Discover sustainable living

Recycle rubbish bins Sustainable living is easier than many people realise. From minimising waste to creating a more sustainable home and garden, there are many ways to live greener in the Toowoomba Region.

Find information on reducing your cabon footprint, growing food, recycling and compost, walking and cycling, rebates and grants and find out how to book a Climate Smart Home Service to help save money on your power bill.

You may also be interested in council's great conservation ideas in Environment conservation.

Last Updated on Monday, 07 March 2011 11:10

Energy wise

Save up to $325 on your power bill every year by booking a climate smart home service via the www.climateSmartHome.com (opens in new window).

For $50 an electrician will supply and install a little device, called a wireless power monitor, plus up to 15 power saving light globes and, where suitable, a water and energy efficient shower-head in your home. This program is provided by the Qld State Government with support from council.

Last Updated on Friday, 18 February 2011 11:38

Growing food

Gardening tools

Learn how to turn your backyard into a food forest. Save money while benefiting from fresh food and a healthy lifestyle. Herbs, fruits and vegetables are easy to grow in our temperate climate and it's not difficult to get started. Here are four ways to learn more about gardening in the toowoomba region;

Rebates & grants

Going green at home needn't cost you the earth with a range of rebates, grants and funding available to help you reduce your household carbon footprint.

Community groups can apply for Council funding for environmentally friendly projects through the council grants program.

Queensland and federal governments also have a number of grants available, for a summary of these rebates and grants visit the ClimateSmart living website (opens in new window).

Recently Chiselhurst Preschool won the Carnival of Flower's garden competition, Best Sustainable Garden, with the help of Council's Environment Grant funding. Read about their story here.

Last Updated on Monday, 03 October 2011 13:07

Walking & cycling

Lady on a bike Reduce your carbon footprint by leaving the car at home. Walk or cycle to your destination and save money on fuel and parking while improving your health and the environment.

Find out more about Council's extensive pathway system and community education programs like 'ride to work day' and 'walk to work day'.

Last Updated on Friday, 18 February 2011 11:39

Toowoomba sustainable home

Over 21,000 people visited the Toowoomba sustainable home on Ramsey Street during the three years it was on display. The sustainable home is now closed, however you can still access information about incorporating principles of sustainable design and performance into your home by visiting The smart and sustainable homes website (opens in new window).