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Changing our Future Edition

Our Clean and Green E-newsletter is the best way to keep up-to-date on the latest environmental and sustainability news, events and initiatives in our community. Learn how we can make our City cleaner and greener and make sure you share this email with your friends!
Be the Change You Want To See
 
Reflecting on the events of the "Black Summer" and the huge impact of climate change we are all looking for ways to make changes for our future. In this edition we focus on simple things you can do to make a difference. From putting water in your garden for heat stressed wildlife to installing solar systems on your roof or driving an electric vehicle, we can all make positive changes for our common future.

A free screening of the climate change documentary, 2040, will be held at Bankstown Library on Wednesday 19th Feb at 6pm. Bookings are essential.

 Book your Free Tickets 
 
Heat stress can be fatal for wildlife
Heat stress can be fatal for wildlife
The recent extreme heat waves have caused many of our native animals, including bats, to become heat stressed. However, your safety comes first. Please remember never to touch a bat yourself. Bats should only be handled by fully vaccinated wildlife rescuers.
If you see a flying fox or bat near or on the ground, call WIRES (1300 094 737) or Sydney Wildlife (02 9413 4300) immediately for advice and assistance.


Thirsty creatures?
You can help thirsty wildlife by leaving bowls of fresh, clean, cool water in sheltered places. Remember, place a rock or stick in deeper bowls to allow smaller animals to get out. 
 
Solar power and Energy efficiency
Save energy at home or go solar. Our project partners “Australian Energy Foundation” (AEF) will provide up-to-date and impartial energy efficiency and renewable energy advice and support.Contact AEF for: Installing solar can be daunting and its advisable to get the best system for your specific needs.We endorse this free service to ensure that you get access to trustworthy advice on the cost and products to chose.

You can also switch to 100% renewable or solar power through your energy retailers, call your retailer today and see if they can offer you this product.
 
Water Refill Stations
Quench your thirst and reduce your waste by carrying a reusable bottle. There are 17 water refill stations in CB City
Find a water refill station  
Reduce Waste with household chickens
We are collaborating with City Chicks Sydney to trial the use of household chickens as a way to reduce food waste from your home. 
Selected households will be caring for chickens for up to three months, to experience benefits such as:
  • Reduce the amount of food waste going to landfill
  • Managing  garden pests without the use of chemicals
  • Feathered companionship and fresh eggs
Saving Water at home and in the garden
Stage 2 water restrictions are in place for Sydney, and we’ve got loads of resource to help you save water.
•    Visit Sydney Water for loads of great water saving ideas for your home
•    Register now for our FREE workshop, drought-proofing your garden 
•    Plant drought-tolerant Aussie natives in your garden, with our Native Plant Giveaway

 
Share your food waste
ShareWaste connects like-minded neighbours who want to make a positive impact on the environment by diverting food waste away from landfill. ShareWaste brings together food scraps donors with hosts who have the capacity to recycle this resource.  If you have a compost bin, worm farm or chicken coop you can register as a Sharewaste. Host and receive more food scraps to turn into compost for your garden. You would also help fellow Sharewaste members recycle their scraps and divert this useful resource away from landfill. Become a ShareWaste host.
Dumping is Down!
Illegal dumping in our area is down by 39% after a large scale education and awareness campaign to reduce illegal dumping last year. Our “Eyes On It” campaign has changed the way we manage illegal dumping, enabled us to focus on hot spots and better address factors that contribute to increased dumping.  45% of people who had done the wrong thing responded to the tape and stickers on the dumping bringing their items back in from the kerb.
Remember, it is easy to book a FREE household Clean Up online, or by calling 9707 9000. 
 
Coming Up

2040 Film Screening

19 February
Bankstown Learning and knowledge Centre,
6-8:30pm
Panel Discussion following the screening
Get your FREE tickets

Solar Information Session
Thurs 27 February 2020
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm 
Bankstown Library

Bookings Essential

Solar Information Session
Wed 11th March 2020
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm 
Canterbury Hurstone Park RSL

Bookings Essential

Strata evening – combatting negative behaviour

26 February
Bankstown Learning and knowledge Centre,
Rickard Rd, Bankstown
6.15pm for 6:30pm start.
More Information

Cleanup Australia Day

Sunday 1 March.
Clean Up Australia Day is on across Australia.
To register a site or find one in your area visit cleanup.org.au/events

 

Wheelie Good Compost Giveaway

7 and 21 March.
For more information visit
cb.city/wheeliegood

 

Wurridjal Festival

March-April 2020
Celebrate the Cooks River and its cultural heritage during March and join in on one of the many amazing events!
For More Information

Drought Proof Your Garden

Sunday 15 March 10am-noon
Ashbury Community Gardens
Come and learn how to drought proof your garden and learn practical tips on how you can save water at home.

For More Information

Native Plant Giveaway

28 March-3 April 2020
Bankstown, Lakemba and Chester Hill Libraries
Come and collect FREE native plants (4 per household) to make your garden animal friendly and waterwise
For More Information
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