Facts and Figures

In 2011 we will be celebrating the 13th annual Sustainable Living Expo.

The Expo aims to promote and support change toward sustainable living by increasing awareness of and enthusiasm for environmentally sustainable ideas, products and services, emphasising those which are practical for and available to individuals and householders.

The event provides a regular forum for businesses to showcase innovative environmentally sustainable housing design and products and clearly demonstrates that there is a market for energy efficient technologies and design.

The Expo showcases talks, interactive workshops, music, film, art and funky earth friendly fashion. People coming from far and wide to be a part of this fantastic event.

Snapshot

• The Expo grows each year, attracting more than 10,000 visitors in 2010 to Shed no. 1, Princes Wharf.
• It is a free community event.
• Showcases local musicians and artists.
• Provides visitors with practical take-home solutions to combat climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
• Winner of the ‘Community Event of the Year 2007’.

Format

• Presents over 50 talks and interactive workshops, live performances, kids activities, art, demonstrations and fashion.
• Showcases a range of home and lifestyle ideas, products and services via Expo exhibitors.
• Presents easy, everyday take-home sustainability solutions.
• Celebrates innovation and pro-active thinking.
• Free two-day festival held in the heart of Hobart.

Audience Profile

The Expo emphasises lifestyle choices for urban householders and aims to support change towards sustainable living. The Expo has a growing audience from greater Hobart and from regional Tasmania.
The Sustainable Living Expo audience is comprised of:

• General public - both those committed to the environmental movement and a growing mainstream audience who may have very little idea about how to live more sustainably, but would like to make some positive changes.
• Local government representatives.
• Business and industry representatives.