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25.01.2022 Merry Christmas from LMWRRG! Our Bendigo and Mildura offices will be closed from 24/12/2020, reopening on 04/01/2021.

24.01.2022 New funding has been announced to support local councils use recycled materials in their infrastructure projects. Up to $2.6 million in funding is available thr...ough our Sustainable Infrastructure Fund for projects that use recycled glass, paper, cardboard, plastics and rubber. The new fund is designed to strengthen local markets for recycled materials and will support the Victorian Government circular economy policy and 10-year action plan, Recycling Victoria. Find out more https://sustainability.vic.gov.au//New-funding-to-use-recy

23.01.2022 Skip single use wherever you can

22.01.2022 The average Victorian household wastes over $2,200 worth of food each year that’s $11,000 in 5 years! You can cut back on your household food waste and put that money towards something better, like an annual getaway What would you do with an extra $2,200 in your pocket?

21.01.2022 If you are wearing a single-use face mask, remember to dispose of it correctly, throw it in a bin. Please do not litter. Protect Victorians, protect the Victorian environment.

21.01.2022 We’re hosting a virtual screening of The Story of Plastic and you’re invited! Where exactly do plastics end up once they leave the recycling bin? This film trac...es the destructive lifespan of plastics across three continents and sheds light on a global movement calling for change. Learn the ugly truth behind the global plastic pollution crisis and what is being done to flatten the curve by tuning into the #zerowastefestivalonline2020’s screening of The Story of Plastic with your friends and family. This will be followed by an expert panel empowering action and solutions against plastic pollution. See our next post for more details. Tickets at The Arts: How can it inspire, move & empower change? #zerowastefestival2020 #StoryOfPlastic #breakfreefromplastic @storyofstuff @breakfreefromplastic @storyofplastic

20.01.2022 Looking for what to plant now? well look no further...I hope everyone's veggies patch is looking grand!

20.01.2022 A meal plan can save you time and money, reduce food waste as well as take the stress out of deciding what to cook. Why not get the family together this weekend and develop a weekly meal plan? You can find some simple, tasty recipes on the Sustainability Victoria website https://www.sustainability.vic.gov.au//Love-Food-H/Recipes

20.01.2022 With fashion as one of the world’s largest pollutants, not to mention one of the least ethical trades, What are you wearing? is not just a question reserved f...or the red carpet. Jane Milburn, Founder of @TextileBeat and author of 'Slow Clothing: Finding Meaning in What We Wear' will be the amazing MC for this slow fashion event. Nina Gbor, Founder of @eco.styles.au and Clothes Swap & Style and an RMIT Sustainable Fashion Tutor will bring awareness on zero waste fashion in the era of covid; how to minimise overconsumption and where + how to shop for a long-lasting sustainable wardrobe that matches your own style, personality and lifestyle. How and where our clothes are made; and make us think about where our clothing ends up after we’ve worn it sadly, sometimes only once Jenna Flood from @ironicminimalist will be discussing your wardrobe and how to restyle the clothes you already own to show that eco fashion can be just as stylish as its fast fashion counterpart, while remaining socially and environmentally responsible To add personality to the clothes you own, Tamara Russell of @karhina03 who will be demonstrating how you can mend and revitalise clothing to try to stop them ending up in landfill. Repairing our clothes enables creativity and individuality whilst reducing impact on the environment. By mending our clothes, we create a bond with them ensuring we wear them longer Join us on Sunday the 7th of June from 10am to learn how to shop sustainably, create a core wardrobe and mend garments. Tickets available at Slow Fashion - Revive, repair and re-imagine your wardrobe

19.01.2022 Did you know that Victorian households throw out 250,000 tonnes of food each year? That’s enough to fill the Eureka Tower in Melbourne! Here are some of the best ways for you to reduce your food waste this year: - Only buy what you need and what your family can consume before it expires - Plan your meals and stick to your list while shopping ... - Avoid unnecessary specials and discounts - Grow your own fruit, vegetables and herbs - Buy produce that is in season and locally grown How does your family avoid food waste?

18.01.2022 Make it a habit to not be caught out without your reusable shopping bags.

14.01.2022 Recyclable jars and bottles are the only types of glass that can go into your recycling bin. The purple lidded bin (glass only bin) if you live in the Macedon Ranges Shire Council. No window glass or drinking glasses, these must go into your general waste bin.

