Orange Sustainable Living Week will be held from September 21-28, encouraging residents to reduce waste and improve energy efficiency at home and work.
Orange Sustainable Living Week will be held from September 21-28, kicking off with the Sustainable Living Expo.
The week encourages residents to reduce waste and improve energy efficiency at home and work.
The expo will feature about 20 exhibitors offering specialist advice on how to reduce your environmental impact.
Held by the Rotary Club of Orange, supported by Orange City Council, the week-long celebration of sustainability will kick off with its signature event, the Orange Sustainable Living Expo, from 9am to 2pm on Sunday 21 September in the Naylor Pavilion at Orange Showground.
Orange City Council's Environmental Sustainability Committee chair Cr David Mallard says the expo is celebrating its 17th year.
"People across the world are becoming more environmentally conscious and the Sustainable Living Expo is a great way to find out simple steps to living more sustainably, which not only benefits the environment, but could save you money," Cr Mallard said.
"It is a great opportunity to speak directly with experts on how to reduce your environmental impact and save money doing it. A win-win!"
The Expo will feature 20 exhibitors offering specialist advice on:
- Energy-efficient homes and appliances
- Rooftop solar, batteries and home electrification
- Smarter water use and rain harvesting
- Waste-free living, composting and recycling hacks
- Electric vehicles and bikes, charging options and test rides
- Protecting local biodiversity and tackling climate change
People who attend the expo will also have the opportunity to:
- Take a ride in an electric vehicle and talk to current EV owners about their experiences.
- Score a free kitchen caddy to separate your food scraps at the NetWaste stall.
- Interact with some of Australia's amazing native animals.
- Talk to local businesses and organisations about options to electrify your home and improve the energy efficiency of existing homes.
The expo is free to attend and everyone is welcome to come along, so mark the date in your calendar, invite your friends, family and neighbours and enjoy an inspiring day of ideas for sustainable living in the Central West.
Other activities being held during Sustainable Living Week include:
- Free Resource Recovery Centre Tour, 9am - 11am, Friday 26th of September.
- Home Energy Efficiency Workshop, 2pm - 3pm, Saturday 27th September.
- Waratah Wetlands native vegetation planting, 10am - 2pm, Sunday 28 September.
View the events and book your spot here: www.orange.nsw.gov.au/sustainability/events
For details or exhibitor inquiries go to https://www.rotarycluboforange.org.au/events/ or contact John Mills on 0429 323 464.
