Environment Matters Spring - Summer 2023

NEW! SUSTAINABLE LIVING FESTIVAL 21 OCT: Bring the whole family to Tulmur Place for a free interactive festival celebrating sustainability. Find workshops, fun activities for the kids, food, stalls and more. BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! SUSTAINABLE OPEN GARDEN TRAIL 7 OCT: Be inspired by everyday Ipswich residents who are turning average backyards into sustainable havens. Find out what you can do at home too. JUST FOR SCHOOLS! YOUTH SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT 11 OCT: This annual event inspires our next generation by showcasing sustainability actions that Ipswich students can take back to their schools. COMING SOON! BUSINESS NETWORKING EVENT A special EcoBiz workshop will provide local businesses an insight to building sustainable practices and an opportunity to share ideas.

Celebrate

in October

2023 HIGHLIGHTS

This annual feast of sustainable living returns with some new and exciting ways to get involved! During the month of October there will be a range of workshops, events and activities designed to inspire you with new ideas.

For the full program go to Ipswich.qld.gov.au/ sustainability

KITCHEN AND GARDEN Food waste and sustainable gardening

EFFICIENT HOME Energy and water efficiency

GETTING AROUND Sustainable travel and transportation

CIRCULAR ECONOMY Reduce, reuse, repair and recycle and the share economy

BUYING BETTER Buy local and buy recycled

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