Yarra Ranges Council, in conjunction with other councils, has produced some great resources outlined and downloadable below.
Greener Living
Handbook
The Greener Living Information Book is a local program directory covering Yarra Ranges, Maroondah and Knox Council areas that will help you find ways to live more sustainably.
Areas covered are:
- Energy
- Waste and recycling
- Repair, gift, sell
- Water
- Schools and early years
- Growing programs and Food
Click on the picture to download the booklet.
Energy Resilience and Electrification in the Yarra Ranges
Learn how to be energy resilient by preparing for, and managing, power outages or by installing solar and batteries. Develop a go electric plan and discover how to save money by adopting energy efficient ways in your home.
This booklet aims to:
- Increase your knowledge around energy transition, electrification and energy resilience and their importance.
- Provide you with relevant information to make informed decisions for your household.
- Provide practical actions for you to build resilience and electrify and increase the energy efficiency of your home.
Click on the picture to download the booklet.
Sustainable Business in the Yarra Ranges Booklet
Businesses can work toward being more sustainable in a variety of ways. The Sustainable Business in the Yarra Ranges booklet aims to provide you with information and ideas on how different business types can work toward reducing their energy, waste and water usage.
Areas covered are:
- Becoming a sustainable business.
- Getting started.
- Measuring your consumption.
- Barriers to change.
- Business types and solutions..
- Retail.
- Agriculture and Farming.
- Accommodation.
- Hospitality.
- Offices.
- Wholesale/Warehouse.
- Manufacturing.
- Business Energy and Water Saver Kit.
- Energy Savers Program.
- Solar Savers Program.
Click on the picture to download the booklet.
