Lismore City Council

Actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Lismore City Council has proven leadership in ecologically sustainable development (ESD) through the development of the largest 'state-of-the-art', fully automated worm farm in the Southern hemisphere which includes curbside organics collection.
Council has collection points for the recycling of compact fluorescent tubes and bulbs.
Power to Make a Difference Program was launched in 2007. Through this program Council has installed energy monitors in each of the local high schools in the area and supported the schools with a step by step program for conducting an energy audit.
The Lismore Local Action Plan was adopted in April 2007 which led to the creation of an internal sustainable working group to implement the recommended actions across council.
Council actively monitors its energy consumption through quarterly foot printing and reporting.

Council recently amended its Development Control Plan to ensure that all new streetlights meet the minimum energy efficiency standard.
Council purchased its first hybrid car in 2007.
Waterless urinals have been installed at the Depot.
The heat from pumps at the public swimming pool is used to heat water for showers; backwash is used to flush toilets.
Sensor lights are used in toilets and hallways in Administration Building.
Four cylinder cars and alternative fuelled cars are now part of the fleet.