"A Sustainable World" Expo - open 10am - 4pm Saturday 2nd May 2009
Mansfield Showgrounds
Only $3 entry per person. Children aged 12 and under - free entry.
Why Visit?
Building a house? Drought proofing your garden? Greening your home or workplace? Or looking to protect our precious environment?
Then don't miss Mansfield's very own showcase of products and services which save water and energy, increase recycling and save the environment.
Green building products, solar energy systems, grey water systems, energy efficient appliances, green energy, water savers, cloth nappies, green cleaning and skin care products and much more.
Learn from the free seminars, get advice from experts and see what is available to help "green your lifestyle".
By visiting you will be able to:
See and try the latest products.
Compare products on the market.
Experience live product demonstrations.
Find the information you need to make informed decisions on living sustainably.
Educate yourself by attending continual free seminars.
Demonstrate your commitment to the environment.
Free children's activities, lots of people to talk to and displays from local schools and kindergartens. Come and see the free seminars running throughout the day. Music, coffee and food to eat - a great day out for the family.
Free Seminar Series
The "A Sustainable World" Expo presents visitors with speakers covering a diverse range of environmental topics. The seminar program is free and is the perfect way to learn about the latest sustainable living options.
Seats are allocated on a "first in" basis and cannot be pre-booked. It is recommended you arrive 10 minutes before each session starts to avoid disappointment. Entry to the seminars is only for visitors who have paid an admission fee into the expo.
All presentations will run for approximately 20 - 30 minutes with time for questions afterwards.
2008 Seminar Timetable - stay tuned for the 2009 timetable.
Time
Presenter
Topic
10.30am
NevRWaste
A 'virtual' tour of the Shepparton Material Recovery Facility, where all domestic recycling collected in Mansfield Shire is transported for sorting. People who attend the presentation will be enlightened as to what happens to their recycling once their bin is emptied by the garbage truck.
11.30am
Energy Core
Reliable renewable heating and cooling - from the earth! Come and hear about a system that has reduced carbon emissions whilst being efficient.
12.30pm
The "real" owner builder!
Local owner builder Nicky Sanders has just completed building a straw bale house (with solar hot water, Biolytix waste water system and other goodies!). Come and hear her first hand experiences about building a sustainable (and warm!) house. "Diary of a Straw Bale" photo display also on show.
1.30pm
EcoVantage
Helping you reduce greenhouse gas emissions and water usage - at home, work or school. Some great tips for everyone.
2.30pm
SolarCo Mansfield
Confused about the rebates for putting in solar panels? Want to know more about how you can convert your house to solar power? This is the seminar for you. Up to date information on all aspects of solar power.
3.30pm
Earthscape
Set up your own "Backyard Farm" producing fruit and vegetables using the laws of nature. How to produce fresh, organic food for your own family - and others!
