the following downloads: |
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Fridge Buyback is a residential energy savings program that actually pays you to help save the environment and reduce your power bills by giving up your old second fridge. For more information call 1800 708 401 or visit the Fridge Buyback website. Check out the flyer for more details. |
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Pre-schools - Little Green Steps Program - environmental resources and tools for Pre-school teachers. |
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Primary Schools - The Greenhouse Program - Congratulations to the 2012 winners of The Greenhouse Program! Environment School of the Year went to: Large School - Point Clare Public School, Medium School - The Coast Christian School and Small School - Somersby Public School. Mayoral Award for Performing Arts went to Ettalong Public School. Special Awards went to Holgate Public School for Best Habitat School and Copacabana Public School for the Most Projects and also the Visual Art Award. |
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