Suppliers

The Event Greening Forum would like to be able to promote suppliers of eco-friendly goods and services.

The suppliers listed below are endorsed by the Event Greening Forum based on the information that they have provided us and general feedback received from industry role players. The Forum does not endorse or guarantee the suppliers performance in any way and is not responsible for any incorrect information provided or any actions of the suppliers. All readers are advised to conduct their own independent research before supporting any suppliers. Please advise the Forum of any actions of the suppliers which are (or may be) in contravention of the ethics and code of the Forum.

If you would like to have your company listed, then please fill in the Suppliers Application Form for consideration,

although the Forum maintains the right to amend the list at any time for any reason.

Any additional information can be sent to info@eventgreening.co.za

Hemporium	Hemp bodycare products, clothing and accessories
021 762 4380 tony@hemporium.com www.hemporium.com	Hemp is a sustainable resource that has high yields and is grown without pesticides, herbicides and agro-chemicals. The bodycare range is made with all natural and biodegradable ingredients and the fabric used to make the clothing and accessories are durable, breathable and natural.Hemp is a plant that could provide eco friendly jobs, housing and nutrition as solutions to many of the challenges we currently face.

Ollymolly	A range of handwoven bags & accessories from recycled material
083 452 6453 info@ollymolly.co.za www.ollymolly.co.za	We re-use and recycle misprinted paper that would normally be discarded by handweaving it into a very contemporary, unique, useable product that is of a very high quality.

Intelligent Marketing	Eco Gifts
021 418 0964 clyde@imgreen.co.za www.imgreen.co.za	All of our products are made from either: – Recycled Material (PCW and PIW) from various industries (Retail, Household…) – Biodegradable Material (Organic & Synthetic) – Sustainable Material (Organic) – Eco Aware Material (Unprocessed & Unbleached)

Biodiesel Centre	Biodiesel, Biodiesel Blend
083 225 7339 neville@biodieselcentre.co.za www.biodiesel.co.za	Bio diesel is a diesel fuel substitute produced from renewable sources such as vegetable oils, animal fats, and recycled cooking oils. Chemically, it is defined as the mono alkyl esters derived from renewable sources. Bio diesel is typically produced through the reaction of a vegetable oil with methanol or ethanol in the presence of a catalyst to yield glycerine and bio diesel (chemically called methyl or ethyl esters). Bio diesel can be used in neat form, or blended with petroleum diesel for use in (the) diesel engines.

Soweto Sewing Company	Corporate Gifts
076 581 6398 justin@scandisplay.co.za www.sowetosew.co.za	product range includes bags for both retail and industrial application, and bibs, aprons and other commodities for use at the 2010 World Cup Soccer event. The group also produces household items such as placemats, tablecloths and coaster sets. Its products make ideal corporate gifts – not only are they attractive and functional items, but they will make a difference in the lives of members of a disadvantaged community.

Carbon d’ Afreeque	Recycled billboard bags, decor and lifestyle items
073 692 7386 irv@carbonfree.co.za www.carbonfree.co.za	As Carbon d’ Afreeque, we apply sustainable design and production processes in our uniquely recycled billboard products, with the [e]-mission of treading lightly on the planet. Our recycled billboard designs are locally sourced which reduces air miles, energy and packaging, whilst supporting the local CMT industry. We are also able to design bespoke recycled designs that are brand (FMCG vs Hospitality) and event specific. All the designs can be branded either by embroidery or a sew-in label. We also up-skill and train a Lanseria-based community called Refilwe, thus supporting the NGO through the design of our products. Our products are low waste in that we recycle waste billboard pvc destined for the landfill or that will not be re-flighted ; over-burdened landfills are usually located in the poorer communities and thus we are able to showcase the positive impact that recycling can have on these communities. As we process the billboards close to the point of source and utilise minimal virgin materials, we conserve energy as well, as the billboard is directly converted into new products. Finally, our recycled billboard products contribute to Green Goal 2010 as we help divert waste from our landfills and reduce the associated carbon footprint, imperative given that our footprint will be nearly 10 times that of Fifa 2006!

Synergetics	Coaching, consulting & project management
082 658 1884 synergetics@mweb.co.za	Our organisation was born out of the need to motivate mass change toward environmentally sensitive energy service provision. Changing human perception and their activities is our key to reducing our impact as well as promoting cost reduction imperatives in the current financially challenging scenario.

