Hornsby, NSW
Area in New South Wales
Australia
Hornsby, NSW collaborates with GoGet on car share pilot following passage of new policy
The council approved a Car Share Policy in 2020 that established parameters for operators like GoGet. A pilot lasting at least one year and up to 18 months places shared cars and vans at 11 locations. GoGet and Hornsby are evaluating on-street as well as off-street locations to determine impacts on parking availability. This initial pilot tests policy directives to decrease second-vehicle ownership and tailpipe emissions while increasing active travel.
Hornsby, NSW
Australia
Hornsby, NSW introduces I Dig Compost interactive tool in effort to reduce landfill waste
The I Dig Compost website houses tutorials for composting and worm farming. Each tutorial step combines detailed graphics with clear instructions. Prospective composters take quizzes after each tutorial to test their knowledge. Completed tutorials are rewarded with 50% discounts on composting and farming products. Hornsby Council developed the tool to reduce the estimated 50% of household waste that comes from food production.
Hornsby, NSW
Australia