Sustainable living

Council runs a range of community workshops and events (many of them free) on how to create a more sustainable home and lifestyle.

Workshops topics include:

• biodiversity
• energy
• gardening
• solar power
• water
• waste.

Visit our Environmental events page for information on upcoming events.

Creating a water efficient garden can reduce your water bills and running costs and can often require less maintenance. Water efficient gardens also typically use plants that attract native birds and animals, making your garden a more enjoyable, relaxing environment.

Visit our Waterwise gardening page for more information, or view a list of local indigenous plants you can add to your garden on our Frankston Indigenous Nursery page.

For more tips on how to create a sustainable and healthy garden, view or download our handy Sustainable Gardening booklet(PDF, 4MB) .

Visit our Saving water page for simple tips on how to save water in your home.

You’ll also find some water saving tips for your garden on our Waterwise gardening page.

Using alternative water sources such as rainwater or greywater can also help to reduce costs and save water in your household.

By saving energy, we can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and our impact on climate change. Saving energy also leads to cost savings on your electricity and gas bills.

Visit our Saving energy page for tips and information. Visit our Environmental grants and rebates page for information on government rebates.

If you’re thinking about making the switch to solar, visit our solar and renewable energy page for tips to help you get started.

Visit our Reduce your waste page for helpful tips and simple steps you can take to reduce waste in your household.

You’ll find information on composting, worm farms and Bokashi buckets, as well as tips on how to dispose of your food and garden waste.

Visit our Environmental grants and rebates page for information on Council’s Environmental Sustainability Grant program, as well as rebates and incentives to help homeowners and businesses save energy, install efficient appliances and solar power, as well as reduce energy costs.

YourHome is an Australian Government initiative that provides a range of comprehensive information and tools to encourage the design, construction or renovation of homes to be comfortable, healthy and more environmentally sustainable.