Ipswich is fortunate to have many knowledgeable experts in environment and sustainability who live in the community.

We can tap into that expertise by running online webinars where you can join in a conversation with that expert.

You can join in these webinars from the comfort of your home, or on a lunch break at work (for example). Webinars are highly suitable for COVID-19 restrictions.

Access to technology may be a barrier to participation.

Travel and social distancing restrictions for COVID-19 can make it difficult for guest speakers to come to Ipswich and talk to a large group.

One option is to record an exclusive video with a big-name guest speaker that can be shared across our digital channels.

It's a way of bringing some star power to Ipswich's environment and sustainability efforts - and can be viewed across the community.

Our community engagement discovered a lot of people were interested in learning how to do things such as making compost or a worm farm, or gardening in small spaces.

Small hands-on workshops (with COVID-safe measures) can offer practical skills in a supportive environment.

Ipswich has many passionate individuals, groups and organisations who are working to increase Ipswich's environment and sustainability efforts.

Meeting and learning from each other has many benefits; from sharing solutions to common issues, through to growing stronger relationships in the community.

Events such as this would be subject to COVID-19 restrictions.

You can feel swamped when searching for information and instructions on how to be more sustainable and environmentally-friendly in your life.

There are experts in the Ipswich community who can show you how - and you can be confident that the information is relevant to your life in this city.

Ipswich has an incredible range of volunteering opportunities, from regular Bushcare working bees through to one-off community tree planting events.

But these great initiatives all rely on people like you giving their time to join in and help improve our local area.

A trade show can bring lots of different businesses together, and provide access to experts and guest speakers, to demonstrate opportunities in the environment and sustainability industry.