Community Action

What Can We Do?

The City of Salisbury prides itself on its presentation and its importance in encouraging a community full of drive, commitment and spirit. Sustainability is not just about the environment, but also about building a lasting and strong community which feels supported by its locality. Local Government plays an integral role in building a sustainable community and building links to encourage community action.

Council strongly supports a range of Community Action initiatives. Visit the pages below for more information:

• The Catchment Care Program
• Control of Stormwater Pollutants
• Biodiversity education, schools and volunteer programs

Opportunities also exist for the community to make a difference on a day-to-day basis, to take positive steps toward achieving a sustainable future.

Individuals, Communities and Schools

• Educate school children and families to minimise waste through conscious product choice, packaging and re-use of materials
• Make provisions for recycling materials
• Buy products which are reusable, recyclable or made from recycled products
• Participate in clean-up and recycling programs
• Think before placing materials in the rubbish bin, as these can no longer be recovered

Businesses

• Educate staff in waste minimisation practices
• Review waste products to ensure they are recovering the maximum practical amount
• Review processes to minimise production of waste
• Buy products which are reusable, recyclable or made from recyclable products
• Produce products and packaging which are reusable and recyclable

State and Federal Government

• Provide incentives that encourage waste minimisation
• Legislate to ensure the use of recyclable materials in preference to raw materials
• Encourage waste minimisation within its own facilities
• Buy products which are reusable, recyclable or made from recycled products
• Plan for waste minimisation
• Develop education programs and promote recycling
• Research and develop programs for the use of waste products