The link between major events and the environment isn't exactly a traditional
one. But hosting the 2006 Commonwealth Games has the potential to make
Victoria a much more sustainable place to be.
The initiatives of Commonwealth Games the Environment Program aim to
set a new benchmark in reducing our impact on natural resources while
still staging a world-class event. There are three pillars to achieving
this:
Waterwise – by building venues with the capacity to collect
and recycle water, and that have water efficient fixtures and fittings.
Carbon neutral – by installing energy efficient appliances
at venues, encouraging more public transport use and planting trees
to soak up greenhouse gas emissions.
Low waste – by having recycle bins in public spaces, salvaging and reusing building materials at venues and a Games-time anti-litter campaign.
It's gold, gold, gold for the environment!
The biggest event ever staged in Victoria has been given a big gold tick for meeting stringent environmental standards. The Commonwealth Games Environment Report Card has established the Commonwealth Games achieved the objectives of being a low waste, carbon neutral and water wise event. The Commonwealth Games has set new benchmarks in the environmental planning and running of international major events.
View the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games Environment Report Card PDF (1.87MB)
Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games Interim Environment Repot Card
The Victorian Government has released the interim Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games Environment Report Card, which shows new environmental benchmarks will be met.
The release of the Environment Report Card means that the vision to make the Games Water Wise, Carbon Neutral and Low Waste is well on the way to becoming reality. After the Games, an independently prepared Environment Report Card will present a detailed assessment of the Government's environmental achievements.
Download the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games Interim Environment Report Card (1.15MB)
Follow the links below to find out what we're doing to reach these goals - and how you can help.
- Tree planting program
- Litter barge
- 'Green' venues
- Anti-litter campaign
- Other Environmental Initiatives
Join the Sustainables Household Challenge
You don't need to be a superhero to save the planet. Making a difference to the environment is about the little things in life.
Sign up to doing 10 simple actions during 2005 and commit to making a difference to Victoria's envionment.
