Environment » Sustainability

Docklands Skyfarm revealed

February 3rd, 2022 - Brendan Rees

In a Victorian first, a large section of a 2000sqm rooftop car park in the heart of Docklands has been transformed into a thriving urban farm, with works continuing over the next 12 months on this new rooftop city oasis.

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Victoria Point’s green vision becomes a reality

September 2nd, 2021 - Sean Car

More than 2800 sqm of largely concreted space along the Marvel Stadium concourse will soon be transformed into a public green oasis thanks to a bold initiative by the Victoria Point owners’ corporation.

Council focus on food and organics waste

June 2nd, 2021 - Docklands News

The City of Melbourne will roll out a new food and organics bin service in a bid to reduce the amount of waste heading to landfill.

Urban forests bringing pleasure to residents

April 29th, 2021 - Docklands News

The City of Melbourne has unveiled six green spaces which are thriving after receiving matched funding via the Habitat Grants under the Urban Forest Fund 2020 program.

How fast is fast fashion?

April 30th, 2020 - Docklands News

Apparel sales have risen sharply in recent years, as businesses have used “fast fashion” design and production systems to cut prices and introduce new lines more often.

Sustainability in a pandemic world

April 1st, 2020 - Docklands News

Paraphrasing Ernest Hemingway, unfolding developments move slower until they happen suddenly. Today, the coronavirus outbreak may lead to a tipping point at which gross domestic product and its supporting metrics are supplemented by alternatives more conducive towards a sustainability transition.

Sustainability - March 2020

February 27th, 2020 - Docklands News

Preparing for a circular economy

The perils of plastics and electronics

January 29th, 2020 - Docklands News

The world produced only two million tonnes of plastic per year in the 1950s. Since then, the annual production has increased nearly 200-fold, reaching 381 million tonnes in 2015. This is roughly the equivalent of two-thirds of the world’s population.

A sustainable festive season

December 5th, 2019 - Docklands News

Our environmental impact might not be at the forefront of our minds during the rush of the festive season and many of us are more concerned about just getting through it. However, the lead up to the end of the year is the perfect time for us to reflect on our habits and excesses.