Steadfast Greening	Support in the greening of events, training, awareness, project implementation and eco audits
076 780 7010 www.steadfastgreening.co.za	We provide support in the greening of events, including training, awareness raising, project implementation and eco audits.

Mason Complete Office Solutions	Stationery and office products
021 530 4100 dave@mason-cos.co.za www.mason-cos.co.za	We supply office products to corporate which are made from recycled and environmentally friendly materials. Our objective is to educate the corporate market on “green” issues that relate to their office. We train our sales staff to market these products. We have a printer cartridge recycling business in addition to our office products business.

Green Home Products	Biodegradable food packaging
021 762 6033 info@greenhome.co.za www.greenhome.co.xa	Green Home is a supplier of biodegradable & compostable food packaging products. All our products are made from plant material and are compostable after use, making them more environmentally friendly to make, use and dispose of than conventional or oil based packaging.

Unlimited Energy	Carbon Neutral
011 726 1379 theo@unlimitedenergy.co.za www.unlimitedenergy.co.za	Unlimited Energy is a consulting firm which offers energy related carbon footprinting and off-setting services for the conference industry. Conferences and product launches are notorious for being wasteful and consumption driven but a very important part of every company’s business.Our services aim to:1- minimise the GHG emissions associated with the event based on energy consumption 2- offset the remaining emissions with a like for like offering.

Harlequin Paints	Waterbased, solvent free paints and varnishes
083 325 6693 tony@harlequin.co.za www.harlequinpaint.com	We were the first and are the only Paint manufacturer in SA that manufactures solvent free waterbased paints. We have done so for the last 11 years. Our factory has been independently assessed for the DTI as carbon neutral. Some of our products are not solvent free but minimal VOC level. To the consumer it not only means environmentally friendly but practically there is no smell. Most waterbased products produce solvents and these in turn produce VOCs which once in contact with the environment convert to ozone. Removing the solvent prevents damage to ourselves and the environment. Harlequin Paints….. choose your colour, it will always be green.

Biogreen Diesel	Biodiesel
021 931 9817 info@biogreen.co.za www.biogreen.co.za	Biogreen is a renewable energy company which prides itself on transparency, reliability and the determination to deliver the products and services of the highest grade to the market.Biogreen diesel uses patented technology to produce biodiesel from both virgin and waste oil. Our state of the art technology ensures our production process uses fewer chemicals and less electricty than traditional production methods.Using biodiesel in your vehicle is not only better for the environment, but also helps your engine to run more efficiently and cuts down on maintenance costs.Our product is available to the public and can be used in any diesel vehicle.

Woshbox	Environmentally friendly mobile sanitation solutions
021 448 6582 info@woshbox.com www.woshbox.com	Woshbox are the innovators of mobile sanitation solutions. We are a company dedicated to the design, manufacture, sale and hire of modern portable toilet units. We strive to minimise the environmental impact of our product through using excellence in design, materials and technology, we reduce chemical usage, transport emissions & green house gasses.

Recycle 1st	Biodiesel
083 354 6914 recycle1st@gmail.com www.recyclefirst.yolasite.com	Recycle 1st collects recycling from homes and small business in the Cape Town northern suburbs, as well as small scale events. We provide the service of collection to assist individuals, businesses and community based organisations in getting rid of their recyclable waste in a responsible manner. The recycling gets sorted and delivered/sold to companies who physically recycle the waste.

Veolia Environmental Services	Waste to Energy
011 922 5900 sales@veoliaes.co.za www.veoliaes.co.za	Veolia Environmental Services provides environmental solutions to all types of industries, households etc. whereby we identify your waste streams and establish how we can divert it from going to landfill.

Heath Nash	Lamps, homeware
021 447 5757 elevator3000@mweb.co.za www.heathnash.com	I design and make products using waste materials, and promote this as a design strategy to kids around SA through my representation in the design curriculum of many schools.


