Bendigo Sustainability Group

Eco-switch $20 on sale now

Little things can add up to a lot! Take out standby energy from your day- to-day power bill with an Eco-switch.

Now for sale at the BSG office for $20 each!

The Eco-switch is like a regular power lead but without having to crawl under furniture or fumble around cords. Turn off your TV, set top box, DVD player, PlayStation, surround sound amplifiers and stereo with one flick of a switch!

20% off Divvali LED Globes through BREAZE bulk buy

Only til 30th September 2011

For more information or orders contact Tam on 0407 574 836 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

or visit www.refitnsave.org.au/products/lights

Home Lighting Community Information Evening

Save money and enjoy a well-lit home with energy efficient lighting solutions. 

When: Monday 5 September from 7.30 to 9.00 pm

Where: La Trobe University Visual Arts Centre, 121 View Street, Bendigo

Cost: Nothing, it’s free

RSVP:  Required for catering purposes, visit http://refitnsave.org.au/events 

For more information contact Tamara Marwood on (03) 5443 5244 or 0407 574 836 or email  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Tamara Marwood, Project Officer

We have another Sustainable House tour planned for 12th September and we’re looking for people with sustainable homes to open their doors and share their experiences.

If you would like more information email Claire Flanagan-Smith at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or phone the BSG office on 5443 5244.

On Wednesday 3^rd August President David Brownbill drew the winner of the Bokashi bucket prize from names of recently paid up members. The event was closely scrutinised by Emily Heislers, who did a great job keeping an eye on David!

The winner was Malory Weston – congratulations Malory and we hope you get good use from your new Bokashi bucket!

Well done to all involved from BSG and MASG on our local 780 conversations on renewable energy.  Our handover of the results to Steve Gibbons went really well with great media coverage. The rolling out of a large scroll showing all the comments we collected during our conversations was absolute gold! Was great to have reps there from both MASG and BSG.  Links to the report we handed over and media articles can be found below. We have been told by Lindsay of 100% Renewables that our efforts combined with others doing the same around Australia are making a difference to the inclusion of renewable energy in the carbon price which is exciting news for our region.