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Return & Earn at MCSL

MCSL is excited to announce that a Return & Earn kiosk has been installed in our carpark The kiosk operates from 8am-7pm every day and the location is now listed on the TOMRA app.

Charge your EV at MCSL

MCSL has teamed up with JETCharge to install an AC Schneider Link Dual port EV charger in our carpark.

Advanced Ecotourism Certification

We have been successful in joining the world-leading Climate Action certification by demonstrating best practice with Macarthur Centre for Sustainable Living!

School Excursions @ MCSL

MCSL offers an extensive school excursion program for pre-school, primary and high school/TAFE students. With sustainability incorporated in all NSW syllabuses, MCSL can help enable and empower students to make decision and take actions that contribute to creating a sustainable society and ecosystem. Schools can choose which aspects of sustainability to focus on through selecting one of our excursion options covering: • Waste and recycling • Water use and efficiency • Energy use and efficiency • Biodiversity • Kitchen gardens • Indigenous food culture

COVID-19 Update

MCSL is happy to report that we have recommenced activities on site, albeit in a limited capacity. We have a COVID Safe plan in place. The main venue room is licenced to hold up to 12 adults to comply with social distancing requirements and we have begun running workshops again. We want to assure you that we are continuning to implement the recommended safety measures in order to ensure the general health and safety of volunteers and staff at MCSL.

Macarthur Solar Community

MCSL & Men’s Shed Narellan would like to say a heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who voted for us in the NSW Govt’s My Community Project. Winners have now been announced and we are thrilled to advise that our project, Macarthur Solar Community, was successful in the public vote!!! We are so grateful that you took the time to vote for us and we are looking forward to installing solar panels, a storage battery and EV charging station over the next few months.

Produce Stall at MCSL

Fresh chemical-free vegetables, honey, jams and sauces are sold at the Centre. Come in and see what we have .

For more information 46474366

Brought to you by the Macarthur Centre for Sustainable Living supporting local farmers & growers every Wednesday from 11-2pm.

At MCSL, we’re committed to:

adopting and promoting best practice in environmental sustainability
conducting our business ethically, honestly and transparently
providing value for sponsors’ and supporters’ investments
fulfilling our duty of care to employees, volunteers and the public.

Get Involved

Volunteering is a great way to make new friends, share knowledge and learn new skills.

Businesses can show they care by making financial and in-kind donations. MCSL recognises all benefactors on-site, on signage and on our website.

What We Do

We provide an attractive community place where visitors can see sustainability in action, have access to experts & plenty of opportunities to develop their own knowledge, interests and understanding. More
Who We Are

We’re a non-profit community-run organisation supported by local Councils and the Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust. MCSL is primarily an educational facility and model for sustainable technology. More
What’s On

As well as regular guided site tours & free information, there's Little Explorers for 0-5 year olds, family festivals and several free & inexpensive workshops for adults. More
Get Involved

The reasons to volunteer or give are as varied as the individuals, communities and businesses that do it. There’s satisfaction, being part of a team, a sense of giving and it’s the right thing to do. More

MCSL is a registered charity and community-focused organisation that aspires to be a world-class education facility and model for the promotion of sustainable technology and living practices in homes, urban precincts and businesses.

The Centre educates on and demonstrates renewable energy production, energy and water efficiency, waste management and recycling, biodiversity through green space management and chemical-free vegetable production.

MCSL offers community education workshops, school excursions, professional development training for educators, pre-school programs, sustainable barista training, tours, venue hire and runs projects that build social capacity and empower individuals to practice sustainable lifestyles.

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Visiting Times

Monday – Friday: 9.00am-4.00pm

Saturday for workshops: 10.00am-4.00pm

Sunday: by appointment

Donations

The Centre always needs donations of tools, garden tools, small machinery, straw, hay and financial support. Email us at info@mcls.org.au or ring 46479828 for more information.

Sponsors

MCSL is proudly supported by Campbelltown City Council, Camden Council, Wollondilly Shire Council and The Australian Botanic Garden of the Royal Botanic Garden & Domain Trust.

Macarthur Centre for Sustainable Living is a Registered Charity

COVID-19 Update

COVID-19 arrangements at MCSL Read more

Posted by: MCSLadmin
Aug 26, 2020

Charge your EV at MCSL

Electrical Vehicle charger installed at MCSL Read more

Posted by: MCSLadmin
Aug 26, 2020

Return & Earn at MCSL

Return & Earn Kiosk now at MCSL Read more

Posted by: MCSLadmin
Aug 26, 2020

Advanced Ecotourism Certification

We have been successful in joining the world-leading Climate Action certification by demonstrating best practice with Macarthur Centre for Sustainable Living! Read more

Posted by: SiteEditor
Aug 26, 2020