Sustainability Victoria
@SustainVic
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We're shaping Victoria's circular economy, ensuring we reduce or stop waste before it starts. RTs ≠ endorsement.
Victoria, Australia
Joined January 2011
RT @SolarVictoriaAU: Do you live in an apartment, unit or townhouse? Learn how you can bring down your energy bills and lower emissions. 👉…
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RT @DEECA_Vic: December 2024 was a standout month for Victoria’s renewable energy generation, with 48% of the state’s total electricity com…
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Keep batteries out of your bins. Instead, store used batteries safely at home until you can take them to a drop-off for recycling. ♻️ Use a glass container & cover battery ends with sticky tape to prevent sparking & reduce the risk of fire. 🔥 More info:
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Remember to open windows and doors when the temperature drops in the evening or after a cool breeze arrives. For maximum benefit, open windows and doors that face the breeze, as well as those on the opposite side of your home. For more cooling tips:
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RT @DEECA_Vic: Stay cool & save this week! ❄️ Set your air con to 23-26 degrees 🚪 Cool only the rooms you need & close doors/curtains 💨…
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RT @DEECA_Vic: Today we’re celebrating World Wetlands Day 🎉 Did you know that here in Victoria we have 37,000 wetlands? Twelve of these ar…
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Batteries do not belong in your bins. They can cause fires and pose risks to your property and the people who empty your bins. 🔋🔥 Keep batteries out of your bins and take them to your nearest battery drop-off instead. See locations at:
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Energy can be one of the largest costs of running a small business. Check our 5 tips to help reduce emissions and slash your energy bill ⤵️
Make your business greener in 2025! Learn 5 simple, expert-backed ways to reduce energy use and increase sustainability. Read the full article:
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Remember to check for hidden batteries before you throw things out. Batteries and e-waste are banned from all household bins and must be taken to a local drop-off point so they can be recycled ♻️ Find out where to safely recycle your e-waste:
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RT @businessvic: The Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program gives businesses discounts on a wide range of energy-efficient products. Sin…
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RT @VicGovEPA: 🚫👜 Spotted a banned plastic bag trying to have a redemption arc? Give it the boot and report it to us:
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RT @businessvic: Serving up sustainability at the @AustralianOpen! 🍃 Thanks to @SustainVic in partnership with @TennisAustralia, the Aus…
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RT @MacedonRangesSC: Calling all farmers, businesses, and anyone who has purchased single-use polypropylene (PP) agricultural bags! bagMUST…
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🔋Make sure to keep batteries out of your bins! Put clear tape over the ends of old batteries to prevent sparking and store in a non-airtight glass jar for a maximum of 6 months before taking them to a battery recycling drop-off ♻️ Find a location:
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@NeateDavid @ConservationReg If the chosen method is disposal to landfill it is recommended that netting is placed into a strong biodegradable bag first. More detail is available on the @VicGovAg website.
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RT @businessvic: Ready to grow your social enterprise? Funding of up to $120,000 is available through the Social Enterprise Capability Bu…
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RT @ConservationReg: Safe, legal fruit netting has a maximum mesh size of 5x5mm (you can’t poke your finger through it). Netting with large…
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🎾 We’re teaming up with @TennisAustralia to ace waste reduction at @AustralianOpen. Together, we’re replacing tens of thousands of single-use cups with durable reusable ones. Fans simply drop their used cups in collection bins so they can be washed and made ready to go again 🔄
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Batteries can cause fires in your bins or in the trucks that collect them 🔋🔥 Batteries contain toxic substances that are harmful to you, your family and the environment ⚠️ Keep used batteries out of your bins. Instead, take them to your nearest battery recycling point ♻️⤵️
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