Merri-bek businesses go solar
Terra Madre is the latest Merri-bek business to invest in renewable energy and install rooftop…
Donna LuckmanMay 24, 2022
A best-practice community hub for Glenroy
Merri-bek City Council recently celebrated the opening of its state-of-the-art community centre as part of…
Terra Madre
Long-time staple in its labyrinthine Northcote store, in May 2021 Terra Madre upsized to Merri-bek…
Donna LuckmanMay 20, 2022
5 steps to all-electric households
Moving your home to all-electric is a significant contribution each of us can make to…
Donna LuckmanMay 17, 2022
Regenerating Australia – Film screening
What would Australia look like in 2030 if we simply listened to the needs of…
Donna LuckmanMay 16, 2022
Apply for the free training in video storytelling
Are you ready to unlock your impact story? Merri-bek Council is offering six environment and…
Donna LuckmanMay 13, 2022
Unlocking business savings through upgrade finance
Do you want to reduce your businesses operational costs and carbon emissions with zero upfront…
Donna LuckmanMay 9, 2022
Olives to Oil Festival
Merri-bek My Smart Garden program in partnership with Yarra and Darebin Councils is proud to…
Donna LuckmanMay 6, 2022
Climate Action Merri-bek
John Englart is an indefatigable climate action leader and long-term Merri-bek resident. Convenor of community…
Donna LuckmanApril 27, 2022
Smashing our solar targets
We are pleased to announce that we have met our Zero Carbon Merri-bek council and…
Donna LuckmanApril 22, 2022
Regenerating Australia Film Screening and Discussion
Join us for a screening of Regenerating Australia, the new film from the team behind…
Donna LuckmanApril 21, 2022
Students talk climate with councillors as part of North West Communities Climate Summit
Over 160 Merri-bek students took part in the North West Communities for Climate Action summit.…
Donna LuckmanApril 19, 2022
Choose to Reuse
Sustainability Victoria invites you to join the Choose to Reuse online masterclass. The purpose of…
Donna LuckmanApril 19, 2022
Reusable Nappy Workshop
Morelanders, come and learn everything you need to know to get started with reusable nappies!…
Donna LuckmanApril 19, 2022
Get a discount on cloth nappies and reusable period products
On average, children use 5,000 to 6,000 disposable nappies before becoming toilet trained. Our 2021…
Donna LuckmanApril 8, 2022
Switch to reverse-cycle air-con for heating
Heating accounts for 43% of energy costs in the average Victorian home. This makes it…
Donna LuckmanApril 5, 2022
Replace old gas hot water system with a heat pump
With water heating accounting for over 25% of average household energy costs, the type of…
Donna LuckmanApril 3, 2022
Climate, Creativity & Growth
Soul Infinity Theatre present "Goundtruthing" by climate scientist Peter Hardy. As well as the performance…
Donna LuckmanMarch 28, 2022
Reducing packaging waste with Wholefood Unwrapped Collective
In late 2019, a Coburg North resident decided to do something about food packaging. Gabrielle…
Donna LuckmanMarch 27, 2022
Merri-bek grant to CERES bears fruit for urban gardeners
CERES has revealed a range of upgrades to its community garden that will enable the…
Donna LuckmanMarch 25, 2022
