Butter Sydney flips the script on waste with circular thinking
From frying chicken to fighting food waste, this Surry Hills leader shows how small businesses can cut costs, boost efficiency and build sustainability.

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From frying chicken to fighting food waste, this Surry Hills leader shows how small businesses can cut costs, boost efficiency and build sustainability.

Make decisions today your future self and the environment will thank you for.

Keep fashion in motion because nothing in your wardrobe should go to waste.

Small and simple. Large and tricky. We celebrate the actions these businesses are taking to reduce emissions.

They might look like junk but they’re not waste. Bring your forgotten household bits and pieces to us and we’ll give them a new life.

Local businesses are making quiet but powerful changes – and it’s adding up

The hidden water recycling plant at Green Square is expanding

We’re planting 5,000 native grasses, herbs and wildflowers in 2 inner city parks.

Make your threads count. Discover local brands leading the way in circular fashion.

We jumped 19 places in the last year

Quickly find out what to do with unwanted packaging and household items. We have info about more than 1,700 items online.

How better planning and collaboration helped us streamline these essential works.

Rethinking how we buy and throw away.

In a NSW first, larvae turn your scraps into animal feed and fertiliser.

They’re made of valuable materials but can’t be recycled in kerbside bins. Here’s what to do with them instead.


Is Christmas wrapping paper recyclable? What should I do with my old Christmas tree? Our waste expert shares tips on tidying up after the festive season.

How we’re helping residents switch to electric vehicles.

Stay ahead of mandatory climate reporting. Get to net zero with less hassle. Join CitySwitch.

How reused glass and asphalt reshaped Clarence Street.

Want to make the switch but not sure of the best way to do it? We’ve compiled handy guides to GreenPower and power purchase agreements to make it easier for you

Visionaries, innovators, and investors to tackle global challenges from the heart of the startup ecosystem.

Our partner, Business Events Sydney, has won the first Impact Award at the Global Destination Sustainability Awards.

How the Goldsbrough in Pyrmont is building a sustainable new history.

Compassion and connection deliver dining with dignity for those facing food insecurity

You don't need a lot of space, equipment or experience to grow your own food.

The small decisions we make can have a big impact on the planet.

The City of Sydney program welcoming wildlife back to our area.

The City of Sydney has released our planned spend for the next financial year. Here's what's in it for you

Our draft electrification of transport action plan outlines a smooth, responsible path towards zero transport emissions.
