Latest Updates 2013

May

Top tips to take the heat out of winter energy bills

With winter just around the corner, there are some simple steps householders can take to staywarm and reduce heating costs.

 

April

Getting full value - Victoria's waste and resource recovery policy released

The Hon Ryan Smith MP has announced the new 30 year plan to better deal with waste and grow the state's economy by unlocking the hidden value from recovered materials while protecting the health of communities and the environment.

 

Key leadership appointments to deliver Sustainability Victoria's strategy

Key leadership appointments at Sustainability Victoria will deliver on the organisation's SV2015 strategy.

 

Entries now open for ResourceSmart Schools Awards 2013

The race is on to find Victoria's most sustainable schools, with entries now open for the ResourceSmart Schools Awards 2013.

 

From dumping to donation – new trial to give charities a helping hand

Charity stores across Victoria will benefit from new surveillance equipment, signage and fencing as part of the first phase of $500,000 worth of support to help prevent illegal dumping of unusable goods.

 

March

New recycling projects to drive healthy environment, healthy economy

Minister for Environment and Climate Change Ryan Smith has congratulated Victorian businesses on their innovative plans to boost recycling and waste recovery as part of their response to the Victorian Coalition Government's $5 million Driving Investment for New Recycling fund.

 

Change to hot water system replacement rebate announced

Victorians considering replacing their hot water system with a more energy efficient model have until May 31 this year to secure the maximum State Government rebate.

 

Victorian Government supporting business to help customers recycle right

Victorian Government supporting business to help customers recycle right

 

January

Entries now open to find Victoria's tidy towns and sustainable cities

The race to become Victoria's tidiest town or most sustainable city starts today, with entries now open for the 2013 Keep Australia Beautiful Victoria Awards.

 

Latest Updates 2012

October

ResourceSmart Schools finalists announced

Minister for Environment and Climate Change, Hon Ryan Smith MP today announced the finalists for this year's ResourceSmart Schools Awards, which recognise and reward Victorian schools, students and teachers for their outstanding achievements in sustainability.

 

August

Minister announces more help for Victorian business

The Victorian Government today committed $10 million over the next three years to the Smarter Resources Smarter Business program.

 

Detox your Home celebrates 500th drop-off event

The Detox your Home program has celebrated its 500th mobile drop-off event at the BoroondaraRecycling and Waste Centre.

 

Minister's latest push to get more out of landfill

The Victorian Coalition Government is calling for expressions of interest and applications for a total of $3.5 million in funding for initiatives to recover and recycle organic and commercial and industrial waste under its Conserve, Invest and Save strategy.

 

July

Boroondara and Frankston top Keep Australia Beautiful Victoria awards

The Minister for Environment and Climate Change Ryan Smith has congratulated the City of Boroondara and Frankston Foreshore for taking top honours at the 2012 Keep Australia Beautiful Victoria Sustainable Cities and Clean Beaches Awards.