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24/11/09
2009 Expo Success!!
The 2009 Expo was a huge success!! 6000 people through the doors and over 100 business, government and community exhibitions. Thank you to everyone who helped to make this unique community event so spectacular!! Be sure to put 6 & 7 November 2010 in your diaries now so that you don't miss next year's Expo!!
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5/10/09
FREE DESIGNER T-SHIRTS
Designer hemp and bamboo t-shirts from Margaret River Hemp Company and Sahara Bloom just arrived - FREE to all volunteers who help for 4+ hours over the Expo weekend. Contact Lissa for more information or to volunteer on 6234 5566.
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2/10/09
TALKS AND WORKSHOPS UP
Complete talks and workshop schedule now available online. Don't miss any of the excitement!
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Interactive Workshops and Talks Program: Sunday 8 November 2009
Everything you ever wanted to know about sustainability but were afraid to ask! Like the last ten years of the Sustainable Living Expo, Our 2009 event had a full schedule of informative, educational and downright intriguing talks by experts in their prospective fields. We aim to empower Expo visitors by helping them better understand issues of sustainability thereby allowing them to make better decisions as members of the community.
As our talks will educate, inform and inspire, so too will our interactive workshops but with a more hands on approach! We had a wide range of interactive workshops for Expo visitors to get involved in this year focusing on the more practical side of sustainable living. These were also a great way to get the kids involved in practical solutions to living the sustainable dream!
Program for Saturday 7 November 2009 is here
Details and programs for the 2010 Expo (6 & 7 Nov) will be available later in the year.
Yves Ginat
Millerie House of Honey
Learn about the process and some of the equipment used to make delicious honey – presented by renowend aparist, Yves Ginat of Miellerie House of Honey
- Sunday, 8 Nov 10 am, on Talks Stage
Margaret Steadman
Sustainable Living Tasmania
Making sourdough is easy. Get your own sourdough starter and learn Margaret's simple method for making delicious homemade bread.
- Sunday, 8 Nov 10.00 am, in Workshop Space
Andrew Doube
Sustainable Living Tasmania
Sustainable Living Tasmania recently ran the Local Energy for Change program, which provided a large number of Household Energy Assessments to Tasmanian homes. This presentation illustrates some of the more common household inefficiencies (including windows, drafts and insulation) and some simple, cost effective and/or innovative improvements.
- Sunday, 8 Nov 10.30 am, on Talks Stage
Laurence Port
Residential Solar Systems P/L
With the ceasation of the Australian Government's Solar Homes and Communities Plan rebate, assistance available for the installation of a solar PV system is limited to Solar Credits and Feed–on Tariffs. The session will provide you with all the background to these mechanisms and how they work.
- Sunday, 8 Nov 11 am, on Talks Stage
Jason Hawrelak
Goulds Naturopathica
A Goulds naturopath reviewing foods, herbs and spices that can be commonly found around the home that can be used as medicines for commonly experienced digestive complaints.
- Sunday, 8 Nov 11 am, in Workshop Space
Storytelling: "Merlin's tales of magic, mirth and mystery"
- Sunday, 8 Nov 11 am, at Kids Hub
Sonja Ralph
Hula Hoop Enthusiaist
A basic workshop for people to showoff, dust off or learn to hula hoop.
- Sunday, 8 Nov 11 am, in Festival Space
Julie Munro–Allison
Textile Artist
Use scraps of material and old clothes to make a rug.
- Sunday, 8 Nov 11.30 am, on Festival Stage
Karin Adams–Gill
Lyrebird – Steiner Products
Kids will fold German kite paper to make a beautiful butterfly. Age 3 and up.
- Sunday, 8 Nov 11.30 am, in Workshop Space
Chris Simcox
Vegetarian Tasmania
With an ever–increasing population, many of whom are adopting a Western–style diet, humanity has a huge "food–print" on planet Earth. Learn how what we eat affects the environment and climate.
