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New container deposit scheme machine at Fed Square
Locals in Melbourne’s CBD now have easier and more convenient access to Victoria’s container deposit scheme (CDS) after the state government installed a reverse vending machine at Federation Square in February.
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Greenline info hub launches native green gables
Melbourne’s rooves could be looking at a greener future thanks to a study under way atop a new information hub near Federation Square.
Read MoreCouncil switches on Power Melbourne
The City of Melbourne has installed its first community battery in the CBD as part of its Power Melbourne renewable energy program for residents and businesses, with the Boyd Community Hub in Southbank to receive the next one in July.
Read MoreCity of Melbourne celebrates food sustainability at Fed Square
Sustainability leaders and locally-grown foodie legends will dig into discussion at Fed Square this month, as part of City of Melbourne’s free Melbourne Conversations series.
Read MoreLiquor shop faces huge demand under state’s container deposit scheme
A liquor shop acting as the only CBD site where people can cash in bottles and cans under the state’s container deposit scheme (CDS) is struggling to cope with demand.
Read MoreFrom waste to soil food: residents welcome recycling trial
Residents at the Spring Street Towers have embraced a new Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) collection service trial that is aimed at curbing landfill.
Read MoreSpanish electric vehicle company sets up operations in the CBD
Spanish-based electric vehicle (EV) charging tech provider Wallbox has officially launched the opening of its operations hub in the CBD, in move set to revolutionise the future of driving.
Read MoreYarra Trams joins conservation group to support Australia’s biodiversity
Yarra Trams has joined forces with Conservation Volunteers Australia (CVA) in a new campaign aimed at protecting Australia’s biodiversity.
Read MoreCampaign channels an almost science-fiction approach to repurposing cigarette butts
Environmental charity No More Butts is collaborating with social enterprise Fungi Solutions to launch “Cig Cycle” – a campaign aimed at generating new ways of recycling cigarette butts discarded at Melbourne businesses.
Read MoreCouncil trial making high-rise composting a reality
In an Australian-first, the City of Melbourne has introduced its Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) collection service in high-rise buildings, with a Spring St apartment tower among six selected in the municipality to take part in a 12-month pilot.
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Council switches on Power Melbourne
