Nelson City Council

Composting

Learn more about the benefits of composting, why it's cheaper and how it benefits our environment.

• Bokashi composting
• Create Your Own Eden
• Worm farms

Growing food at home

Growing food at home is great not just for the environment, but also for you.

Recycling

Find out what is recyclable in Nelson, and where, when and how to participate.

Solar water heating

Council encourages the use of solar water heating, find out what assistance is available.

• Solar saver scheme
• Profiles of Solar Saver users
• General information on solar water heating
• Financial factors of solar water heating
• Nelson the solar capital of NZ

Eco Building Design Adviser

Offers free information and help on sustainable building practices.

Sustainable living ideas

Practical, fun ways to learn how to be kinder to the environment.