Mildura Rural City Council has announced they have slashed greenhouse gas emissions by 329 tonnes in 2025-26 while reducing water use, cutting paper consumption and diverting more than 16,000 tonnes of waste from landfill through recycling and organics programs.
The achievements are highlighted in Council’s 2025-26 Environmental Sustainability Report, which showcases continued progress across renewable energy, waste reduction, biodiversity, water conservation and community education initiatives.
Council also expanded its renewable energy capacity to 1,444kW of installed solar panels and 273kWh of battery storage across Council-owned facilities, planted 1,519 trees in urban areas and engaged 2,238 residents, students and community members in environmental education programs.
Council says it is also continuing to improve water efficiency through sustainable management practices across irrigation, stormwater, buildings, facilities and aquatic centres, delivering a five per cent reduction in water consumption during 2025-26, with total usage falling to 1,591 megalitres compared to the previous year.
Council also reduced its paper use by 20 per cent.
