Local Sustainability Champions

Sharing Community Sustainability Knowledge

On this page you will find case studies of local leaders in many different aspects of sustainability, sharing their approaches and experience. Interested to know more, or got a story to share – contact us on secondnature @waverley.nsw.gov.au.

Leading the Charge

Robin was one of the first locals to install an EV charger in his parking space in the Waverley strata apartment block where he lives.
Habitat Gardening

With the help of the Living Connections program, Megan is creating a habitat garden that provides food and shelter for wildlife and looks stunning too.
Solar for Strata

This strata management company has installed rooftop solar that is shared between all the apartments in a beachside building.

No Time to Waste

Lottie is a local Bondi girl who is passionate about helping individuals and communities reduce their waste
Pollination Highway

With a Council environmental Grant, Planting Seeds established a Habitat Highway for local bees and butterflies
High Rise Energy Stars

By measuring their use, Robert and Anna made small changes for big energy and cost savings in their flat and their building.
Electrify your Home

Kati and John have been enhancing their home over many years to improve sustainability and wellbeing
Financing sustainability

Jay used green finance to install solar panels and charge his Electric Car, drastically cutting emissions and his fuel bill
Restoring the Laneway

The Langlee Community Garden group restored their local laneway, improving biodiversity, safety and amenity

Local Sustainability Champions

Sharing Community Sustainability Knowledge

Leading the Charge

Habitat Gardening

Solar for Strata

No Time to Waste

Pollination Highway

High Rise Energy Stars

Electrify your Home

Financing sustainability

Restoring the Laneway