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Did you know that about 16% of the average general waste bin contains items that could have been recycled? That might not seem like a lot, but when you’re one of Australia’s fastest growing cities it adds up, so here are four ways we can all make a big difference.  

Buying your first home is exciting yet daunting, but you can balance your mortgage and implement sustainable actions with these home hacks no matter your lifestyle, budget or dwelling type.

Mornings in Brisbane would not be the same without the melodious tunes and raucous squawks of our local birds. However, there is a very often overlooked threat to our beloved feathered friends – window collisions.

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Level up your kid's lunchbox

Skip the single-use yoghurt pouches...this new reusable plunge-style invention from a local Brisbane dad could save you up to $470 each year! 

Win a share in $4,000 for being waste-smart

Are you a trailblazer in recycling, repurposing, composting or resource recovery? Nominate yourself in Brisbane City Council's WasteSMART Brisbane Awards by 31 August!

Join the Bupa Healthy Cities Challenge

The challenge is simple: walk 6,000 steps a day in September. The more you move, the more

nature regeneration projects Bupa will fund.

     

Sustainability Sunday Session Sunday 18 August

Are you interested in taking climate action but don’t know where to start? Join this fun and collaborative session at The Burrow in West End, where participants play a 42-card game to learn about sustainability and climate science.

People, Planet, Pastry | Thursday, 29 August

Want to connect with like-minded people, professionals, business owners and executives  taking action on sustainability? Head to the Hyatt Regency in the city for this free networking morning.

Electrify Everything | Wednesday, 18 September   

Join inventor, engineer, author and visionary Dr Saul Griffith for an enlightening discussion on electrifying everything to create an energy system that is fairer, cleaner and affordable for every Australian. 

     
   

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