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New container deposit scheme machine at Fed Square

New container deposit scheme machine at Fed Square

February 19th, 2025 - Sean Car

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

September 16th, 2024 - David Allen

Melbourne’s rooves could be looking at a greener future thanks to a study under way atop a new information hub near Federation Square.

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Council switches on Power Melbourne

July 24th, 2024 - Sean Car

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.

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City of Melbourne celebrates food sustainability at Fed Square

May 15th, 2024 - CBD News

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.

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Liquor shop faces huge demand under state’s container deposit scheme

February 20th, 2024 - Marilyn Tan

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.

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From waste to soil food: residents welcome recycling trial

October 25th, 2023 - Brendan Rees

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.

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Spanish electric vehicle company sets up operations in the CBD

September 20th, 2023 - Brendan Rees

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.

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Yarra Trams joins conservation group to support Australia’s biodiversity

September 20th, 2023 - Brendan Rees

Yarra Trams has joined forces with Conservation Volunteers Australia (CVA) in a new campaign aimed at protecting Australia’s biodiversity.

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Campaign channels an almost science-fiction approach to repurposing cigarette butts

April 3rd, 2023 - CBD News

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.

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Council trial making high-rise composting a reality

February 22nd, 2023 - Sean Car

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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New harvest for Citywide

May 25th, 2022 - Rhonda Dredge
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