News and case studies

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7 inspiring kids' books to celebrate sustainability this Book Week
31 July 2025
Book Week 2025 kicks off on 16 August, and it’s the perfect time to introduce your little ones to sustainability thinking through powerful storytelling.
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Four ways to tackle single-use plastics – beyond the basics
22 July 2025
Level up your sustainability game with these intermediate-level waste reduction actions!
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Local solutions, big impact: Inside SV’s Circular Economy community webinar series
16 July 2025
Sustainability Victoria’s Circular Economy webinar series is helping communities across the state take the lead in building a more circular, low-waste future – on their own terms.
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Helping Victorians make the switch to energy-efficient electric homes
09 July 2025
Sustainability Victoria is supporting households to make the switch to electric through a community-led program aimed at teaching Victorians about benefits of home electrification.
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Biggest Buy Circular Showcase signals shift toward sustainable procurement at Victorian councils
09 July 2025
The Buy Circular South Eastern Showcase, held in partnership with four councils, featured demonstrations, presentations, and site tours that highlighted practical applications of circular procurement in the region.
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From workshops to waste facility – circular economy support delivers for the Mallee
04 June 2025
Sustainability Victoria is backing the Mallee council to turn circular economy thinking into action – and results.
Case study
High rise, low waste
04 June 2025
The City of Melbourne has trialled an innovative approach to reducing organic waste in high-rises, with reductions up to 80%.
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From landfill to revenue: the success of Wyndham's Resource Recovery Centre
04 June 2025
After a successful trial in 2017, Wyndham City Council embarked on a solution to sort and recycle building and construction material by establishing the Wyndham Bulk Resource Recovery Centre with a grant from the Circular Economy Councils Fund.
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Reusable nappies slash waste by 75% in 14 Victorian councils
28 April 2025
Glen Eira City Council led a coalition of 14 councils to reduce disposable nappy waste and increase the use of reusable cloth nappies.