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Victorian's Perceptions of Climate Change and more - 21/6/2019

19/6/2019

"At the Sustainability session on Friday 21st we will be having a presentation from Godfrey Marple and Frank Dunin about coping with drought, particularly in relation to caring for sheep".

I would also like to follow up last sessions discussion about the support for action on climate change, particularly in relation to the ABC's Vote Compass figure of 80% support. We will draw upon the findings of the Perceptions of Climate Change survey conducted by Sustainability Victoria 12 months ago (refer below). I think there is some interesting data in there.

I also expect many of you will want to talk about the Adani approval."

See you on Friday.

John

What is e-waste? What should we do with e-waste? batteries?

8/6/2019

Following class discussion about e-waste this month further clarification was found on oon the Benalla Rural City website, along with some information about batteries.

"From 1 July 2019, the Victorian Government has banned all e-waste to landfill. This means that you can no longer put electronic waste in your red bin.

What is e-waste?
E-waste is any item with a plug, battery or power cord that is no longer working or wanted. This includes large appliances, such as fridges and washing machines, to batteries, watches, remote controls and old lamps. You can find more examples of e-waste at sustainability.vic.gov.au

What should I do with e-waste?
Is it still in working order? You might be able to donate, sell or give away your electronic waste.
If not, you can dispose of it at the Benalla Landfill and Resource Recovery Centre. We have specific e-waste cages available for you to dispose of e-waste materials. If you’re coming with other items, we recommend you separate your waste first.

How do I dispose of batteries?
We can't accept household batteries at the Benalla Landfill. However, you can dispose of these at our local ALDI supermarket. You can find out more on ALDI's battery recycling page.
Large batteries, such as automotive batteries, can be disposed of at Benalla Landfill."

John Lloyd

'On they go' - Solar panels installed on Seniors Community Centre roof!

3/6/2019

In our last newsletter, President Dorothy Webber wrote "We have received news from Benalla Rural City that solar panels and new internal and external light globes will be installed before the end of June". A Sustainability group member captured the action as solar panels were installed on the roof recently. Another contribution towards Renewable Energy Benalla's vision of Benalla becoming ‘100% renewable energy by 2028’!

Bev Lee

BSFG on:

'Sustainability'

True sustainability is only achieved when our society achieves this in three spheres of our activity: Social, Economic and Environmental. Sustainability in each of these three spheres is far from being achieved. This has become the concern of governments and ordinary people world-wide and has resulted in many questions about the sustainability of our present lifestyle.

This course aims to explore topics such as global warming and climate change, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, clean energy options, the challenge of population growth, sustainable agricultural practices, water use, sustainable use of resources, sustainable and energy efficient building design, improving the social condition of people and various economic issues.

Our sessions during the year will examine different aspects of these major topics with a focus on looking towards a sustainable future. No prior knowledge of these topics is required just a general interest in the issues around climate change and sustainability.

With discussion of these topics throughout the year you will find that you become better informed about these issues.

Meeting Times

1st and 3rd Friday
10 am to 12 midday
U3A Meeting Room 1

Convenors and contact details

John Lane
0474 936 460

Convenor 2008-2021

John Lloyd

Local Links

Benalla Sustainable Future Group:

Renewable Energy Benalla - website