Sustainability and Environment

We remain on the lookout for new opportunities within Latrobe City, and hope that these projects inspire other initiatives across Local Government...

Latrobe City boasts a rich diversity of plants, birds and other wildlife, including fauna.

Climate Change describes a change in the average conditions, such as temperature and rainfall in a region over a long period of time.

Living sustainably is about choices and behaviours, both big and small, that enhance our lives, care for our environment and encourage us to live within our means.

Native Vegetation is important to provide a range of ‘ecosystem services’ that benefit and support both people and biodiversity.

 

Air pollution is when there are harmful levels of gases or particles in the air. Polluted air can impact on our health and environment.

Weeds pose a serious threat to agriculture and biodiversity within Latrobe City. 

Almost 15 billion plastic bottles are bought in Australia every year and roughly 70% of plastic water bottles end up in either landfill or in the environment.