Thinking Green returns with new solar workshops

Published on 03 January 2019

The City of Swan is welcoming 2019 with its sixth Thinking Green series, including a jam-packed program of sustainable living workshops.

There are a number of brand new workshops in this year’s program, including three Solar Battery Storage events on January 19 (Bullsbrook Library), January 23 (Baskerville Hall) and January 30 (Beechboro Library).

The three sessions will inform participants about how solar power and battery storage can drastically reduce their carbon footprint and power bills, and offer free tailored energy assessments for households.

Also new to Thinking Green in 2019 are Cleaning with Chemistry, The Waste-free Kitchen, Butterfly Gardening, Drawing on Nature and Integrated Pest Management (natural pest control).

City of Swan Mayor David Lucas said every Thinking Green event is free and open to all community members from the City of Swan and beyond.

“We want to help our community become more informed about how they can minimise their environmental footprint, and that is the premise behind our Thinking Green series,” he said.

“We aim to inspire our community to live a more sustainable lifestyle, and improve the environment and their own wellbeing in the process.

“With such a diverse array of sustainability workshops being held all over the City, there really is something for everyone; so please come along and learn something new.”

Pearce Ward Councillor Kevin Bailey said along with Thinking Green, the City is continuing other important sustainability initiatives in 2019.

“The Switch Your Thinking program is another local government sustainability initiative that City is involved in, and our residents are the ones who benefit from this fantastic program,” he said.

“We have partnered with local suppliers to offer discounts on solar panels and batteries, rainwater tanks, pool blankets, energy and water audits, compost bins and more.

“Simply visit the Switch Your Thinking website for discounts on dozens of products and services.”

Bookings are essential for all Thinking Green workshops as places are limited. For more information, visit the Thinking Green section on our website.