Enviro-Energy Expo 2025

Building on the success of the 2024 event, this FREE, family friendly event is set to return on Saturday 15th March 2025, bringing together experts, innovators, and community members to explore sustainable living solutions that benefit both the environment and household budgets.

Explore interactive displays demonstrating the latest in affordable green technology, household energy assessments, resource recovery actions, the health benefits of climate action and what's going on in your local waterways and green spaces. Shop for used Japanese EVs and try out an eBike. For a complete list of exhibitors, visit https://mrsg.org.au/riddells.

Everything is FREE but space is limited for our keynote addresses, panel discussions and one-on-one sessions with experts so book your place(s) here.

• 2 Keynote Speakers Professor Emeritus David Karoly (University of Melbourne and Climate Council Councillor) and Annabel Sides (Green Planet Sport). Retired from the CSIRO, David is an internationally recognised expert and will speak about climate change science, impacts and solutions for our community. Annabel and her guest, Australian 2024 Olympic Bronze Medallist Rhydian Cowley, will speak about their efforts to make sport regenerative and build partnerships that have climate positive outcomes for the health of people and the planet
• 3 Expert Panel Discussions 
  1. Speaking Up and Speaking Out: Advocacy in a time of transition - Moderator Ross Colliver, Riddells Creek Landcare
     1.  Leigh Ewbank, Climate Action Network Australia (CANA) Solutions for Climate Australia – supports communities across Australia to have their voices heard and secure greater climate ambition from government
     2. Helen Ross, Bunyip Renewables Action Group (BRAG) Winner Premier’s Sustainability Awards 2023 – achievable local action
     3. Helen Oakey, CEO Renew - working to transform Australian homes for climate and energy resilience
        
  2. Taking Action: In and outside the home - Moderator Justin Walsh, Macedon Ranges Shire Council
  1. Dr Glen Currie, Lighter Footprints - Renovating a 100 year old weatherboard house to 10 Star Energy Rating
  2. Charlotte Harrison, Sustainable Gardening Australia - Climate action in the garden
  3. Kate Phillips, Museums Victoria Research Institute - Kitchen Conversations: Supporting our mental health
  3. What's our way forward? Youth perspectives on a changing climate - Moderator Kelsey MacDonald, Youth Climate Network Loddon Mallee and Youth Affairs Council Victoria (YACVic)
     1.  Harper Collinge - Junior Sustainability Captain, Sacred Heart College
     2.  Olivia Hedge - Winner 2023 Country to Canberra Leadership Competition, Winner Kyneton High School SpaceBase Challenge 2023
     3. Marley McRae McLeod - Mental health peer support worker and Greens Candidate

• One-on-one sessions with an expert
  • Maurice Beinat (EcoMaster) - Where to start to make your home thermally efficient - Draught proofing, insulation, glazing
  • Stephen Pepper (Go Renewable Energy Group) - Community group buy scheme for the supply and installation of energy saving devices – solar power systems, batteries, heat pumps, reverse cycle air conditioners