ECCO has been achieving results for Orange and the local environment for more than 20 years. Over the past few years (2024-2026), highlights have included:
Brian Phillips Memorial Tree Planting Project, Stages 1&2:
– 750 tree planted
– multiple maintenance and mulching sessions
Electrify 2800’s strong community presence:
– Sustainable Living Expos
– Farmers Markets
– Orange Show
– Bunnings BBQ fundraisers
32 Submissions (in 22 months):
– to Orange City Council, State and Federal Government Agencies
– giving a voice to the environment
Raising awareness and informing the community:
– Earth First weekly column in Central Western Daily
– Regular interviews on FM107.5
– ECCO Talks events (bi-monthly)
– ECCO stall at Orange Farmers Markets
– Ongoing social media presence
20th Anniversary celebrations:
– ECCO’s first public meeting and official launch was on 5.4.2026
– Celebration luncheon on 18.7.2026.
For more detail on ECCO’s activities and achievements over the past few years, please check out the ECCO President Reports from the past two AGMs: 2024-25 and 2025-26.
