A sustainable community

Every single action, no matter how small, plays an important role in creating a sustainable Maroondah.

Energy and Water Saver Kits

These kits help test for water leaks, high energy items, costly behaviours and other building design flaws that could be contributing to your water and energy bills.

Waste reduction & community education

Explore opportunities to avoid, reduce and recycle waste.

Environmental volunteer groups

Maroondah has many volunteer groups that help preserve and maintain the local natural environment.

Solar Savers

Solar Savers provides support and trusted advice to Maroondah residents and businesses who would like to be more energy efficient and reduce their carbon footprint.

Environmentally Sustainable Design

Make your new home or renovation more sustainable. See resources and guidance from Council to help you submit information at the planning permit stage.

Sustainability tips to help reduce emissions and save money at home

Simple actions at home can reduce your home’s carbon footprint, reduce energy and water bills, and make your home more comfortable year-round.

Maroondah eNews

Stay in touch with everything that is happening at Council and around our community by subscribing to our range of monthly eNewsletters.

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Sustainability events

Detox Your Home - Yea event

Saturday, 23 May 2026 | 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM

A free chemical drop off event in Yea.

Yea Saleyards, 1 Flat Lead Road, Other 3717

Tagged as: , Community, Council run event, Education, Sustainability, Workshop

The Urban Nanna's Scraptastic Cooking

Saturday, 13 June 2026 | 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Join permaculture and sustainability educator, Anna The Urban Nanna, to learn why and how to flip your relationship with food waste for good, by adopting ‘scraptastic’ approaches in the kitchen.

Croydon Library, Civic Square, Croydon 3136

Tagged as: , Community, Council run event, Education, Sustainability, Workshop

Reusable Nappies Winter Webinar

Monday, 15 June 2026 | 07:30 PM to 09:00 PM

A webinar for those curious about reusable nappies or are wanting advice on how to care and use their current cloth nappies. Suitable for parents, caregivers, and childcare workers.

Tagged as: , Community, Council run event, Education, Sustainability, Workshop

Detox Your Home - Malvern event

Sunday, 21 June 2026 | 11:30 AM to 04:30 PM

A free chemical drop off event in Stonnington City Council.

Stonnington City Council Depot, 293 Tooronga Rd, Malvern, Other 3144

Tagged as: , Community, Council run event, Education, Sustainability, Workshop