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Renewable Energy Innovation Webinar
We have a great webinar coming up on the 22nd November presented by Sustainable Upper Ovens and the Hume Community Power Hub. Please feel free to share this information and flyer with your networks! RSVP HERE When: Monday, 22 November 8pm – 9pmWhere: Zoom, RSVP and details here: https://indigopower.com.au/energyevent/Details:What energy innovations can we harness right here in our
Community Renewables and the “Hume Community Power Hub” Webinar
Thanks to those who connected with us on Monday night for the “Community Renewables and the Hume Community Power Hub” Webinar. First up in the line up, Claire Birch, the Engagement Officer for Hume Community Power Hub, presented an overview of the Hume Community Power Hub program, followed by Geoff Lodge (GV Community Energy) talking about one part of this program, Solar for Good. Ben McGowan
First ever Plasticwise Clothes Swap
Sunday 24th October, Dumu Balcony Cafe Clothes drop-off 2-4pm / Swapping 5pm onwards in 45 min blocks Grab some friends, bring along your clothing in good condition to swap, help reduce pollution and refresh your wardrobe for summer. The fashion industry is the world’s second biggest polluter (right behind oil), and the world now consumes 80
Outcomes from the AGM
You can now read the minutes from the Sustainable Upper Ovens AGM held via Zoom on the 19th September. They include a link to the President’s Report which summarises our activities since the last AGM. The office bearers and general committee members are now: President: Lily O’NeillVice President: Dennis LambertSecretary: Jessica CoxTreasurer: Monica OmodeiPlasticwise Co-ordinator:
Top 7 suggestions for reducing emissions
Lily O’Neill from Sustainable Upper Ovens asked researchers from the Australian National University’s Institute for Climate, Energy and Disaster Solutions what they personally do to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This is their top seven: Vote, call, write letters: vote for climate action and make sure your local representatives (Council, state MP, federal MP, PM) know
Flash Mob V2 – Dancing for Climate Action
Watch the video of the flash mob dancing at the Bright Market on the 15th May. We are very proud of our local community, dancing hard for climate action. And Helen Haines, what a sport! Watch as she slowly realises something is going on while speaking to the community.