Sustainability

Welcome back to our new sustainability page!

What's been happening in the veggie garden? 

Plastic Free July is almost here! 

No matter how big or small of a change you make, take the pledge to reduce your plastic waste this July. Join 100+ million participants world wide by signing up here. 

Maroondah Council - what's coming up?

Plastic Free July Discovery Day

Maroondah City Council's Waste Team have partnered with Your Library to take over the Realm building on Friday 5 July for the start of Plastic Free July.

There will be interactive displays, guest speakers, activities for the kids, a mini market, a chance to take home some reusable options, and an opportunity to take the Plastic Free pledge.  

Event Details

• Date: Friday 5 July
• Time: 10am to 2pm 
• Location: Realm Building, Ringwood 
• Cost: Free 

Mini Market

On the ground floor, discover some reusable and plastic free alternatives for your household at our mini market. You can:  

• Make your own produce bags with Zero Waste Victoria
• Buy products from a variety of stall holders who are helping to reduce single use plastics - from the bathroom, kitchen to shopping - such as the Soap Shakin Sisters, Mademoiselle Organic, The Everyday Recycler, The WUP Shop and more
• Pick up your Plastic Free July Discovery Day passport on the day and complete a minimum of three actions for a chance to win one of three Plastic Free July hampers. (Tip: Bring your reusable drink bottle or cup). Terms and conditions apply.
• Chat to Maroondah City Council’s Waste team about how you can make some simple swaps to reduce plastics in your household  

Small Steps for Tackling Soft Plastics (Webinar)

Looking for simple swaps and solutions to tackle soft plastics and other common single-use plastics?

Join Jo Taranto for this free webinar full of great ideas and ways to get involved during Plastic Free July. We’ll look at popular solutions for behaviour change and the simple step-by-step tips, and swaps that will help you create lasting change. 

Jo Taranto is the founder of Good for the Hood and an experienced sustainability educator and speaker. Jo is the co-host of Channel 10's Planet Shapers and is passionate about unlocking better ways of living and doing business.

Event details

• Date: Tuesday 2 July
• Time: 1pm to 2pm
• Location: Online
• Cost: Free
• Presenter: Jo Taranto from Good for the Hood
• Registrations are essential and places are limited. 

For more council sustainability events, head to Maroondah Councils website