WHEN: 15 & 16 October 2008
WHAT: European Biofuels Expo & Conference
WHERE: NEWARK, Nottingham
WHAT... MORE?: From the PR:
With the cost of fuel rising on an almost daily basis everyone is
looking for alternatives. One of those alternatives is Wood Energy
& the good news is that it is sustainable too.
There are already many success stories in the UK of schools and local
authorities converting to pellet or wood burning boilers to provide
their power requirements.
The experience in Europe is that wood pellets offer a low cost, clean
burning, efficient and sustainable way of providing biomass energy,
mostly utilising waste wood that would have gone to landfill. Millions o
f households, companies and community buildings across Europe have made
wood energy their primary source of heat. The UK is set to adopt more
widespread use of wood pellets and by looking at the European experience
the UK can benefit from years of growth in this market.
Working in conjunction with the National Energy Foundation (NEF) the Wood
Energy Conference, on Thursday 16 October includes speakers sharing their
experiences of this market in Europe, mobile pellet production and the
implementation of biomass heating solutions both large and small scale.
Companies or individuals wishing to start small to medium scale production
facilities are well catered for at the show with many exhibitors showing
the latest production processes.
In addition to Wood Energy, the event will be showcasing biodiesel, biogas
and bio-home heating oil. With over 100 exhibitors and three conference
streams, anyone interested in the bioenergy market, producing, using,
implementing an alternative fuel will be able to access the information,
products and services they need.
As the home heating oil market looks to adopt biofuels, and CO2 target
legislation becomes a reality, they are working with OFTEC to
ensure that the Conference includes coverage of the key issues in the home
heating industry. UK Home Heating Oil consumption is 3 billion litres/year
and represents a biofuel growth market. OFTEC will be discussing the
transition of Home Heating Oil to a bio-based fuel and report on field trials
that are currently in progress.
HOW MUCH: £25 it seems, but they snag your details before you get to that. Not so user-friendly IMHO.
URL: www.biofuels-expo.com
COMMENTS: It's an area worth knowing more about, but bear in mind the costs and the potential objectivity of what you'll find
Showing posts with label EVENT. Show all posts
Showing posts with label EVENT. Show all posts
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
EVENT - Innocent Village Fete
WHEN: Saturday 2nd August and Sunday 3rd August 2008
WHAT: Innocent Village Fete
WHERE: Regent's Park, London
WHAT... MORE?: From the PR:
Now in its second year, the fete is a great day out for all the family and the perfect way to while away the hours on a hot summer’s day (fingers crossed for lots of sunshine). It all starts at 11am and runs until 7pm. So, pencil it in your diary, scribble it on your hand and tell all your friends. It’s going to be great - that nice duck herding man is already booked and raring to go.
Over the weekend, you’ll be able to indulge in the following fete pursuits: welly-wanging, duck herding, dog agility (just for dogs), coconut shy, ferret racing, Morris dancing, old fashioned funfair rides, cream teas, home-made cakes, tombola, a band stand and lots more.
There will also be a dedicated kids’ zone with kids’ food stalls, rides, a petting zoo and a special reading area from our favourite children’s book publishers Puffin.
And there'll be lots of life’s necessities too: a huge farmers’ market (with stalls from Borough Market), live music from a host of artists including,The James Taylor Quartet, Imelda May, The Fairey Band, The Ukulele Orchestra, The Boy Least Likely To and many more, an Acoustic Bandstand, our patented al fresco ballroom, a picnic area, a knitting tent, arts and crafts, massages and a feel good area if it all gets a bit much. There’ll also be lots of smoothies to taste.
The fete is a non profit making event that supports Samaritans, Friends of the Earth, Wellchild and the innocent foundation.
HOW MUCH: Tickets are £7.50 for adults and £3.50 for kids (plus £1.50 adult booking fee / £1 kids booking fee) and are available via Ticketmaster.
URL: http://www.innocentvillagefete.com/
COMMENTS: Wished we lived in London!
