The Sustainable Future Festival will return in September with a two-day event.
The festival kicks off with a dedicated school day on Friday, September 13, followed by a community-wide day on Saturday, September 14.
Both days will be held at The Entrance Memorial Park and are free to attend.
The festival offers a diverse range of interactive workshops, live performances and engaging talks led by industry experts.
Attendees will discover practical tips for reducing their environmental impact, explore innovative solutions and connect with a like-minded community passionate about a greener future.
Central Coast Council Director of Infrastructure Services Boris Bolgoff highlighted the festival’s role in driving innovation in waste management and resource recovery in the region.
“We are pleased to partner with Cleanaway to deliver an event that not only educates the community about sustainability but also inspires practical actions to protect our environment,” he said.
“The Sustainable Future Festival is a vital platform for showcasing our commitment to a sustainable Central Coast.
“By engaging with our community, especially young people, we can cultivate a generation of environmentally conscious citizens.”
Bolgoff said festival-goers could enjoy live music from Junkyard Beats, meet local wildlife from Central Coast Zoo and catch a performance by Amelie Ecology.
“They can also explore a range of workshops on composting, worm farming and plastic recycling and enjoy many other activities,” he said.
“Renowned environmental advocate Craig Reucassel, known for his work on The Chaser and War on Waste, will also be making a guest appearance at the Saturday event to share his expert insights on sustainable living, with his signature sense of humour.”
Council Administrator Rik Hart commended the community’s growing enthusiasm for sustainable living.
“The Sustainable Future Festival is a fantastic opportunity for residents to gain practical knowledge and inspiration for a more sustainable lifestyle,” he said.
“Council is committed to creating a greener Central Coast, and events like this are crucial in empowering our community to make a positive impact.
“I encourage everyone to come along and discover how simple changes can make a big difference.”
Festival-goers will be able to: create their own dot painting on a river rock; discover how to make and maintain a worm farm; engage with incredible animals from Central Coast Zoo, learning about their ecology and role in the ecosystem; join NSW Young Australian of the Year Lottie Dalziel to transform bottle tops into fun, colourful and useful products at the Friday event; learn how to make a milk and honey bath from locally sourced ingredients; and make their own play dough, using sustainable dyes, to take home.
School day on September 13 will be open from 8.30am-2.30pm and community day on September 14 will be open from 9am-5pm.
For further information and to view the full festival program, visit sustainablefuturefestival.com.au
The Sustainable Future Festival is presented by 1Coast, a joint initiative by Central Coast Council and Cleanaway, dedicated to promoting sustainability on the Central Coast.