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

Eco-Friendly Festivities: Waste Reduction for the Holidays - Realm

Tuesday, 16 December 2025 | 06:00 PM to 07:00 PM

Discover ways to reduce waste during the festive season and beyond. From gift wrapping to decorations, you will walk away understanding what to avoid when purchasing items, as well as making your own fabric wreath.

Realm Library - The Cave, 179 Maroondah Hwy, RINGWOOD VIC 3134, Ringwood 3134

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

Pop in and become Bin Besties

Wednesday, 17 December 2025 | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Pop in to Croydon Library to chat with one of our friendly waste educators for advice on how to best dispose and recycle your waste.

Croydon Library, Civic Square, Croydon 3136

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

Eco-Friendly Festivities - Croydon Library

Wednesday, 17 December 2025 | 02:00 PM to 03:00 PM

Croydon Library, Civic Square, Croydon 3136

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

Reusable Nappies 101 Webinar

Wednesday, 18 February 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