WHAT: Innocent Village Fete
WHERE: Regent's Park, London
WHAT... MORE?: From the PR:
Now in its second year, the fete is a great day out for all the family and the perfect way to while away the hours on a hot summer’s day (fingers crossed for lots of sunshine). It all starts at 11am and runs until 7pm. So, pencil it in your diary, scribble it on your hand and tell all your friends. It’s going to be great - that nice duck herding man is already booked and raring to go.
Over the weekend, you’ll be able to indulge in the following fete pursuits: welly-wanging, duck herding, dog agility (just for dogs), coconut shy, ferret racing, Morris dancing, old fashioned funfair rides, cream teas, home-made cakes, tombola, a band stand and lots more.
There will also be a dedicated kids’ zone with kids’ food stalls, rides, a petting zoo and a special reading area from our favourite children’s book publishers Puffin.
And there'll be lots of life’s necessities too: a huge farmers’ market (with stalls from Borough Market), live music from a host of artists including,The James Taylor Quartet, Imelda May, The Fairey Band, The Ukulele Orchestra, The Boy Least Likely To and many more, an Acoustic Bandstand, our patented al fresco ballroom, a picnic area, a knitting tent, arts and crafts, massages and a feel good area if it all gets a bit much. There’ll also be lots of smoothies to taste.
The fete is a non profit making event that supports Samaritans, Friends of the Earth, Wellchild and the innocent foundation.
HOW MUCH: Tickets are £7.50 for adults and £3.50 for kids (plus £1.50 adult booking fee / £1 kids booking fee) and are available via Ticketmaster.
URL: http://www.innocentvillagefete.com/
COMMENTS: Wished we lived in London!
Wednesday, July 09, 2008
EVENT - THE ECOVILLAGE - KENT COUNTY SHOW2008
MONTH - This weekend!!!!
FIELD: Environmental
WHEN: 11th, 12th & 13th July
WHAT: THE ECOVILLAGE - NEW TO THE KENT COUNTY SHOW FOR 2008!!
WHAT... MORE?: Visitors will be able to see and experience the latest developments in environmental products, and speak to experts in green living. But it won’t be all worthy bean eating, there’s plenty of fun to be had being green as well! With almost 50 ‘Ecovillagers’ there really will be something to interest the whole family.
WHERE: Kent Show at Detling
WHO: see site URL
HOW MUCH: Part of the Kent show. Prices here.
URL: http://www.kentecovillage.co.uk/
COMMENTS: We only found out about this just now. In fact Junkk.com was hoping to get there but it's all a bit last minute. But we are cobbling together a little display as the organisers Sust Marketing have kindly offered a slot on their stand. Shame most of our reuse kit is still at the Bristol show, but we'll try and do our best.
FIELD: Environmental
WHEN: 11th, 12th & 13th July
WHAT: THE ECOVILLAGE - NEW TO THE KENT COUNTY SHOW FOR 2008!!
WHAT... MORE?: Visitors will be able to see and experience the latest developments in environmental products, and speak to experts in green living. But it won’t be all worthy bean eating, there’s plenty of fun to be had being green as well! With almost 50 ‘Ecovillagers’ there really will be something to interest the whole family.
WHERE: Kent Show at Detling
WHO: see site URL
HOW MUCH: Part of the Kent show. Prices here.
URL: http://www.kentecovillage.co.uk/
COMMENTS: We only found out about this just now. In fact Junkk.com was hoping to get there but it's all a bit last minute. But we are cobbling together a little display as the organisers Sust Marketing have kindly offered a slot on their stand. Shame most of our reuse kit is still at the Bristol show, but we'll try and do our best.
Monday, March 17, 2008
EVENT - National Downshifting Week
No, not an attempt by Top Gear to squeeze a few more G's and reduce the mpg's by dropping a gear to take each corner sideways! Much more mellow... and green.
I came across Tracey Smith as a like-minded soul just trying to do her bit, and sharing stuff in a slightly more practical, less dogmatic way than most.
