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.
Benalla Food Co-op - 'Reduce single use plastics going to landfill!'
Benalla Food Co-op Coordinator - Celebratory Lunch
Following Susanne's retirement as coordinator at the end of May, 2024, a celebratory Food Co-op communal lunch was held on Saturday June 1. A love of wholefood cooking using supplies from the Food Coop was evident in the delicious food shared by coop members. Rhona's speech of thanks to Susanne was delightful, as was Susanne's reply. Thank you so much, Susanne, for making such a valued contribution to our community. Best wishes for your move to Tangambalanga! |
Another Successful Swanpool Environmental Film Festival at Swanpool Swanpool Cinema!
If you couldn't attend the Swanpool Environmental Film Festival, or would like to revisit it, Peter Maddock's Festival report describes the program from the 'Flash Mob's 'Staying Alive' precursor to Simeon Baker's storytelling conclusion, detailing the thought provoking presentations and films which made up the rest of the program. BSFG again supported the Festival, working in partnership with Swanpool Landcare with support from Benalla Rural City and Winton Wetlands.
Session One: Guest Speaker Dr Mark Diesendorf Hon. Assoc. Prof. UNSW Sydney, Environmentalist, 'The Path to a Sustainable Civilisation. Film ‘The New Corporation, The Unfortunately Necessary Sequel’. Afternoon Tea 3.50pm. Session Two: Film ’Finding The Money’, there's another side to the national debt! Film discussion, questions and answers with Dr Steven Hail Assoc. Prof. Torrens University Australia, Economist at Modern Money Lab, economics for a new era. Dinner 6.50pm. Entertainment 'The Hot House Quartet' Session Three: Guest Speaker Margot Nash Filmmaker and Visiting Fellow at the University of Technology Sydney, showed her short film ‘Undercurrents: Meditations on Power’, Guest Speaker Bertram Lobert provided an update on the Save Our Strathbogie Forest Federal Court case about planned burns in high quality Southern Greater Glider habitat. The catering by the Swanpool Catering Team was wholesome and delicious! |
WasteWise - 'Keep It Out of Landfill' Recycling Deposit Points in Benalla - latest edition
The Waste Wise group has been particularly active over the past year researching and updating their 'Keep It Out of Landfill' handout for distribution in the community, and maintaining a system of collection points using cardboard boxes at the Seniors and Community Centre.
You can download a pdf of the list here 'Keep It Out of Landfill' Recycling Points in Benalla, June 2024. Also, a reminder that Benalla Sustainable Future Group is now registered to receive donations through the Container Deposit Scheme as "WasteWise-Benalla Sustainable Future Group." WasteWise-BSFG will use your donation to recycle items that cannot be recycled in Benalla. The Zone Operator for our North Zone is Visy and our closest return point for the 10c bottles and cans is at Foott, 22 Irwin Rd Benalla. Please do not crush the cans, as the barcode needs to be readable to be accepted. To make your donation you can
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BSFG Newsletter #36 now available online!
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BSFG's May 2024 Newsletter (#36) Another wonderful read from BSFG contributors who think deeply about a sustainable future!
BSFG's February 2024 Newsletter (#35) featured news of Electric Vehicles, Use of Offsets and much more. It's over a year now since Dr Greg Moore's presentation in Benalla - as promised it was recorded and shared on YouTube. It's well worth viewing it again - 'Trees - Not Just Important, but Essential Infrastructure' February 2023. . Deadline for September 2024 newsletter Sunday 26th August. |
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'Gardening on the Verge' - Report on Andie Guerin's Presentation, March 2024
Feedback on Extended Drives in our loaned Electric Vehicle
ACF's Guide to Sharing 'Heart of Country' - A documentary about First Nations people protecting Country'
BSFG Submission to Council's Climate and Environment Plan
'Outstanding Talk Given By Dr. Greg Moore' - Peter Holmes
BSFG Climate Emergency Petition
Feedback on Extended Drives in our loaned Electric Vehicle
ACF's Guide to Sharing 'Heart of Country' - A documentary about First Nations people protecting Country'
BSFG Submission to Council's Climate and Environment Plan
'Outstanding Talk Given By Dr. Greg Moore' - Peter Holmes
BSFG Climate Emergency Petition
Banner - Benalla Food Coop Committee members farewell retiring Coordinator, Susanne (centre), June 1 2024
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Benalla Sustainable Future Group acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we live, work and meet, the Taungerang, Yorta Yorta 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.