Policies and initiatives > Direction 7. A greener city

7.1 Ensure that water resources are managed in a sustainable way

7.2 Reduce the amount of waste generated and encourage increased reuse and recycling of waste materials

7.3 Contribute to national and international efforts to reduce energy usage and greenhouse gas emissions

7.4 Reduce the impact of stormwater on bays and catchments

7.5 Protect ground water and land resources

7.6 Ensure that land-use and transport planning and infrastructure provision contribute to improved air quality

7.7 Protect native habitat and areas of important biodiversity through appropriate land-use planning

7.8 Promote the concept of sustainability and develop benchmarks to measure progress

7.9 Lead by example in environmental management