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Save energy in the home
Find out how to reduce your household energy bills and greenhouse gas emissions.
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Manage the energy use in your business and save on energy costs.
Building or renovating a home energy efficiently
Sustainable design can save energy, water and money while creating a more comfortable home.
Detox Your Home
Toxic items should always be disposed of safely at local Detox Your Home events.
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Recycling at your council
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State of Sustainability Report
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Reclaiming precious battery materials
26 April 2024
Victoria’s capacity to recover and reprocess critical materials found in lithium-ion batteries is expanding.
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Victorian homes to help power our energy transition
26 March 2024
Lifting the energy efficiency of our homes is crucial to reaching net zero and ensuring comfortable, healthy inside temperatures. See how well our homes are performing in our 2023 State of Sustainability report.
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Bioenergy – the quiet achiever
20 March 2024
Solar, wind, even nuclear – the debate around our energy transition to renewables is complex. But why is no one talking about bioenergy?
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Appointment of Chief Executive Officer
06 March 2024
Sustainability Victoria is pleased to announce the appointment of Matt Genever as Chief Executive Officer.
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