Region. Businesses sign up for program

More than 45 businesses have so far registered to participate in the Streamline sustainable business program, launched by Clean Up Australia chairman, Ian Kiernan. The program is a collaboration between Parramatta and Auburn councils to help businesses in the Camellia and Silverwater areas, of the Duck River Catchment, to reduce water and energy use and minimise waste production in one of Sydney’s most significant industrial hubs. Parramatta City Council Lord Mayor, Paul Garrard, was encouraged by the initial response and invited other like-minded businesses to join the program to show their commitment to sustainable growth of the local area. The program has been made possible through funding from the NSW Environment Trust.