Parramatta. Program has some 120 members

More than 80 representatives from local government, Sydney Water, the Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water (DECCW) and businesses participating in the Streamline Sustainable Business Program attended a function at Rydges Parramatta to celebrate the success of the Streamline Sustainable Business Program – a joint initiative between Parramatta and Auburn city councils. The program launched in 2009, a free program for businesses located in the Duck River Catchment area, has more than 120 businesses members.

Parramatta. Sustainable business program

Businesses Camellia, Rosehill, Clyde, Granville, Rydalmere, Silverwater, Auburn and Lidcombe, within the Duck River Catchment, are invited to join the Streamline sustainable business program, a joint initiative between Parramatta and Auburn City Councils to empower local businesses to become environmentally and socially responsible. Businesses participating in the program will receive a free electricity walkthrough assessment, a tailored action plan; and the opportunity to apply for a rebate of up to $5000 for energy efficiency improvements.

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.