Ask a Sustainability Expert

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The Ask a Sustainability Expert program is a free Council initiative offering residents expert advice to help them adopt sustainable living practices.

Whether you're looking to save money on your energy bills, install EV charging, create a native garden, or have some tricky recycling questions, you'll gain valuable insights during your one-on-one session.

Residents can meet with a maximum of two experts on the following topics:

  • Energy efficiency, solar power and batteries, Greenpower, reducing electricity costs and understanding your electricity bill
  • Strata solar and batteries, EV charging and heat pumps for common hot water plants
  • Building and renovating sustainably
  • Recycling, repair and reuse, composting and worm farming
  • Building resilience for extreme weather events and neighbourhood connections
  • Native gardening, habitat to attract birds and bees, water wise gardens and balcony gardens.

Why get involved?

Residents will receive:

  • A 30-minute online (or phone) meeting with the relevant expert.
  • Advice tailored to your needs and circumstances.
  • A follow up email with resources and a survey.

How to apply:

Program process:

1.      Complete the registration form and nominate your preferred weekday and time for your 30-minute meeting.

2.      Council will contact the relevant expert/s to confirm the mutual time.

3.      Accept the calendar invite with the link to the Microsoft Teams meeting or phone call.

4.      Complete a follow up survey on any outcomes from the consultation.

 

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