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Adopt a Tree Program
The City of Vincent is calling on residents, businesses and community groups to work in partnership to assist in the establishment of newly planted trees and to care for existing trees within our streetscapes.
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Adopt a Verge Program
Get together with your neighbour and 'Adopt a Verge'! All of the relevant information and the application form can be found in this page.
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Biofiltration
Biofiltration is widely used in the removal of pollutants from water. Learn more about this process and the areas in which The City utilises this technique.
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Car Sharing
Car sharing is a sustainable alternative to private vehicle ownership and is already hugely popular overseas and interstate. To encourage the establishment of car sharing schemes in our City, we have developed a Car Sharing Policy and Guidelines for Car Share Providers.
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Compost & Recycling Initiative
In 2016 we launched a City-wide Compost and Recycle Initiative which includes subsidised composting and worm farming equipment, free workshops, community events and new resource materials.
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Local Native Plant Sale
The City purchases around 5000 tube stock plants - all Australian natives – and we subsidise the cost of these tubes to residents of the City.
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Electric Vehicle - Vincent Charge Stations
The City currently has one Electric Vehicle charge point available for community use. It's located in The Avenue Car Park in Leederville. Find out how to access it here.
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DIY Home Energy & Water Audit Kits
Do-it-yourself home energy audit kits are now available for loan from the Vincent Library. See our friendly library staff to organise a loan. If not already a library member, there’s never been a better time to join.
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National Tree Day
The City participates in National Tree Day every year by planting native species to the area.
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Environmental Grants
The City's Environmental Grants program is designed to assist and encourage schools and community groups in carrying out environmental projects and initiatives within Vincent.
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Public Open Space Zoning
The careful management of Public Open Space (POS) within the City is one giant and essential step towards achieving the reduction and efficient conservation of ground water whilst still providing high quality facilities to the local and wider community.
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Nature Play Areas
A nature playground is one that is constructed around the philosophy of nature based elements, which can include things like logs, stepping stones, cubby houses, ropes, obstacles, musical or water elements and plants.
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Sustainable Building Design
Sustainable buildings are comfortable to live in and cheap to run. They also keep their occupants happy and healthy by avoiding toxic materials and providing ample ventilation and natural light. Find out how to make your home more sustainable.
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Responsible Cafes Program
The Responsible Cafés Program connects thoughtful cafés with conscious consumers by encouraging them to offer a discount to customers with reusable takeaway cups.
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Wetlands Heritage Trail
Explore Vincent's Wetlands Heritage Trail.
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Waste & Recycling
In 2014, we introduced a brand new way of recycling.
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Past Green Initiatives
Learn more about our past projects.
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Waterwise Council
Vincent is now a Waterwise Council.
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