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Free access to sustainability resources
are available at your local Council library.
ClimateSmart Home Service
Make your home more energy-efficient at no cost.
Council is offering $50 cash back for the Queensland government's ClimateSmart Home Service.
Residents
To achieve our goal of being a carbon neutral city by 2026, we need the help of every single Brisbane resident. By making small, simple changes and becoming more environmentally aware, you can help make a positive impact on our community.
Resources
Carbon calculator
Use the quick and easy carbon calculator to work out your carbon footprint. Set yourself a goal to reduce it by following our three easy steps; be wise, minimise and neutralise.
Virtual Green Home
The sustainable Virtual Green Home is a model of a comfortable house and garden that uses sustainable living principles.
Grants and rebates
Council is offering various grants and rebates for environmentally sustainable products.
Sustainable actions
Council's energy targets
Read about Council's current and future residential energy target per annum.
Actions in your home
Reduce your energy, water and waste and live more sustainably. You can also visit the Virtual Green Home.
Actions in your garden
There are many things you can do in your garden to reduce your greenhouse gas emissions. Why not plant some shade trees or grow your own food?
Sustainable transport
Travel more lightly and make smart choices with your travel and you can reduce your carbon footprint.
Building sustainable homes
Council's advice on building sustainable homes will play an important role in reducing the city’s future emissions.