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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

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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

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Merri-bek Mayor Riley supports call to help protect communities from extreme weather

Merri-bek Mayor Riley has joined over thirty mayors and councillors from some of the nation’s…

Donna LuckmanMarch 24, 2022

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Water A 120 kilolitre underground rainwater tank collects water from the roof of the hub.…

Donna LuckmanMarch 18, 2022

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Sustainability programs for Merri-bek Schools in 2022

Did you know that Council provides FREE incursions on a range of sustainability topics for…

Donna LuckmanMarch 17, 2022

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Become the next Mike Hill Fellow

Applications are currently open for this years Mike Hill Fellowship. Drive the design and provide…

Donna LuckmanMarch 9, 2022

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Funding for communities to reduce waste, reuse resources and improve energy efficiency

The Victorian Government has opened a new round of funding for communities to reduce waste,…

Donna LuckmanMarch 4, 2022

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A Passive House

The Hub is Passive House certified. The Passive House design approach empowers us to build…

Donna LuckmanMarch 4, 2022

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A Living Building

The Living Building Challenge is the most rigorous benchmark of sustainability in the built environment.…

Donna LuckmanMarch 4, 2022

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Apply to become a Ride & Stride school for 2022

The Ride & Stride program is a behaviour change program designed to get more kids…

Donna LuckmanMarch 4, 2022

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How to move away from gas and why you should

Safeguard your family's health and wellbeing, save on bills and contribute to a clean energy…

Donna LuckmanFebruary 27, 2022

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Save on electricity bills with solar

“My latest bill is a 60% reduction in electricity costs!” says Anna. Last year Anna…

Donna LuckmanFebruary 21, 2022

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How to choose clean energy for your home

Nearly 30% of Australian energy is already renewable, and soon it will be 50%. We…

Donna LuckmanFebruary 16, 2022

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Fawkner Olympian takes climate action

Olympic racewalker and Fawkner local, Rhydian Cowley, competed for Australia in Tokyo, where he finished…

Donna LuckmanFebruary 7, 2022

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Ride & Stride Free E-Cargo Bike Trial for Families!

During our Ride & Stride pilot with Brunswick East Primary School, many families told us…

Donna LuckmanJanuary 24, 2022

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Launch of Brunswick East Primary School Active Paths Map

As part of our Ride & Stride program we have launched our active paths map…

Donna LuckmanJanuary 24, 2022

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Join the energy transition through a new solar battery pilot program

Do you have a 5kW or larger household solar system? Are you interested in solar…

Donna LuckmanJanuary 21, 2022

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Apply for 1 of the 2 Merri-bek community environment scholarships

Applications are open for two scholarships to develop environmental leadership from within our community. The…

Donna LuckmanJanuary 14, 2022

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Merri-bek endorses new aspirational zero carbon targets for 2030

We've finished off the year by recognising the need for urgent action on climate change this decade.…

Donna LuckmanDecember 20, 2021

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Merri-bek residents to see a phased approach to new 4-bin system

Merri-bek households will move to a 4-bin system as required by State Government reforms from mid-2023, with the addition…

Amy CharlestonDecember 16, 2021

Reducing packaging waste with Wholefood Unwrapped Collective

Merri-bek grant to CERES bears fruit for urban gardeners

Merri-bek Mayor Riley supports call to help protect communities from extreme weather

Sustainability

Sustainability programs for Merri-bek Schools in 2022

Become the next Mike Hill Fellow

Funding for communities to reduce waste, reuse resources and improve energy efficiency

A Passive House

A Living Building

Apply to become a Ride & Stride school for 2022

How to move away from gas and why you should

Save on electricity bills with solar

How to choose clean energy for your home

Fawkner Olympian takes climate action

Ride & Stride Free E-Cargo Bike Trial for Families!

Launch of Brunswick East Primary School Active Paths Map

Join the energy transition through a new solar battery pilot program

Apply for 1 of the 2 Merri-bek community environment scholarships

Merri-bek endorses new aspirational zero carbon targets for 2030

Merri-bek residents to see a phased approach to new 4-bin system

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