Environment

Environmental Services and Information

The state of our local Environment is critically important to those fortunate enough to live and work in the Frankston municipality.

	Environment Events Workshops, Discusions, Greening the Future Programs		Guidelines and Strategies
	Energy and Climate Climate change, saving energy, greenhouse, sustainable transport, renewable energy		Water Saving water, Showerhead exchange, Water restrictions, rainwater tanks, stormwater and greywater
	Conservation and Wildlife Native Flora and Fauna, Conservation Areas, pests and weeds		Rubbish and Recycling Collection days, garden waste, hard rubbish, what to recycle
	Environmental Publications		Sustainable Gardening Worm farms, compost, indigenous and invasive plants
	Education and Projects Resource Smart Schools, Teachers Environmental Network, Greening Frankston's Child Care Centres, Sustainable Homes Program and plastic bag free campaign		Sustainable Homes and Buildings Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD) Guidelines and handy tips
	Grants and Rebates Environmental grants, energy and water		Trees Tree protection, Tree controls
	Groups and Places Friends groups, volunteering and Natural Reserves

National Carbon Price Scheme

The Australian Government has released details of its proposed carbon price scheme and a package of support measures for industry and communities.

• Clean Energy Future Fact Sheet for Local Government