This March MRSG Sustainable Homes Action Group is presenting the “Project Showcase”, an exhibition of projects Macedon Ranges householders have undertaken to make their homes more thermally comfortable, cheaper to run and more energy-efficient, and of work-from-home spaces that are reducing the need to commute.
(Image: Sam Clarke via Unsplash)
Read MoreThe Wash against Waste trailer is a partnership between the Macedon Ranges Shire Council and MRSG for the purpose of reducing waste at the various events and festivals in the Macedon Ranges. We are looking for volunteers to help out with the Wash against Waste trailer at some of these events.
Read MoreThe Malmsbury Village Fayre is back on 20th November 2022. We need your help to wash dishes to keep up to 6000L of rubbish out of landfill. The first 20 volunteers will receive a free pie from the Malmsbury Bakery!
Read MoreCongratulations to Joslin Moore, Waste Action Group, for becoming the new Loddon Mallee Waste and Recovery Community Champion.
Read MoreRecycle old plastic, metal and plush toys at Big W Bendigo or Echuca
Read MoreA joint project between Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group, Macedon Ranges Shire Council and local business, the Woodend Woodsman, during COVID lockdowns last year has resulted in a terrific Wash against Waste trailer which will go a long way in reducing disposable plastic waste at events and festivals in the Macedon Ranges.
Read MoreHave your say about Victoria’s container deposit scheme: complete the survey by Nov 30.
Read MoreThe Terracycle Community Collection Hubs at Woodend Library and Neighbourhood House will be reopening soon, but without coffee pods. Read more to find out what you can do if you have pods to recycle.
Read MoreThe Terracycle Collection Trolleys are back from June 9th. Please check with the Library and Neighbourhood House for opening times and access protocols.
Read MoreWith the Terracycle collection now on hold, what can you do with your extra recycling?
Read MoreWe have our new bins in the Macedon Ranges and across Victoria other Councils are following suit. The Australian recycling industry is getting a much-needed overhaul. So are we nearly there yet? Let’s take a closer look.
Read MoreAt the Australia Day Awards ceremony in Kyneton Town Hall today (26th January 2020), Lisa Richards, leader of MRSG’s Waste Action Group, was named Macedon Ranges Citizen of the Year for her outstanding volunteer work in educating the local community not only about the problems of waste but also the opportunities that a sensible approach to waste can afford.
Read MoreWe need your help! Please complete our short survey and be part of the action.
Read More“Plastic is the substance that has served as our most perfect container - and that now overwhelms our systems of containment” - Robert McFarlane, Underland
Read MoreMalmsbury Primary School Community Fair lived up to its theme of ‘reduce, reuse, recycle’ on Saturday 19th October.
Read MoreThe 2019 Malmsbury Village Fayre have hired a Wash Against Waste Trailer to avoid use of single use plates, bowls, cups, glasses and cutlery. They need your help to keep up to 6000L of rubbish out of landfill!
Read MoreCan you help us turn this faded old beauty into a fab new darling who will come along to community events all over the Shire and reduce event waste everywhere she goes?
Read MoreDo you listen to podcasts? Here are some of the Waste Group’s faves. Let us know yours!
Read MoreStill confused about our kerbside recycling?
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