Campaigns and recognition accelerating canopy action

CACL pairs on-ground greening with initiatives that attract donations, celebrate volunteers, and spotlight social enterprise leadership.

Containers4Trees

In partnership with CDS Victoria collection points, Containers4Trees turns container deposit refunds into trees for Wyndham’s streets and reserves. Community members donate their 10-cent refunds to the co-operative, helping fund propagation kits and planting equipment.

How to contribute

  • Take eligible drink containers to a CDS Victoria location and nominate “Containers4Trees”.
  • Share the campaign with neighbours and local businesses to scale impact.
  • Report donations via the contact form so we can acknowledge contributors.

Recognition & awards

Parks Victoria & Melbourne Water documentary

Featured as a leading volunteering project, sharing the journey from migrant-led enterprise to climate action movement.

Environmental Volunteer Managers Forum

President Walter Villagonzalo presented CACL’s “Grow 2022” vision, highlighting the role of volunteers in community-owned nurseries.

City of Wyndham Business Awards 2023

Finalist in the Not-for-Profit/Social Enterprise category, recognising economic and social inclusion outcomes.

What’s next

Tiny forest pilots

Planned for new western suburbs locations, delivering rapid canopy cover on compact parcels of land.

Adopt-a-tree & gift-a-tree programs

Digital platforms under development with university partners will let residents track growth and carbon outcomes for sponsored trees.

Carbon market participation

Collaborating with Carbon Market Pty Ltd to quantify sequestration benefits and unlock additional revenue streams for community planting.