Green Living Centre

Green Living Centre motifFrom April 2012 The Watershed changed its name to the Green Living Centre. The Green Living Centre looks forward to continuing the great work of the Watershed.

The Green Living Centre is a sustainability resource centre in the heart of Newtown. The Green Living Centre is dedicated to growing a culture of environmental sustainability within the urban community.

The Green Living Centre is free and open to the public and offers a variety of services such as a library, free workshops, practical ideas for everyday sustainable living, educational and business programs.

The Green Living Centre is a joint initiative of City of Sydney and Marrickville Council, and part of an ongoing commitment to supporting sustainable environments.

We hope that a visit to the Green Living Centre will inspire you to take action for a sustainable future.

Location and contact details

2nd Hand Shopping Guide

In 2011 The Watershed released the I ♥ 2nd Hand Shopping Guide. The guide promotes the variety of second hand goods and services available in Newtown.

The free guide lists 50 King Street-based retail outlets that are dedicated to conserving resources and supplying second-hand goods. Along with retailers offering vintage and second hand clothing, the guide includes businesses which offer clothing alterations and repairs, second-hand books and CDs, antiques and furniture as well as computer and white good repairs. 

The I ♥ 2nd Hand Shopping Guide is available from the Green Living Centre at 218 King Street Newtown, as well as participating businesses. A digital copy can also be downloaded here:

Find out more

Click one of the links below for more information on the Green Living Centre:

  • Visit the Green Living Centre
    Information on the services and products available through our shopfront in Newtown.
     
  • Workshops
    The Green Living Centre's Community Education Program aims to provide support for individuals and groups to take positive action for sustainability.
     
  • Volunteer
    The Green Living Centre is supported by a team of dedicated volunteers who run environmental education activities with the community and work with local businesses to improve their environmental performance.
     
  • Business Program
    Our business program offers environmental advice and support services to businesses on King Street, Enmore Road and Erskineville Road.
     
  • Bike Library
    Need to rent a cargo bike? The Green Living Centre contains a fleet of cargo bikes and trailers to allow bike riders to carry things that might otherwise require a car.
     

  • Information on Marrickville Council's BagShare program. People can donate their unwanted reusable bags, which are then made available for loan at participating businesses. Bags may be dropped off or picked up at the Green Living Centre.
     
  • Resources
    Links to a wide variety of sustainability-related resources for businesses and citizens.
     
  • Find us on Facebook
    If you're a Facebook user, you can visit the Green Living Centre's Facebook page for the latest news and photos. Click "Like" to receive updates in your news feed; you can opt out at any time.
     

Stay in touch