A very effective partnership between More Australian Solar Homes (MASH) and MRSG has resulted in a 10kW PV solar system being installed on another community building in the Macedon Ranges.
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As part of its MR-BIG project, the Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group would like to engage the local community in determining preferences for the uses and possible ownership models of community batteries in the Macedon Ranges.
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The 6th edition of home sustainability guide “Your Home” has recently been released. In addition to the softcover book and website familiar to its current fan-base, a limited edition hardback version of the book has been published.
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Recycle old plastic, metal and plush toys at Big W Bendigo or Echuca
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In August this year, the Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group (MRSG) was successful in securing a significant grant in the Victorian Government’s Neighbourhood Battery Initiative.
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Veg Action, a group of the Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group, have been awarded grant funds through Macedon Ranges Shire Council Community Grants Scheme, to run the Plant Positive Food Service Awards in summer 2022.
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The installation of a network of 20 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations across 17 sites from Melbourne to Mildura, including Woodend and Kyneton, is in its final phase.
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Want a cooler home this summer and to cut down on bills?
Come along to this free webinar to learn about easy, cost-effective ways you can make your home cool and efficient
To raise funds for the Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group, the REAG group have “struck a deal” with a local wine producer, Blackhill Road Co-Operative, headed by REAG member Henry Laas. They have put forward a part of their Chardonnay harvest from 2020 that was bottled recently to sell to MRSG members at a reduced price and give a generous donation of $5 per bottle purchased to MRSG for project funding.
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Macedon Ranges residents will receive complimentary advice on PV solar systems and energy efficiency, as well as an opportunity to purchase solar and battery storage systems through carefully selected and vetted suppliers. This is thanks to a new partnership between Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group (MRSG) and the Australian Energy Foundation.
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Sustainable Malmsbury is excited to be hosting these new workshops on making soaps and natural cosmetics, pruning, grafting and budding fruit trees. Tickets are selling fast. Don’t miss out!
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MRSG’s Sustainable Homes action group has just completed a project to reduce the energy for winter heating at Woodend Neighbourhood House funded by the Stronger Communities Programme from the Federal government.
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Latest update on the Community Energy Park in the Macedon Ranges
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Several conditions and events in recent years have intersected to bring us to a moment of change regarding the future of the Woodend Permaculture Garden.
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At the April meeting, the MRSG Committee approved the following Aboriginal Statement and Acknowledgement of Country.
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A 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.
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The Virtual Sustainable Living Festival is now a (mini) reality! and will be at the March Woodend Farmers Market on the Village Green to introduce you to some small steps that we can all take to help us create a sustainable future.
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There is a Climate Emergency Declaration motion coming at the Macedon Ranges Shire Council meeting on 23rd March 2021. This would be a great time to add your name to the petition.
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MRSG wants to know more about our members. We are working towards greater inclusivity and diversity in our policies, practices, activities and Vision. Please help us by completing this survey.
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Over $3000 has been raised for the Malmsbury CFA and Kyneton Caring Community Foodbank by selling fabric masks sewn by Sustainable Malmsbury volunteers at the Malmsbury Bakery.
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