Local Actions Have Global Consequences
The Benalla Sustainable Future Group was established in 2010 by Benalla & District residents concerned about environmental sustainability and the lack of action on climate change both locally & nationally. By coming together we can work towards a more sustainable future & a cleaner planet.
Waste Wise Benalla - "Keep It Out Of Landfill"
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The WasteWise action group's list of local options for Recycling is growing! Here is their current list of businesses with Recycling Deposit Points in Benalla.
The list is current at June 2023. If you are aware of any other businesses providing this service, let the WasteWise Benalla team at Benalla Sustainable Future Group know of them so this list can be updated. Contact us through social media or our website https://www.bsfg.org.au/contact While Office Works in Shepparton and Wangaratta take Printer Cartridges, travel adds to our carbon footprint. Local store 'Stuck on Stationery' in Carrier St has a recycling box for printer cartridges! |
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Benalla Food Cooperative - September opening times
Please note - updated version - the third session in September is on Thursday 14th!
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During the winter months of shorter daylight hours and colder, wet weather, the Monday shopping time has changed to 3.30 - 5.30 pm. Volunteers are asked to arrive by 2.45. Shopping needs to have started by 5.15. We hope this creates a more pleasant shift for members rostered on wintery Mondays.
Interested in joining? The Benalla Food Co-Op enables members to buy mainly Australian produced non-perishable foods without packaging. Local and regional producers are supported where possible. Membership of $25 entitles you to one year's use of the cooperative where you can buy non-perishable foods purchased in bulk such as flour, cereals, seeds, rice, sugar, beans, peas, dried fruits and nuts and an increasing range of organic products and Fairtrade organic tea and coffee.Members have volunteer commitments of four sessions per year with duties including setting up, processing orders, packing and cleaning up. Download the 2023 Food Co-Op Product List here or click here to find out more: |
BSFG Annual General Meeting, Thursday May 27th 2023
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At the BSFG AGM on Thursday 25th May, guest speaker from Indigo Power, Donald Mace, spoke about Yackandandah's 100% Renewable Community Blueprint. Annual reports presented at the AGM included:
President's Report to AGM - Peter Holmes Benalla Food Cooperative Environmentally Sustainable Development Renewable Energy Benalla Wastewise Benalla Web Team |
BSFG/REB Community Forum on Solar Panels and Home Batteries
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A very informative seminar was hosted on Thursday 27 April by Renewable Energy Benalla (part of BSFG) at the Benalla Uniting Church on solar panel and home battery installations. Brad Foletta, Director of Solargain Wangaratta, spoke on Solargain's experience in solar panels, batteries and solar hot water systems, with around 3000 installations in the North East over the past nine years since Solargain was established. Brad and more than half his staff are Benalla locals, so the company knows the local area intimately. Brad made mention of noted engineer and thinker, Saul Griffith, and his mantra “Electrify Everything” for combatting the use of fossil fuels for power and addressing climate change, as one of the key drivers for Solargain’s work across our region. Keep reading....
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BSFG Newsletter #34 - March 2023
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BSFG's March 2023 Newsletter (#34) Two excellent articles in the March edition of our newsletter relate to the outstanding talk given in February by Dr Greg Moore about the benefits of trees in a changing climate. Peter Holmes stresses the need for Benalla Rural City Council to establish appropriate planning policies in the areas of new housing subdivision approvals and associated streetscape policies, while Ian Herbert looks at the current Benalla Planning Scheme and the Council's Significant Tree Register and finds them both wanting. In another article, 'Systems Error', Ian notes that it can take two years to get a new entry up on the Significant Trees Register and 'That's within an existing system, not even asking for systems change'.
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Inside
'Outstanding Talk Given By Dr. Greg Moore' - Peter Holmes
Sue Campbell's submission to BRC re removal of Bridge Street Tree
Benalla Permaculture Group Newsletter - 'Autumnal Salutations'
'The Cape' Project at Cape Patterson - Garry Cuman, Adapt Design
Connecting and engaging the community - Empathy Cafes
Australia - State of the Environment - Report
BSFG Climate Emergency Petition
Sue Campbell's submission to BRC re removal of Bridge Street Tree
Benalla Permaculture Group Newsletter - 'Autumnal Salutations'
'The Cape' Project at Cape Patterson - Garry Cuman, Adapt Design
Connecting and engaging the community - Empathy Cafes
Australia - State of the Environment - Report
BSFG Climate Emergency Petition
Banner - Professor David Karoly speaking at the Swanpool Environmental Film Festival, 17 June 2023.
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Benalla Sustainable Future Group acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we live, work and meet, the Taungerang and Bpangerang people
of North East Victoria, and pay our respects to their elders past, present and emerging.
of North East Victoria, and pay our respects to their elders past, present and emerging.