Green living - for a healthy lifestyle

Sustainable living is an approach to social and economic, indeed, all activities, for all societies, rich and poor, which is compatible with the preservation of the environment. It is based on a philosophy of interdependence, of respect for life as well as non-living part of nature and of responsibility for future generations -- (Sustainable Living Network, 2006)

Wyong Shire Council has produced a booklet to help people live in a way that helps the environment.

'Green Living for a healthy lifestyle' (PDF - 48.82 MB) provides tips and ideas to help people get started on the sustainability journey.

Simply mulching your garden, composting, saving water and growing your own vegetables can help reduce damage to our 'big backyard' - the environment.

The booklet also contains specific information about subjects such as worm farming, green gardening, companion planting, pest control, community gardens, green cleaning, water and energy.

'Green Living for a healthy lifestyle' is easy to read, compact and chock full of hint, tips and suggestions.

The section on recycling, for example, provides valuable information about the correct, environmentally-friendly disposal of mobile phones, printer cartridges, computers, plastic bags, croks, chemicals, car batteries, oil, paints, solvents and pesticides.

Check out the online version, or contact the council's Customer Service section on (02) 43505555 for additional information.

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Note: You need a copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader to read (PDF) documents such as the booklet above. If you have problems accessing a PDF, please inform us on (02) 4350 5555 or by e-mail

20/12/2007