EcoDay - sustainable living festival

Highlights for EcoDay 2010 include:

• an ecoexpo showcasing green businesses trading in sustainable products and services in areas such as renewable energy, green building, water conservation, waste minimisation, sustainable gardening, fair trade and organics
• a green marketplace where visitors can purchase eco-friendly and fair-trade products
• a green transport zone featuring the latest in hybrid and fuel efficient vehicles, electric and manual bicycles, as well as information about walking, cycling and public transport options
• a recycled arts and crafts market featuring products made from found, recovered, reused and recycled materials
• a series of free seminars on topics such as green parenting, renewable energy and climate change as well as free, practical hands-on workshops on themes such as composting, propagation and organic gardening
• free ecotours to selected local ecohomes and organic gardens
• an ecokids zone with storytelling, facepainting and trapeze artists 
• delicious organic food and drink

The festival is staged in close proximity to the EcoMatters Sustainable Living Centre and the Trusts EcoHouse and both locations will be open to the public on EcoDay 2010. 

Visit www.ecoday.org.nz for further details.