Sydney Central Branch

Sydney Central Branch
Come along and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and improve your network of friends and business contacts. Each month we have either a guest speaker or a topic to cover, plus time for general discussion.
You can view the video from our last meeting below: “Water tanks now – How to get your rain harvesting system right” with John Caley from Ecological Design.
We meet on the unceded lands of the Cadigal clan of the Eora nation.
Meetings are generally held on the second Monday of the month from 6 to 8pm at EnergyLab, 4-12 Buckland St, Chippendale NSW
EnergyLab is about a 15-minute walk from either Redfern or Central Station. Entry to the premises is through a metal gate with access to a 2-storey sandstone building along a driveway towards the rear of the property.
Buckland St., Chippendale is well-serviced with buses including the 412, 413, 422, 423, 426, 428, 431, 433, 436, 438, 439, 440, 461, 470, 480, 483, L23, L28, M10, M30. Bicycles can be safely locked inside the premises. Parking is limited in the area although Broadway Shopping Centre offers a nearby option.
Co-Convenors: Graham Hunt, Marisa Pizzica
Secretary: Sandy Tsui
Treasurer: Richard Szczepanski
Committee members: Reshma Punjabi, David Winterton, Ian Noble
Sydney Central Branch Events

10/8/23 – From Threatened to Thriving: A Guide to Being a Biodiversity Warrior and citizen scientist in your neighbourhood
From Threatened to Thriving: Helping Local Plants and Pollinators: A Guide to Being a Biodiversity Warrior and citizen scientist in your neighbourhood is the topic for discussion at the next sustainability information night hosted by Renew's Sydney Central Branch.
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23/8/21 – Grow local, think global – How to grow your own mushrooms, greens and microgreens
Join us for a fun and informative webinar where we take steps to live more sustainably, feed ourselves, have fun and help our planet.
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POSTPONED – Green ceramics are here! Industry first apartment tour with Prof. Veena Sahajwalla
Join us on a “Talk and tour” with Professor Veena Sahajwalla from UNSW Sustainable Materials Research and Technology (SMaRT) Centre who will discuss an industry- first apartment, made using waste materials that has potential to revolutionise home construction by transforming household waste into a valuable construction resource.
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10/5/21: Food Waste to Energy with Sydney Water and City of Sydney
Sydney Water and City of Sydney Council have innovative trials to re-purpose our food waste resource into energy and fertiliser.
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EV Me Now! Update on electric vehicles and bulk buys with the Australian Electric Vehicle Association (AEVA) and The Good Car Company.
Clive Attwater from AEVA will update us on electric vehicles and discuss what to consider when looking for an EV that is fit for purpose and good for the planet.
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8 Star Homes – How to design a home that achieves a high NatHERS rating
Graham Hunt, director of Delisle Hunt Wood Architects and experienced NatHERS assessor will discuss the strategies you can apply to make sure your new home achieves a high NatHERS rating.
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Sydney Central Branch Annual General Meeting with Guest Speaker
Welcome to the Sydney Central Brach AGM with guest speaker Mr Stephen McCulloch, Regional Property Manager, St Vincent De Paul.
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Solar and Energy Efficiency for apartments
Can you have solar on your apartment? Find out how.
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Drawdown – Technologies to Reverse Climate Change
Time for Drawdown - reverse global warming.
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Water tanks now – How to get your rain harvesting system right
Get the info you need to get your rain harvesting system right
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Why a decentralised grid is key to the future for energy supply
What does the future of our grid look like?
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‘My Project’ Night
Come and hear about a range of inspiring projects.
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Building Science from the inside out
Find out how air flow, heat and moisture relate to good sustainable home design
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Sydney Electric Vehicle Expo
Should your next car be an EV?
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Driving energy affordability, security and reliability in NSW
Energy energy affordability, security and reliability? Hear about the NSW Govt. work in this area
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The Challenges of Sustainable Home Design
Sustainable architecture based on biophilic design
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Quitting Plastic – How to swim against the global plastic tide
Kick some of your plastic habit
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Living with Electric Vehicles and Future Advance Vehicle Technology
Hear from two experts on electric vehicle technology
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12/12/21 – Perth Members’ Branch Christmas Party and AGM
The Perth Renew branch would like to invite all Renew members to join current active members to an end of year celebration to reflect on the successes and challenges of the past year.
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