Posts Tagged ‘maribyrnong’
A Sustainable Christmas Lunch
Posted in Events by samgreen on November 30th, 2011
| 7 December , 2011 | ||
| 12:30 pm | to | 1:30 pm |
Photo by MinimalistPhotography101.com via flickr CC
‘Tis the season to be jolly wasteful, but how do we separate nativity from naivety when it comes to sustainability? Join us for a Christmas lunch of tasty treats that won’t leave the planet more stuffed than last year’s turkey!
Date: Wednesday 7 December 2011, 12.30-1.30pm
Location: Reception Room, Maribyrnong Council Offices, cnr Hyde & Napier Streets Footscray
Bookings essential – please book online at www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/lunchbox or contact Council’s Sustainability Officer on 03 9688 0357 for more information
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Your Money or Your Life
Posted in Events by samgreen on October 10th, 2011
| 16 October , 2011 | ||
| 10:00 am | to | 12:00 pm |
Photo by Rubbermaid Products via flickr CC
Based on the bestselling book ‘Your Money or Your Life’ , this session explores ways in which you can simplify your life and financial goals; align spending habits with personal values in order to save money, promote a sense of fulfilment and reduce consumer impact on the environment; and reduce over-consumption and clutter.
Date: Sunday 16 October 2011, 10.00am – 12.00pm
Location: Blackwood Street Neighbourhood House, 114 Blackwood Street, Yarraville
Presenter: Grace Girardi, Maribyrnong City Council
To register for this session, please visit ww.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/greening or for further information contact council’s Sustainability Officer on 9688 0357
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Peak Oil Policy and Action Plan: Maribyrnong Council
Posted in Policies by Kate Archdeacon on October 19th, 2009
Source: Going Solar Transport Newsletter
Maribyrnong City Council has released a Peak Oil Contingency Plan that spells out the threats and shifts required by Council to achieve the same level of community service provision in times of reduced oil availability and subsequent escalated prices. The Plan, prepared by the Institute for Sensible Transport, provides recommendations for boosting resilience to oil depletion, which include:
- Introduce car pooling software, boost work from home options and encourage sustainable transport use and video conferencing facilities
- Create opportunities for urban food production
- Boost the proportion of Council budget dedicated to sustainable transport
- Advocate to State and Federal Governments for improved public transport
- Reduce demand for oil consumption across Council service areas.
Read more on the Council website.
Source: Going Solar Transport Newsletter