Thursday, 24 July 2008
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Willoughby is fortunate to have busy urban centres with plenty of shopping and facilities whilst retaining areas of quiet bushland and riverfront. There is more than 300 hectares of bushland which is home to many plants and animals.
With the help of the community, Council manages and maintains these areas to make sure that they can be enjoyed for many years to come. Council and related groups, such as Bushcare, aim to maintain these areas without causing damage or ignoring the natural role that the environment can play in its own recovery.
e.restore was introduced in 2000 as a way to improve our local environment, and covers a broad range of projects involving climate change, sustainability and community education.
The population in Willoughby has grown by about 8000 residents since 2000, a number which reflects the increasing global population. We all have responsibilities in preserving our environment, and need to adapt our lifestyles accordingly.
In addition to providing recycling services, Council also runs yearly clean-ups for electronic waste (such as computers), vegetation, white goods and metals as well as bi-annual general clean-ups.
Our environmental and e.restore programs aim to increase energy efficiency, reduce water consumption, waste and noise, encourage safe handling of chemicals and contaminated land, improve air and water quality, and restore our environment to full health.