Getting involved in climate action is vital to creating a more liveable future. We’re making this action easier by offering resources, events, programs and partnerships.
Since we recognised the Climate Emergency in 2020, we’ve introduced several initiatives to help us move towards our zero emission targets – for Council by 2028 and for the Manningham community by 2035.
Here’s how we’re supporting you to act on climate, both individually and together as a community.
Individuals: How we can support
We’re making individual change feel less solo by sharing handy resources, connecting you with government discounts and even providing a year’s supply of compostable bin liners.
 | 1. Resources and discounts to go electric |
We’re supporting households to go electric with free resources, webinars and information sessions. Residents can also access installers and government discounts through our partnership with Solar Savers. The benefits? The opportunity to create a healthier, more efficient home while also powering a cleaner future. | |
 | 2. A network of public electric vehicle (EV) chargers |
Considering purchasing an electric vehicle (EV)? Owning one will soon be more convenient in Manningham, as we’re rolling out a network of nine public EV chargers from early 2025. The chargers will be powered by 100 per cent renewable energy, through government accredited GreenPower. | |
 | 3. FOGO support (and a free roll of liners!) |
The FOGO service is one of the simplest ways to reduce carbon emissions. By using our FOGO bins, we can decrease the waste sent to landfill to create a healthier environment for us all. This means placing the right items in your FOGO bins and using the certified compostable liners (that meet the AS4736 standards), as these decompose. To make this simpler, we’re providing each Manningham household with a free roll of 150 compostable liners (approximately one year’s supply), available for collection from the Manningham Civic Centre or Council Depot. We’re also sharing FOGO tips and tricks, ‘how to’ videos, translated language guides and more to help you with FOGO. Explore our helpful FOGO resources. | |
 | 4. Clothes swap days |
Fast fashion has a negative impact on our environment, accounting for 10 per cent of human-caused greenhouse gas emissions. An alternative to this?
Clothes swap days are a fantastic way to refresh your wardrobe and meet new people. Here at Council, we regularly run clothing exchange days. See when the next one is. |
Our community: How we’re helping
Our impact is greater when we work together. That’s why we’re facilitating community events and connecting you to local groups who make a positive difference.
 | 5. Tree planting days |
Planting trees is one of the best and simplest ways to take climate action, while making Manningham a greener and more beautiful place to live and work. Join us next National Tree Day (Sunday 28 July) to plant trees together. Check our What's on event calendar each July to find planting locations. | |
 | 6. Access to community groups |
Local environmental groups are a fantastic opportunity to connect with neighbours and make a difference in your shared backyard. We can connect you to: | |
 | 7. A regular community garden |
The Doncaster Hill Community Garden is a friendly space for anyone interested in gardening and making new friends. Meeting every second Tuesday morning, volunteers tend to the garden with all produce donated to Doncare’s food relief program. Register for the next session. | |
 | 8. Sustainable schools program |
We run several programs to encourage local schools to protect and care for our natural environment, as well as sustainable education programs for our teacher network. This includes:
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