City of Wollongong News: Environment
Stories and media releases from Wollongong City Council about caring for our environment, sustainable living, active transport, climate change and more.
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Building a sustainable Wollongong is more than just a stated objective for Wollongong City Council. It is a guiding principle that informs all areas of our operations, and a primary consideration for all our planning and policy documents.
Don’t make this the winter of neighbourhood discontent – be sure to get your wood heater use right.
Many hands make light work and we’re encouraging Lake Illawarra-lovers to get involved in a series of monthly clean-up events.
There is nothing quite like a day by the lake to slow down and spend quality time together. Around Lake Illawarra, you will find plenty of fun things to do.
Wollongong City Council has taken another step toward its Net Zero community emissions by 2050 target after granting easements that will allow the installation and maintenance of Community Batteries in four new locations across the Local Government Area.
The recent holiday season saw a whopping 40 per cent increase in residents utilising Wollongong City Council’s recycling drop-offs, with more than 800 people attending three locations between 27 and 30 December.
Got dozens of dinosaurs or a legion of LEGO? Trade them for something fresh our Toy Swap on 21 January 2025.
Be sure to do the right thing this festive season and put food waste into FOGO, recycle what you can and only put landfill-destined items in the red-lid bin.
It can be tough to be kind to the planet at Christmas time. We've got you covered with five festive tips to keep (or get) you on Santa's nice list.
It starts with a 'why?' That's the philosophy of Green Gravity CEO Mark Swinnerton. It is this vision Wollongong City Council is pleased to throw the spotlight on in launching the #MadeInWollongong Business Leader Series