Living sustainably is about giving a little thought and a few simple tweaks to our lifestyle. We can have a big impact on our environmental footprint without requiring a lot of time or effort. MRSG is home to a number of community action groups made up of dedicated individuals working together engaged in projects, events, and practical activities that promote sustainable living in our local communities to make the Macedon Ranges a more sustainable place to live.

 

A Handy Reference List

Not sure about where to take all of those household items and waste to make sure that we reduce our impact on the environment? Click here for a handy reference list.

Free 20 Minute Consultation

The MRSG has partnered with the Australian Energy Foundation to help make your home more energy efficient. For more helpful tips to make your home more energy efficient click here

Woodend Community Farmers’ Market

Our Covid-Safe market with over 70 growers and producers is a showcase of the tastes of our region. Accredited with the VFMA the market is open 9am to 1pm on the first Saturday of every month.

Wash Against Waste

Wash Against Waste is a joint project of MRSG and Macedon Ranges Shire Council. Rolling out at our Shire farmers markets, and available for event hire soon! Find out more here

 

The Voice of a Sustainable Community

 
 
 
News
MRSG Committee Decision on Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) services
MRSG Committee Decision on Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) services

MRSG was recently offered the option to enable Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) through Klarna via our online payment provider, Stripe, utilised on our website. After careful consideration, the MRSG Committee has decided not to allow Klarna or any BNPL services on our payment gateways. We have also resolved not to adopt any BNPL options across our payment systems in the future. 

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Your Small Change = Big Impact — Support MRSG This EOFY
Your Small Change = Big Impact — Support MRSG This EOFY

As tax time approaches, we would like to take a moment to reach out to you and share the incredible work being done by the Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group (MRSG). We are a dedicated not-for-profit environmental organisation committed to making a positive impact on the environment and community in the beautiful Macedon Ranges region.

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Vince Mulkerin claims Environment Award
Vince Mulkerin claims Environment Award

Vince Mulkerin takes the Contribution to the Environment award from the Macedon Ranges Shire Council for 2025 for the Riddells Creek Cool Changes Enviro Expo. Well done Vince and all the team.

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Coming soon! Your electric vehicle could act as a home battery
Coming soon! Your electric vehicle could act as a home battery

In late 2024, the Australian government passed legislation to allow electric vehicles (EVs) to power homes and send power back to the grid, adding to the growing list of reasons to buy an EV

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Help needed- Wash Against Waste at the Malmsbury Fayre
Help needed- Wash Against Waste at the Malmsbury Fayre

Sustainable Malmsbury is working with the Malmsbury Village Fayre to minimise waste again this year on Sunday 27th April. Can you help?

Photo: Happy helpers at the Fayre in 2024. Credit: Robert Bruhn

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Malmsbury Neighbourhood Battery Project Update
Malmsbury Neighbourhood Battery Project Update

The Malmsbury Neighbourhood Battery Information Session was a great success and project planning is now full steam ahead

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Riddells Creek Cool Changes Enviro Expo
Riddells Creek Cool Changes Enviro Expo
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Kyneton's Autumn Equinox Picnic
Kyneton's Autumn Equinox Picnic

Sunday 23 March, 12-3pm, at the Kyneton Mechanic Institute Reserve. Bring your own picnic blanket and food to share, meet some other locals and listen to the sweet tunes of local music. This picnic also coincides with Kyneton Backyard Growers’ 1 year celebration of gathering local growers and providing free fresh fruit and vegetables to the residents of Kyneton.

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New Initiative for Growing Community Gisborne
New Initiative for Growing Community Gisborne

We are looking for 3-4 more households to commit to the 6-month trial, and we would ideally have a range of gardening confidence and experience in the group. If you are passionate about more sustainable food systems and grow your own food, live in Gisborne and are looking to share your garden and your table with new friends, please express your interest here . 

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Grant Awarded for Neighbourhood Battery Project
Grant Awarded for Neighbourhood Battery Project

We are excited to announce we were awarded a Community Climate Action grant for $5000 from Macedon Ranges Shire Council for project planning and community engagement

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Upcoming Events
You're invited to MRSG 2025 Annual General Meeting
Oct 18
You're invited to MRSG 2025 Annual General Meeting
Sustainable Malmsbury October Produce Swap and Recycling Station
Oct 19
Sustainable Malmsbury October Produce Swap and Recycling Station

Come and join us at the Sustainable Malmsbury Community Produce Swap and Recycling Station at the October Malmsbury Village Farmers Market

Sustainable Malmsbury November Produce Swap and Recycling Station
Nov 16
Sustainable Malmsbury November Produce Swap and Recycling Station

Come and join us at the Sustainable Malmsbury Community Produce Swap and Recycling Station at the November Malmsbury Village Farmers Market

 
 
Blog
Growing a Healthier Future: Why Eating More Plants Matters in the Macedon Ranges
Growing a Healthier Future: Why Eating More Plants Matters in the Macedon Ranges

A quiet food revolution is taking shape — and it’s good news for both our health and our planet.

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Home Battery Webinar
Home Battery Webinar

Valuable webinar on Home Batteries and the new rebate

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Heat Pump Bulk Buy
Heat Pump Bulk Buy

save $950 on pre July 2025 prices of Reclaim heat pump

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    The Cheaper Home Battery Program will officially begin on July 1st. 

New Rebate for Home Batteries will save you money and could save our grid

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NEW - Electrify Macedon Ranges
NEW - Electrify Macedon Ranges

Join the Electrify Macedon Ranges movement

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Invest in Rooftop Solar and home Battery with no up-front cost
Invest in Rooftop Solar and home Battery with no up-front cost

Invest in Rooftop Solar and home Battery with no up-front cost

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What if you could run to save one of the last wild places on Earth?
What if you could run to save one of the last wild places on Earth?
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Register your interest in being part of the Macedon Ranges Shire Council Community Assemby

If you look at pages 3 and 4 of your Rates notice you will see details of the Shire Council’s invitation to shape the shire’s vision and future to improve outcomes for the benefit of the Macedon Ranges community.

You’ll need to register your interest by 15 September at macedon.sortition.au

Participants will be selected randomly. This is an opportunity to participate in a community assembly - edging towards true democracy!

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Riddells Creek Cool Changes 2025 Enviro-Energy Expo
Riddells Creek Cool Changes 2025 Enviro-Energy Expo

Expo aim: Showcasing practical, affordable solutions to help homes, the planet and our pockets

Expo themes: Individual change, town collective action and political influence

Timing:  10am to 3pm     Venue: Riddells Creek Leisure Centre, Riddells Creek Recreation Reserve, Sutherlands Road, Riddells Creek ( LOT 9 Sutherlands Rd, Riddells Creek VIC 3431)

Contact: For more information, visit https://mrsg.org.au/riddells or contact: Vince Mulkerin Email: riddells@mrsg.org.au

 Two keynote speakers

   Prof Emeritus David Karoly – Univ of Melbourne, Melbourne Climate Futures Climate change science, impacts and solutions for your community

Annabel Sides, Green Planet Sport -  ​Helping to secure a healthy climate future by supporting sports to become regenerative and build partnerships 

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Electrification talking points
Electrification talking points

Thanks to everyone who stopped to chat with the volunteers from Sustainable Homes Action Group and Go Renewable Energy Group at the Woodend Community Farmers’ Market on Saturday 7th October.

We were exploring the level of interest in electrifying home heating and hot water and the obstacles to electrification.

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