Eurobodalla, NSW
Area em New South Wales
Australia
Eurobodalla, NSW partners with Repurposing for Resilience on solar panel reuse project
A drop-off center at Moruya Transfer Station accepts panel drop-offs for free, thus eliminating the AUD 10 fee charged at other stations. RfR's volunteer engineers and electricians evaluate panels for potential reuse or recycling. Panels meeting the standards for reuse are distributed or sold at steep discounts with warranties to low-income households. The group repurposes non-functional panels into products like outdoor furniture and dog kennels.
Eurobodalla, NSW
Australia
Eurobodalla, NSW pilots positive reinforcement for residents who assist with litter removal
Eurobodalla partnered with Coles Supermarkets on an incentive pilot across the community. Council officers who spot visitors picking up cigarette butts and other litter may issue AUD 25 grocery vouchers. Incentives for litter picking and fines of up to AUD 450 for littering provide new options for enforcement in public places. This pilot is a component of the council's collaboration with the NSW Environment Protection Authority on The Cigarette Butt Bin Project.
Eurobodalla, NSW
Australia
Eurobodalla, NSW protects wildlife and motorists with state-first virtual fencing pilot
Shire officials worked with the wildlife rescue group WIRES on identifying hotspots for animal crossings. Virtual fencing spans 900 meters along Cullendulla Drive and 200 meters along Blairs Road. Sensors covering each 25-meter detect the presence of approaching headlights. Audio alerts and lights activated by the network discourage wildlife movement into traffic. The one-year pilot will measure how virtual fencing impacts roadkill incidents and road safety.
Eurobodalla, NSW
Australia
Eurobodalla, NSW expands We Care Eurobodalla sustainability campaign during COVID-19 lockdowns
We Care Eurobodalla began in 2018 to promote sustainable packaging in the food, retail, and hospitality industries. Consumer reliance on takeout options during the pandemic led officials to re-emphasize the program. Business owners arrange consultations with council staffers to identify reusable or recyclable options from regional suppliers. The program's website includes checklists for replacing single-use items and a list of business Champions that have eliminated five problem plastics.
Eurobodalla, NSW
Australia
Eurobodalla, NSW prepares teens for community sustainability projects with Young Legends program
The biennial program teaches local high school students how to bring eco-friendly ideas to life. Young Legends alumni and community leaders mentor young participants on leadership skills during the weekend camp. Small-group sessions connect emerging leaders in the field and identify resources for project success. Eurobodalla has benefitted from projects designed at the camp including public recycling campaigns and school energy audits.
Eurobodalla, NSW
Australia
Eurobodalla, NSW pairs volunteer instructors with drivers-in-training through Y Drive program
The program supports residents without access to vehicles as they train for the provisional driver's license. Volunteer instructors walk participants through exercises and quizzes in addition to 120 hours of driving time. Eurobodalla supplies three training vehicles throughout the region to accommodate learners from outlying areas. The council recently funded 25 spots for new learners after the completion of a three-year pilot.
Eurobodalla, NSW
Australia
Eurobodalla, NSW develops a health professional pipeline with the Employment Revolution program
Employment Revolution focuses on residents aged 15 to 24 who are interested in health and community service jobs. Council staffers and project partners help participants with job training and interview preparation in this fast-growing industry. Eurobodalla developed a dedicated Facebook page, a career guide, and a weekly email newsletter to augment personalized assistance. The council exceeded its goal of placing 50 young professionals by assisting 88 participants.
Eurobodalla, NSW
Australia