- Sunday, 8 Nov 11.45 am, on Talks Stage
Sean Manners
Pelican Puppets
Recycle everyday kitchen utensils. Re–use colourful fabrics. Reduce our decorations. Create great puppet characters.An ideal workshop for parents and children. Suitable 5 years and up. 25 participants.
- Sunday, 8 Nov 12 pm, in Workshop Space
Helen Mansbridge
Swap Your Frock
An event for the girls; bring 3 quality items of clothing to swap. Limited to 50 people; first in, best dressed! Bring your three items to pre-register between 12-2pm in the films space at the Expo. Download a flyer about how it works.
- Sunday, 8 Nov 11.45 am, in Films Space
Panel
A diverse panel will explore issues of diet, farming, health and the future of food in Tasmania.
Tony Paarhammer
Paarhammer P/L
Windows are a very important part of an energy efficient building. Learn about energy ratings, orientation, materials for frames, glaxing, security, fire safety, future technology and how to make the right choice.
- Sunday, 8 Nov 12.30 pm, on Talks Stage
Natalie Keene
Traditional Chinese Medical Practitioner
An aspect of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tui–na (acupressure), is not so well known in Australia, but is used alongside acupuncture and Chinese herbs in hospitals in China. Learn basic "first aid" massage – headaches, colds, flu, menstal pain, stress, anxiety and more.
- Sunday, 8 Nov 1 pm, in Workshop Space
Greg Cooper
DHHS
The Department of Health and Human Services is implementing Green Building technology in new construction projects. Greg’s talk discusses a new “zero energy” building for Bruny Island and a GreenStar building for Clarence.
- Sunday, 8 Nov 1.10 pm, on Talks Stage
Roger Burrell
Solar Water Wise
Covering the benefits & costs of different solar hot water systems currently available, including practical installation advice. Various RECs & rebates explained. Gain helpful advice from an experienced professional in the industry.
- Sunday, 8 Nov 2 pm, on Talks Stage
Richard Burnham
UTAS Architecture
This collaboration between three organisations centres around the use of digital fabrication and assembly in the construction of single skin plywood micro-dwellings that are entirely autonomous in servicing.
- Sunday, 8 Nov 2 pm, at The Castle
Natalie Keene
Traditional Chinese Medicine Practicioner
Ancient Chinese system of dynamic meditation. Gentle exercises to destress, help with circulation, arthritis and other joint issues.
- Sunday, 8 Nov 2.15 pm, on Festival Stage
Dallas Phillips
Jessups Retrovision Solar Sqaud
Solar Grid Feed and Hot Water
- Sunday, 8 Nov 2.30 pm, at display
Clothes swap (pre-registration essential)
Swap Your Frock
An event for the girls; bring 3 quality items of clothing to swap. Limited to 50 people; first in, best dressed! Bring your three items to pre-register between 12-2pm in the films space at the Expo. Click here for details of how it will work. Visit www.swapyourfrock.com
- Sunday, 8 Nov 2.30-3.30 pm, in Workshop Space
Detlev Geard
Architecture & Solar Design
Designing a zero energy house in Tasmania.
- Sunday, 8 Nov 3 pm, on Talks Stage
Funky Fashion Parade
Retro-A-Go-Go and friends
When are an old chenille bedpsread, a tea stained lace tablecloth, and a pile of discarded school ties more than just food for the wheelie bin monster? When they provide the inspiration for a fringed, plant-dyed wrap jacket, a screenprinted beach dress, or even a belly-dancing outfit. Join us as we showcase a range of original clothing designed by local makers who proudly present ReconTEXTURED
- Sunday, 8 Nov 3.30 pm on Festival Stage
Corey Peterson
National Solar Schools Program
The National Solar Schools Program provides $50,000 to all Australian schools to install photovoltaic, solar hot water, other renewable energy systems and other sustainablility inprovements – learn more at this session.
- Sunday, 8 Nov 4 pm, on Talks Stage
Program for Saturday 7 November is here
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