Melbourne Bike Share:visitors have access to hire one of 600 bikes at 50 docking stations around the city centre. It now means that all visitor waste does not go to landfill.

Understanding resource consumption is part Zoos Victoria’s continuous improvement, and we have conducted a number of audits, metering and assessments to prioritise and develop energy efficient projects. We aim to engage and empower staff, students, and the community to think, talk and act on sustainability issues.
95 per cent of all timber used in building and construction works will be procured from sources that undertake sustainable land and management practices or reused timber. From the banks of the Yarra to our urban forest, Melbourne is a city with a unique environment that we need to nurture and protect for future generations. These offsets are evaluated and chosen for their co-benefits in preserving and protecting bio-diversity together with high community and sustainable development.Our mission is to fight wildlife extinction.

Whether you’re growing your garden, reading in the park, or going for a hike, there are plenty of ways to reconnect with our beautiful environment.

Climate change is happening now and we must adapt to ensure our city is sustainable for the future. Consider bringing reusable produce bags, or simply buy your fruit and vegetables loose. * Our residual carbon is offset in areas that have high eco-benefits in biodiversity protection and conservation as well as community development.We are continually improving our day-today practices, and work to be gentle on the planet. Fighting Extinction Remembering a reusable bag when doing the grocery shopping is second nature to most of us now, but there are lots of other ways to reduce single use plastics in the trolley. Upcoming Council and committee meeting dates and papersInner Melbourne Action Plan (IMAP) Implementation CommitteeAction needed by Victorian and Australian governmentsLady Huntingfield Early Learning and Family Services CentrePrintmakers Laneways, Victorian College of the ArtsAccessing recreation, entertainment and cultural venuesCOVID-19 relief and recovery: Community Support DirectoryElvis Martin, Homelessness Advisory Committee memberSafe people, safe spaces – facilities assessment toolCommunity organisation professional development subsidyNew parking meters are being installed across the cityResident parking permits: Carlton, North and West MelbourneAccess Docklands: A Strategy for the Docklands Transport NetworkConstructing, modifying or removing a vehicle crossingConstructing or modifying a footpath, road or kerb and channelOpen Space Opportunities in North and West MelbourneCode of practice for galleries and retailers of Indigenous ArtROARAWAR FEARTATA: Benjamin Cittadini and Craig PeadeGreen Transfer: 1200 Buildings Public Art CommissionUpcoming Council and committee meeting dates and papersInner Melbourne Action Plan (IMAP) Implementation CommitteeAction needed by Victorian and Australian governmentsLady Huntingfield Early Learning and Family Services CentrePrintmakers Laneways, Victorian College of the ArtsAccessing recreation, entertainment and cultural venuesCOVID-19 relief and recovery: Community Support DirectoryElvis Martin, Homelessness Advisory Committee memberSafe people, safe spaces – facilities assessment toolCommunity organisation professional development subsidyNew parking meters are being installed across the cityResident parking permits: Carlton, North and West MelbourneAccess Docklands: A Strategy for the Docklands Transport NetworkConstructing, modifying or removing a vehicle crossingConstructing or modifying a footpath, road or kerb and channelOpen Space Opportunities in North and West MelbourneCode of practice for galleries and retailers of Indigenous ArtROARAWAR FEARTATA: Benjamin Cittadini and Craig PeadeGreen Transfer: 1200 Buildings Public Art CommissionMelbourne is a great place to live. Sustainability is integrated throughout BHP Billiton. Revitalise yourself in the great outdoors and bring back that spring in your step. In building Melbourne Quarter, up to 90 per cent of all construction waste will be recycled as part of our Sustainability Action Plan. That is why we’re aiming to reduce water consumption by a further 10 per cent by June 2021.Examples of water recycling and efficiency, and rainwater harvesting practices include:Our Environmental Management System demonstrates best practice in managing and reducing our environmental impacts. Our approach includes an emphasis on the contribution of the social sciences to understanding and addressing sustainability and resilience challenges. Free tram zone: Melbourne provides a free tram zone within the city centre ma… Our diversion rate from landfill is 88.5% in June 2019. The City of Melbourne has developed a series of self-guided walksto help delegates explore the city by foot. Examples of projects include:Under a medium emissions scenario referenced by the Australian Government’s Climate Change in Australia, most of country, including Zoos Victoria’s three zoos, is very likely to experience hotter and drier conditions in the near future.
To facilitate this change, we ensured that all food and beverage outlets have compostable wares or recyclable packaging to fit in either one of our new bins.In conjunction with our zero waste to landfill goal, in December 2018 we implemented our Single-Use Plastics Policy as the key step to ensure that we change our practices to advance the sustainable use of resources and reduce impacts of single-use plastics on the environment.Our reduction of greenhouse gasses through energy efficiency and greenhouse-friendly animal exhibits.

Lead change in sustainable practice and explore complex issues with like-minded people.