Sustainable Living Festival Workshops

Get Going Gardening

Grow a healthy homegrown vegetable crop this summer for little time and cost. Learn how to
set up a garden bed with recycled materials and no digging required; make a self watering garden bed and
make your own natural fertiliser at home.

Electric Vehicle Fundamentals: A day in the life of an Electric Vehicle (EV) Driver

An overview and answering your questions on ownership of an Electric Vehicle, charging and safety.

My Efficient Electric Home Handbook - Author Talk

Come along to author talk with Tim Forcey. Tim is a chemical engineer whose hobby 12 years ago in home energy improvement has led him to becoming a qualified Home Energy Advisor and now author. With over 1000 homes assessed across Victoria, Tim has released a new book which he will discuss, this book will assist you in How to slash your energy bills, protect your health and save the planet. Tim created and continues to administer the “My Efficient Electric Home” Facebook page which has over 120,000 members.

What are the cheapest energy efficient new home inclusions or existing home updates?

See a live demonstration of various approaches to energy-efficient housing and learn which changes offer best bang-for-buck.

Sarah Lebner is the Director of Cooee Architecture, a regional practice focusing on energy-efficient and low-carbon homes. Cooee practices throughout the Victorian High Country, NSW Snowy Mountains, ACT and surrounds. Prior to relocating, Sarah was the Principal Architect at Light House Architecture and Science in Canberra. Sarah was the sole recipient of the Aus. Institute of Architects 2020 National Emerging Architect Prize.

Saludos Induction Cooking

The advantages of using induction over gas cooktops including safety, ease of cleaning and how induction is as quick as gas - demonstrations will be shown.

The Grey-Headed Flying Fox

Come along and learn about the megabats that call Albury home. Grey-headed Flying-foxes play an important role for our local environment and they are listed as vulnerable to extinction under both state and federal legislation.  Come see what you can do to support our local threatened wildlife and compare your wingspan against a life-sized Grey-headed Flying-fox.

Electric Vehicle Fundamentals: A day in the life of an Electric Vehicle (EV) Driver

An overview and answering your questions on ownership of an Electric Vehicle, charging and safety.

How hard is it to drive an EV around Australia?

Debunking common myths about EV ownership like, ‘you won’t be able to cross the Nullarbor or visit Uluru in an EV’.

Kerbside Soft Plastic Recycling Pilot

Join us as we unveil the latest in sustainable waste management with Halve Waste's expanded kerbside soft plastics recycling pilot! Since its launch in 2022, the innovative program has already diverted 3 tonnes of soft plastics from landfills in Albury and Wodonga. Now, we’re set to reach 12,000 more households.

In this presentation, we’ll explore how this program will transform household recycling practices with the introduction of special orange bags made from 100% recycled plastic. Discover the journey of these bags—from kerbside collection to being processed into oil and transformed into new soft plastic products—a true circular economy.

Explore the key benefits of this initiative and see how your participation can make a real difference in enhancing recycling and sustainability in our community!

Energy Made Easy

Learn how to compare different energy retailers to choose the best energy plan for you using a free, independant government comparision website. Also, find out how you can save on your electricity and gas bills using discounted energy efficient appliances and lighting upgrades for your home available through Government rebates (eligibility criteria applies). Bring your electricity and gas bills if you have any specific questions.