13.01.2022 Recycling aluminium only uses 5% of the energy required to create the equivalent new aluminium from raw materials. That means recycling cans is a big winner for the environment. (Source Aust. Aluminium Council)

12.01.2022 Save the date for our upcoming Household Composting Workshop (Online) Learn how to minimise food waste in your home by using a simple composting system the whole family can enjoy. Stay tuned for more details!

12.01.2022 We're all doing our bit to support our communities right now and that means getting our recycling right to help processing facilities run smoothly too. Get to know your recycling, because what you do makes a difference: https://recycling.vic.gov.au

11.01.2022 Hot off the press! Stay tuned to get hot and sweaty with Joels HOT COMPOST workshop (online) - make HOT compost fast.. REGISTER INTEREST HERE - LIMITED PLACES (made possible through a Mount Alexander Shire Community Grant)

11.01.2022 Did you know? Soft plastics like bread bags and chip packets don't go in your recycling bin at home. But you can still recycle them at drop-off bins at participating supermarkets. Get to know your recycling today because what you do makes a difference.

10.01.2022 Did you know? Food scraps and garden waste don't belong in your recycling bin. For food waste like peels and offcuts, there is a range of ways you can put their nutrients to good use: - Set up your own compost, bokashi bin or worm farm. There's an option for every household type. - Some councils have combined food and garden waste kerbside collections. Check the Loddon Mallee Waste App or your council website to see if your council offers one. -Find a compost near you online with ShareWaste.

09.01.2022 These can last a lifetime. Simply use a brush to keep them clean.

08.01.2022 Position Vacant Communications and Project Officer Part Time (0.6FTE) Ongoing $85,136 $96,598 pro rata, plus super An opportunity exists for a Communications and Project Officer to develop and deliver campaigns and actions that support our business objectives. Working as part of a small team, this role will deliver high quality communications and interactive and hands on delivery of community education programs and co-ordination of waste and resource recovery projects.... If you have demonstrated experience in strategic communications, media relations, issues management, digital communications and campaign development then you could be the right person to join our team. Applicants from throughout the Loddon Mallee region are encouraged to apply. Closing date: 19 October, 2020. Find out more and apply go to Seek https://www.seek.com.au/job/50698551 This position is also advertised on the Vic Careers website https://jobs.careers.vic.gov.au//jncustomsearch.viewFullSi

06.01.2022 It's really important to wash your reusable bags. They will last longer and be more hygienic.

04.01.2022 Entries close at 5pm on Monday 20th July.

04.01.2022 Did you know? Wet wipes and the pouch they come in, don't go in your recycling bin. Put them in your rubbish bin instead. Get to know your recycling because what you do makes a difference: https://www.recycling.vic.gov.au/can-i-recyc/wet-wipes-used

04.01.2022 With a little bit of searching online you can find a wide range of options for coffee pods that are better than single use. Do a little research to find out which might work best for you.

04.01.2022 We’re providing $5.4 million in funding to support Victorian communities develop creative local solutions to waste challenges. Grants of between $25,000 and $25...0,000 are available for charities, community groups, and social enterprises to lead grassroots projects that encourage re-use, repair and a sharing economy. The goal is to reduce the number of items that end up illegally dumped, littered, or in landfill. Want to know more? Join an information session and start tackling waste in your community, your way. Register your interest at https://sustainability.vic.gov.au//Recycling-Victoria-Comm

03.01.2022 A double walled steel drink bottle: Is long lasting and better for the environment Saves money over buying bottled water Keeps drinks cool even in a hot car Doubles as a thermos for hot drinks

02.01.2022 Bookings are now open for our online Home Composting Workshop! This workshop will be held online via Zoom with special guest presenter, Julian Blackhirst. Julian is an experienced gardener at Diggers Garden Club ‘The Garden of St Erth’ in Blackwood. - Are you interested in learning about the scale of food waste in Victoria? ... - Do you want to significantly reduce the food waste in your home? - Are you interested in how simple and achievable home composting really is? - Do you want to start, or learn more about your current home composting system? - Are you interested in the environmental benefits of home composting? If you answered YES to any of these questions, this online workshop is for you! Book now by going to bit.ly/LMWRRGHomeComposting