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New cycleway no longer a bridge too far

Tuesday, September 19th, 2017 | Sustainability, Transport

A new dedicated cycleway linking the city and the Sydney Harbour Bridge will boost safety and access for thousands of people who ride across the harbour. The City of Sydney is working with Roads and Maritime Services on the project … Continued

10th birthday celebrations for City’s Olympian pool

Monday, August 21st, 2017 | Community, Sustainability

Australian swimming legend Ian Thorpe and Lord Mayor Clover Moore will lead the celebrations at the 10th birthday of the Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre, Ultimo on Sunday 27 August. Families are invited to enjoy the free fun, including swimming classes, … Continued

Apartment blocks sign up for a smarter way to save

Monday, August 7th, 2017 | Sustainability

Applications are open for a second round of the City of Sydney’s smart green apartments grants – a free program helping high rise apartment buildings reduce emissions and save on power bills. In the first round, City staff worked with … Continued

Pocket map reveals Sydney’s best bike routes

Friday, July 28th, 2017 | Other, Sustainability, Transport

Bike riders will find it safer and easier to cross the city with an updated map from the City of Sydney showing the best local bike routes. The pocket-sized Sydney Cycling Guide and Map has been updated to show new … Continued

Grant to ditch takeaway coffee cups

Friday, July 21st, 2017 | Business, Sustainability

Battles against takeaway coffee cups, marine plastic pollution and energy wastage will get support from the City of Sydney’s latest round of environmental knowledge exchange sponsorships. Lord Mayor Clover Moore said the City is a strong supporter of new ideas … Continued

Sustainable changes deliver new customers

Tuesday, July 18th, 2017 | Business, Sustainability

Business owners will learn how making small sustainable changes can increase company profits, help attract new customers and reduce their environmental footprint at a Customs House seminar this month. The City of Sydney’s City Thought Leaders: Sustainable Business Practices session … Continued

Clear out your chemicals and save the environment

Friday, July 7th, 2017 | Sustainability

Sydneysiders are invited to safely dispose of their old car batteries, solvents, pesticides and paints at the City of Sydney’s free household chemical cleanout day. A joint initiative of the City and the NSW Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), the free … Continued

Game changing plan for zero household waste

Wednesday, June 14th, 2017 | Sustainability

A bold new City of Sydney plan to ‘Leave Nothing to Waste’ will introduce nation leading new residential waste collection streams to increase recycling and set a path to zero waste. Lord Mayor Clover Moore said the game changing plan … Continued

Updated plan steps up action on climate change

Tuesday, May 16th, 2017 | Sustainability

Adopted in 2008, Sustainable Sydney 2030 is an action plan for a green, global and connected city, with 10 ambitious targets to be met over 22 years. Council unanimously backed the updated plan on Monday, with a reinforced commitment to … Continued

Accelerating action on energy efficient buildings

Thursday, May 11th, 2017 | Sustainability

Mid-tier commercial buildings will be the focus of a City of Sydney-sponsored forum encouraging increased energy and water efficiency measures. The Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) will deliver the Sydney Forum for Mid-Tier Commercial Buildings on … Continued

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