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Consultation has concluded
Engagement Results
The City of Kalamunda undertook community engagement to help understand the community's views and perceptions on environmental sustainability.
The survey (available online and hard copy) was open from 18 June to 31 July 2019.
The survey was popular with 371 residents sharing their views on what environmental sustainability means to them, and what steps they currently take to be environmentally conscious.
Key findings
91.6% were concerned about the environment
Energy saving behaviour
70.3% always turn the light off when leaving a room
69.8% switch off the airconditioning when leaving a room
59.7% always set their computer on standby mode
40.4% turn off appliances at the wall most of the time
54.9% use cold water wash on the washing machine
74.2% always hang their clothes on the washing line rather than use a dryer
Waste and recycling
62.5% compost their food at home
92.1% recycle paper/cardboard
91.6% recycle plastic, cans and glass
21.2% recycle food/organics
52% recycle printer cartridges
74.1% recycle batteries
Renewable energy (solar)
57.6% have solar panels and 94% of respondents have heard of solar farms
The City of Kalamunda undertook community engagement to help understand the community's views and perceptions on environmental sustainability.
The survey (available online and hard copy) was open from 18 June to 31 July 2019.
The survey was popular with 371 residents sharing their views on what environmental sustainability means to them, and what steps they currently take to be environmentally conscious.
Key findings
91.6% were concerned about the environment
Energy saving behaviour
70.3% always turn the light off when leaving a room
69.8% switch off the airconditioning when leaving a room
59.7% always set their computer on standby mode
40.4% turn off appliances at the wall most of the time
54.9% use cold water wash on the washing machine
74.2% always hang their clothes on the washing line rather than use a dryer
Waste and recycling
62.5% compost their food at home
92.1% recycle paper/cardboard
91.6% recycle plastic, cans and glass
21.2% recycle food/organics
52% recycle printer cartridges
74.1% recycle batteries
Renewable energy (solar)
57.6% have solar panels and 94% of respondents have heard of solar farms