Education and events Presentations, resources and free and low cost workshops on a range of topics held across the council region to help you become a little greener.
Sustainability rebates and subsidies To support our residents to send less to landfill and reduce rising energy and water costs, we are trialling a range of incentives.
Homes for Tomorrow Real stories from locals who built smarter, more sustainable homes - designed for comfort, lower bills, and a better future. Includes practical tips, checklists, and helpful resource links.
Trees Trees are awesome! They keep us cool, clean the air, reduce stormwater runoff and provide habitat. We value trees and have a target to plant 100,000 around our region by 2037.
Water sensitive urban design (WSUD) Water Sensitive Urban Design provides benefits including protecting and improving waterway health by copying the natural water cycle as closely as possible.
Circular economy A circular economy aims to minimise waste and maximise the use of resources while regenerating our natural environment.
Backyard harvests feed the community In backyards across Onkaparinga, volunteers are rescuing unwanted or excess fruit to save food from going to waste and help feed the community.
Building soon? Don’t miss these easy design wins See what choices led Port Noarlunga South local, Stuart, to a more comfortable, affordable and liveable home.
Take Onkaparinga’s community survey and win Tell the council what matter most to you, and you could win 1 of 5 $100 Drakes grocery vouchers.
Food and gardens We are involved in a wide range of food initiatives promoting health and wellbeing in our community. We also have information relating to food security to assist those in need.
Bins, waste and recycling Waste and recycling disposal options including bin collections, green organics alternatives, hard rubbish and mattress collections.
Our Vision for a Sustainable Aldinga Development The state government’s release of 60 hectares of land in Aldinga has presented an unprecedented opportunity to set a new benchmark for sustainable development in Australia.
Garden guide for new homes The Adelaide Garden Guide for New Homes aims to inspire people to add more greenery to new homes.
Library of Things The ‘Library of Things’ at Woodcroft Library aims to promote sustainability, reduce waste, and encourage resource sharing within the community.