Greening a City
Date: Sep, Thursday 10th 7:15 PM - Sep, Thursday 10th 8:30 PMSpeaker - Dr Brad Pettit
About the Speaker:
As 2nd term Mayor of Fremantle, aside from other commitments, Brad sits on a broad range of working groups and committees relating to conservation and sustainability. Past Dean of Sustainability at Murdoch University, his expertise, research and teaching includes climate change, international aid policy and sustainability planning.
City of Fremantle is the first City to:
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ban non degradable, lightweight plastic bags at its supermarkets, markets etc.
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speak out publically about covering green space with concrete parking.
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own the first ever green street - Hulbert Street.