Sustainability Week Expo

 

Sustainability Week Expo will be held at the Sandton Convention Centre from 25 – 29 July 2012, it will feature more than 100 eco product and technology exhibits, 8 conferences, and the Green Home and Lifestyle Fair over the weekend.

 

 

 

The conferences include:

The Green Building Conference & Exhibition – 25 to 26 July 2012

Module 1: SA Green Building Design
Module 2: Research and Innovation
Module 3: Energy Efficiency
Module 4 – Design Charrettes

The Sustainable Water Resource Conference & Exhibition – 25 to 26 July 2012

Module 1: Adaptation to Climate Change
Module 2: Demand Side Water Efficiency
Module 3: Acid Mine Drainage

The Vision Zero Waste Seminar & Exhibition – 27 July 2012

Module 1: waste creation and landfills
Module 2: Towards zero waste post-consumer waste from households and businesses

The Sustainable Energy Seminar – 27 July 2012

Module 1: Renewable Energy
Module 2: Energy Efficiency

The Sustainable Transport & Mobility Conference & Exhibition – 27 July 2012

Module 1: Sustainable Transport
Module 2: Sustainable Mobility

The Green Business Seminar Series – 26 July 2012

 

The Green Home and Lifestyle Fair will feature:

Eco-Fashion – 28 July 2012

Fashion shows by leading designers.
Live music by well know SA artists and DJ (guest DJ to pump the crowd for an hour after the show).

Eco-Film - 28 to 29 July 2012

Sustainability Week offers visitors the multimedia educational platform of cinema featuring the latest films from award winning producers and directors.

Eco-Motor - 28 July 2012

The Eco-Motor Show, where the country’s leading motor manufacturers show you their planet friendly offerings, and where product and service providers show you how they can reduce your petrol consumption.

Youth and the Green Economy – 28 July 2012

Sustainability Week invites youth leaders to the Sandton CC on Saturday 28 July from 11am – 1pm to listen to environmental leaders speak about the opportunities inherent in the green economy, not only for the future but for right now.

Organic Market29 July 2012

Experience Gauteng’s leading organic market will run a special market at Sustainability Week. Want to check out Gauteng’s best organic food and wares? Get down to Sustainability Week Expo at Sandton Convention Centre!

Home & Decor

Multiple exhibits and demonstrations on the latest green building techniques and technologies. Interiors, efficient appliances, ultra-cool earth friendly finishes and more.

Car Free Friday Launch - 27 July 2012

National campaign in favour of sustainable mobility. To coincide with the Sustainable Mobility Conference on Friday 27 July, a national campaign entitled Car Free Friday will be launched, which could become a monthly concept – last Friday of every month and adopted by major employers and combined with fun activities like group train and bus tickets, and commuter cycling and scooting activities.

Commuter Cycle Exhibit – 28 to 29 July 2012

A showcase of the best commuter bicycles available in SA along with the protective kit and the latest cycling fashion!

Public lectures and Workshops

Learn how to green your home by attending these free public workshops:

Energy Efficiency
Water Efficiency
Waste Recycling
Green building and décor
Organics and gardening
Shopping and Eco Labels

For more details – visit the website, sustainabilityweek.co.za,  or download Sustainability Week 2012 (1.16MB).

 

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