Vineyard Hotel & Spa	Hotel & Conference Centre
021 657 4620 chris@vineyard.co.za www.vineyard.co.za	The Vineyard Hotel and Spa are involved in an environmental community program called Adopt a Plot. We have adopted an 8.5 hectare plot in the Silvermine section of Table Mountain National Park. The staff from both hotels work here monthly, clearing the area of alien vegetation. The Vineyard Hotel & Spa drive has been to keep the garden as indigenous as possible and in the last four years the garden team has been actively working towards this goal. All new planting is indigenous and only organic compost is used. No harmful chemicals are used in the garden. Under constant threat of drought in the Western Cape, the Vineyard Hotel & Spa has made every effort to conserve water and has already implemented many water saving practices from using borehole water in the garden to aerated taps, water saving shower heads and drip irrigation. The Vineyard Hotel & Spa has focused its energy saving campaign on the use of energy saving light bulbs where possible in the hotel and the insulation of hot water pipes and heat pumps. The Vineyard Hotel & Spa employ a company called Waste Plan who sorts all our refuse and recycles all the reusable items such as paper, cardboard, glass, plastic and tins. The hotel also returns its old cooking oil for manufacture of bio diesel. The Vineyard Hotel & Spa Conference Centre runs on Certified Green Energy provided via GreenXEnergy.

African Agenda Conference Design & Management	Conference Design & Management
27 21 683 2934 info@africanagenda.com www.africanagenda.com	African Agenda recognises that our conference organising work can have direct or indirect impact on the local, regional and global environment. We are committed to reducing any harmful effects on the environment that our conference work may cause – both in our office and at our conferences – and are dedicated to promoting the understanding of sustainability in its broadest context to both our local and international clients and delegates. We understand that some of our green policies are not regular practice for our suppliers and African Agenda has pledged that we will take responsibility to make the difference in our conference activities wherever possible.

The Wren Design	Bags
083 947 2995 wendren@thewrendesign.com www.thewrendesign.com	Inspired by the possibilities in materials I make a variety of bags. Materials include organic hemp canvas, used coffee sacks, discarded paper cement bags, old South African maps and antique linen grain sacks. Products include travel bags, sling bags, hand bags, laptop bags, clutches and purses.

Mielie Fashions	Bags and home accessories
021 686 2026 alison@mieie.com www.mielie.com	We use recyled materials in the production of our bags etc and as a job creation project use labour intensive methods of production thus lessening our impact on the environment.

African Agenda Conference Design & Management	Conference Design & Management
+27 21 683 2934 info@africanagenda.com www.africanagenda.com	African Agenda recognises that our conference organising work can have direct or indirect impact on the local, regional and global environment. We are committed to reducing any harmful effects on the environment that our conference work may cause – both in our office and at our conferences – and are dedicated to promoting the understanding of sustainability in its broadest context to both our local and international clients and delegates. We understand that some of our green policies are not regular practice for our suppliers and African Agenda has pledged that we will take responsibility to make the difference in our conference activities wherever possible.

Overpass	Wind Turbines and Solar
031 303 6359 sales@rightstuff.tv www.overpass.co.za	Overpass is supplying Green friendly products such as advertising vertical axis wind turbines, low pressure solar systems and solar golf carts. We have established links with European leading manufacturers of green energy products and represent their product in SA.

Township Patterns	Eco Friendly Bags and Gifts
021 686 2026 sales@township.co.za www.township.co.za	We offer you bags that have a direct positive impact on South African society and the environment. Since the origin of the company, the retail and conference markets are our focus as they enable us to get large orders allowing for the creation of more job opportunities for the townships population. Today we work with a network of cooperatives producing 100% eco-friendly bags on a fair trade basis. We can supply different shapes and looks for your custom-made bags thanks to the on-going training that each co-operative receives during the year. Your bags can be made in cotton, hessian or denim in a choice of 5 different colours and we also offer “Cotton made in Africa”. Additional features such as handmade (knitted or beaded) accessories, adjustable straps and fastenings are also available.

Suppliers

Hemporium

Hemp bodycare products, clothing and accessories

Ollymolly

A range of handwoven bags & accessories from recycled material

Intelligent Marketing

Eco Gifts

Biodiesel Centre

Biodiesel, Biodiesel Blend

Soweto Sewing Company

Corporate Gifts

Recycled billboard bags, decor and lifestyle items

Coaching, consulting & project management

Mason Complete Office Solutions

Stationery and office products

Biodegradable food packaging

Waterbased, solvent free paints and varnishes

Biodiesel

Biodiesel

Waste to Energy

Lamps, homeware

Hotel & Conference Centre

African Agenda Conference Design & Management

Conference Design & Management

Bags