Living more sustainably is easier with the help of Lake Macquarie City Council’s free sustainable living workshops.

Council’s Manager Sustainability, Alice Howe, said the sustainable living workshops are always popular with residents.

“These free hands-on workshops will help residents save money and help the environment,” Dr Howe said.

“Workshop topics give residents the opportunity to gain valuable knowledge on growing food, native gardening, and habitats in the backyard.”

Places are limited and bookings are essential.  Book your place now by calling 4921 0333.

Create a 30-day healthy habits plan and learn clever and easy ways for preserving and pickling food.

Bookings are essential. Contact Council’s Customer Service Centre on 4921 0333.

Learn how to create healthy meals using leftovers combined with household staples.

Bookings are essential.  Contact Council’s Customer Service Centre on 4921 0333.

Learn how to save 20% on your weekly grocery bill through buying and storing food effectively.

Bookings are essential.  Contact Council’s Customer Service Centre on 4921 0333.

The following items will be accepted for recycling:

• All hand held electronic items (power tools/kitchen appliances)
• Computers, printers and fax machines (including cartridges)
• TVs, stereos, DVD and video players
• Mobile phones and accessories
• Domestic batteries
• Car and marine batteries
• Household goods listed on www.lifecyclehunter.com.au
• NO white goods, trailers or furniture accepted

For more information contact Hunter Resource Recovery on 1800 838 884 or go to www.hrr.com.au.

Conditions apply – this service is for Lake Macquarie residents only.  No commercial quantities accepted.  A cceptance of items is at the discretion of the contractor.

Did you know that food waste makes up nearly 30% of the average garbage bin in Lake Macquarie? When these food scraps decompose in landfill they produce harmful greenhouse gases, not to mention the money that we are throwing away. 

Follow these five tips to reduce your food waste:

1. Plan your meals and write a shopping list
2. Measure your serving sizes correctly
3. Store food correctly
4. Use your leftovers creatively
5. Recycle your food scraps ina compost bin or worm farm

To learn more about reducing food waste go to www.arrr.com.au/avoid

Do you dispose of a large amount of food scraps? Do you want healthy soil to use on your vegie patch or flower garden? Yes? Then our home composting and worm farming trial could be for you! We are looking for 300 households in Lake Macquarie to get involved and say ARRR to waste. We will provide you with all the resources you need to get started and some helpful tips along the way. Register and you receive a FREE kitchen tidy bin and $40 Bunnings voucher for a compost bin or worm farm. Register Here or visit Come Aboard and Compost for more information.

Do you dispose of a large amount of food scraps? Do you want healthy soil to use on your vegie patch or flower garden? Yes? Then our home composting and worm farming trial could be for you! We are looking for 300 households in Lake Macquarie to get involved and say ARRR to waste. We will provide you with all the resources you need to get started and some helpful tips along the way. Register and you receive a FREE kitchen tidy bin and $40 Bunnings voucher for a compost bin or worm farm. Register Here or visit Come Aboard and Compost for more information.

Do you dispose of a large amount of food scraps? Do you want healthy soil to use on your vegie patch or flower garden? Yes? Then our home composting and worm farming trial could be for you! We are looking for 300 households in Lake Macquarie to get involved and say ARRR to waste. We will provide you with all the resources you need to get started and some helpful tips along the way. Register and you receive a FREE kitchen tidy bin and $40 Bunnings voucher for a compost bin or worm farm. Register Here or visit Come Aboard and Compost for more information.

Do you dispose of a large amount of food scraps? Do you want healthy soil to use on your vegie patch or flower garden? Yes? Then our home composting and worm farming trial could be for you! We are looking for 300 households in Lake Macquarie to get involved and say ARRR to waste. We will provide you with all the resources you need to get started and some helpful tips along the way. Register and you receive a FREE kitchen tidy bin and $40 Bunnings voucher for a compost bin or worm farm. Register Here or visit Come Aboard and Compost for more information.