Sustainable Ipswich.pdf

Annual celebration of community actions to create a more liveable city
Opportunity for community and local businesses to promote and celebrate sustainability
Focus on sharing stories, knowledge, and ideas to live sustainably

Sustainability Strategy

Details Ipswich City Council's efforts to increase sustainability
Five key Action Areas:
1. Sustainable Council
2. Climate Adaptation
3. Transport and Mobility
4. Natural Environment and Healthy Waterways
5. Circular Economy

Program Snapshot

Mix of council and community events and activities
Events include:
+ Mobile Nursery and Bushcare Working Bees
+ World Habitat Day workshops
+ Upcycled Rag Rugs workshop
+ Save money and stop food waste sessions
+ Recycled material play sessions for kids
+ Get Ready Week and International Repair Day

Waste Diversion Targets

95% of waste to be diverted from landfill by 2050
70% increase in recycling by 2050
Resource Recovery Strategy outlines actions to meet targets

Food Organics Garden Organics (FOGO)

Kerbside collection for food and garden organics
Easy way to divert organic waste from landfill
Participating households can make a big impact on reducing emissions

Big Day of Sustainable Inspiration

Free sustainability speakers and activities on October 8
Handmade Expo Market and stalls
Workshops on saving waste and money, composting, and FOGO

Circular Economy

System where materials and products are reused and recycled
Saves waste, money, and resources
Easy ways to join in, including International Repair Day and Garage Sale Trail

Urban Greening

Important part of creating a resilient and sustainable city
Benefits include mitigating climate change, providing shading, and increasing neighborhood aesthetic values
Urban Greening Plan aims to increase canopy cover by 10% by 2042.