Sustainability Week July 2012 Sandton programme
Sustainability Week on 25 to 29 July 2012 includes a number of free environmental impact and ecology management events at Sandton Convention Centre in South Africa.
Sustainability Week is the largest meeting of its kind under one roof, sharing applications with the public.
Free public lectures and workshops will be conducted throughout the week, which will also feature an exhibition showcasing a hundred environmental and ecological initiatives for a sustainable future.
Households and members of the public interested in making an eco conscience difference are invited to attend lectures aimed at providing interesting and implementable solutions to be more environmentally friendly.
These sessions will be presented by energy, water and home waste management experts.
Opportunities for the youth, in terms of careers and job prospects in the green economy, will be presented on Saturday 28 July 2012, says Gordon Brown, director of alive2green.
SA Sustainability Week 2012 events include:
25, 26 July Sixth Annual Green Building Conference and Exhibition
25, 26 July Sustainable Water Resource Conference and Exhibition
26 July Green Business Seminar
26 July NASHO/ SHiFT Greening of Social Housing Workshop
27 July Sustainable Energy Seminar
27 July Sustainable Transport and Mobility Conference and Exhibition
27 July Responsible Tourism Seminar
27 July Vision Zero Waste Conference and Exhibition
27 July Expo Workshop by Graphisoft illustrating application of SANS 204, using ArchiCAD 16 with Energy Evaluation function.
28, 29 July Green Home and Lifestyle Fair, including Home & Deco, Careers and Education, Eco Car Show, Energy and Water Efficiency, Recycling, Eco Film Festival, Organic Market.
At Eco-Motor Show, leading motor manufacturers show you their planet friendly offerings, and where product and service providers show you how they can reduce your petrol consumption.
Learn how to green your home with Michelle Garforth Ventor by attending free public workshops on these sectors: Energy Efficiency, Water Efficiency, Waste Recycling, Green building and décor, Organics and gardening , Shopping & Eco Labels.
Join the Miss Earth finalists at Sandton Convention Centre as they showcase Eco Fashion from various South African Eco Clothing manufacturers and designers.
To learn about career opportunities in the Green Economy, watch movies and network, book one of the 300 free seats.
On Sunday 29 July 2012 Gauteng ’s leading organic market will run a special market at Sustainability Week. Check out Gauteng’s best organic food and wares at Sandton Convention Centre.
Entrance to the Sustainability Week Expo is free of charge, and supports the WESSA Save the Rhino project.
Visit sustainabilityweek.co.za or iinfo@alive2green.com
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