What can you do about climate change?

There are many ways to take climate action and live sustainably on the Mornington Peninsula. The Shire is keen to support our community to take individual actions and join collectively on initiatives that will help us reach net zero emissions by 2040 and create a clean, green future for all.

Electrify your home

How to best take action to mitigate climate change can be a big topic, but experts agree that moving towards electrification powered by renewables is a great step in the right direction.

Save Energy

Learn how to reduce your energy costs and carbon emissions. Find out about latest financial incentives to reduce energy use.

Reduce your waste

Learn what we are doing to help our community achieve zero waste going to landfill and what you can do to reduce your waste as part of the Shire’s Beyond Zero Waste Strategy.

Preparing for Climate Change

Learn what the impacts of climate change will be on the peninsula, what action you can take and how you can prepare.

Electric Vehicles

Electric vehicle (EV) uptake in Australia is rapidly increasing, with EV sales more than doubling from 2021 to 2022. When considering transport options, these cars are much more sustainable than traditional petrol or diesel vehicles, as they can be powered by renewable energy such as solar and wind, reducing greenhouse gas-emitting fossil fuels.

Installing solar panels - what do I need to know?

If you’re wondering how much solar you should put on your roof and how much it could save you, SunSPoT is for you.

Learn more about sustainability

Visit the Eco Living Display Centre, come to a sustainability workshop or hire the Eco Centre.

Saving Water

Water is a precious resource. As our climate is changing and we experience longer dry periods of no rain, coupled with increasing frequency of extreme rainfall and flooding events it is exceedingly important that we use our drinking water wisely.

Get involved in Climate Change

There are so many opportunities to get involved in taking action on climate change, including joining a climate group, becoming a climate change facilitator or working with your community to restore the peninsula’s bushland. Sign up to our newsletter to keep up to date.

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