Expo a chance to be part of the solution

IT’S time to think globally by acting locally.

Members of Buninyong Sustainability are inviting the community to attend their 2023 Smart Living Expo, and director Andrea Mason said they’re encouraging everyone to “be part of the solution.”

“It’s all about focusing on living a healthy lifestyle, with a healthy home,” she said.

“This year, people are starting to feel the effects of climate change, and starting to feel cost pressures from rising energy prices and impacts on their general living.

“We’re hoping people will come along to the expo because it’s a good place to start, get leads and suggestions about how to make changes.”

More than 40 groups in the environment and sustainability sector will be in attendance with the aim supporting attendees wanting to live a greener life, including Ballarat Renewable Energy and Zero Emissions.

Other stallholders will include the Repair Cafe, electric vehicle and e-bike experts, an environmental property assessor, a power retailer, a chook shed maker, Landcare and ‘friends of’ groups, Green Earth Kids, Buninyong Primary School with their solar boats and energy breakthrough projects, and Midland Irrigation.

With a greater focus on an overall healthy lifestyle this year, the expo will also include stallholders like a Pilates instructor, alongside kid’s activities, and food and coffee vendors.

“There’s going to be something for everyone,” Ms Mason said. “We’re also going to have live music in the park.”

The annual event has been renamed from the Smart Building and Living Expo as Ms Mason said it can be difficult to find builders and architects that are available.

There will be, however, some building products and insulation ideas on site.

The 2023 Smart Living Expo will be held on Sunday, 26 February at Royal Park, Buninyong.