And we've stayed in touch off and on ever since. Well, thanks to my getting my digit out and sending off the newsletter, we ended up having a chat, one thing lead to another thing, and...
Well, for a start, she buttered me up big time by asking for a 'celebrity' (I'm gunning to get into the alphabet at all, but am happy and flattered and honoured to be in the company of some eco- 'A' listers there) quote for her site. Which I was happy to provide.
Then she interviewed me for her forthcoming book - 'The Book of Rubbish Ideas' - which we will of course be promoting all round when it hits the streets. With Junkk.com's strap line being 'Rubbish doesn't have to be a dirty word' there's a clear fit!
And finally, she has asked for a mention of her forthcoming 'National Downshifting Week' . From the lady herself:
'It's fast approaching the next National Downshifting Week, or should I say InterNational! Following on from polite and welcome pressure from friends and organisations in countries around the world, I decided to make this little awareness campaign fully inclusive, so that everyone who wants to can take part.
So what's the event all about? Well, in a nutshell, the simple living suggestions contained within the campaign can help you 'slow down and green up', live more sustainably and get a better work and life balance. It takes place between the 19th and 25th April and to take part, all you have to do is dip your toes into one of the ideas. If you like it and how you feel about having tried it, why not try another on day 2, day 3 and so on through the week.
IDW differs from a few other campaigns because there's not an ounce of guilt in sight! You are 'positively encouraged' to embrace living with less and to find your comfort level of downshift and every single change you make as a result of leaning towards the green will make an enormous collective difference, so believe that you're changing the world, because you are and join in with the 'thousands' of others who are focused on a bit of simple, green living this year too. Last year saw just under 11,000 people taking part worldwide - this year, with your help to spread the word too, it will easily top it, so take a look at the website and see what you fancy sinking your teeth into first!'
I came across Tracey Smith as a like-minded soul just trying to do her bit, and sharing stuff in a slightly more practical, less dogmatic way than most.
And we've stayed in touch off and on ever since. Well, thanks to my getting my digit out and sending off the newsletter, we ended up having a chat, one thing lead to another thing, and...
Well, for a start, she buttered me up big time by asking for a 'celebrity' (I'm gunning to get into the alphabet at all, but am happy and flattered and honoured to be in the company of some eco- 'A' listers there) quote for her site. Which I was happy to provide.
Then she interviewed me for her forthcoming book - 'The Book of Rubbish Ideas' - which we will of course be promoting all round when it hits the streets. With Junkk.com's strap line being 'Rubbish doesn't have to be a dirty word' there's a clear fit!
And finally, she has asked for a mention of her forthcoming 'National Downshifting Week' . From the lady herself:
'It's fast approaching the next National Downshifting Week, or should I say InterNational! Following on from polite and welcome pressure from friends and organisations in countries around the world, I decided to make this little awareness campaign fully inclusive, so that everyone who wants to can take part.
So what's the event all about? Well, in a nutshell, the simple living suggestions contained within the campaign can help you 'slow down and green up', live more sustainably and get a better work and life balance. It takes place between the 19th and 25th April and to take part, all you have to do is dip your toes into one of the ideas. If you like it and how you feel about having tried it, why not try another on day 2, day 3 and so on through the week.
IDW differs from a few other campaigns because there's not an ounce of guilt in sight! You are 'positively encouraged' to embrace living with less and to find your comfort level of downshift and every single change you make as a result of leaning towards the green will make an enormous collective difference, so believe that you're changing the world, because you are and join in with the 'thousands' of others who are focused on a bit of simple, green living this year too. Last year saw just under 11,000 people taking part worldwide - this year, with your help to spread the word too, it will easily top it, so take a look at the website and see what you fancy sinking your teeth into first!'
Thursday, December 06, 2007
EVENT - LONDON AWARE '08
As provided by organisers*
MONTH - May 2008
FIELD: Environmental
WHEN: 10th & 11th May, 10am - 6pm
WHAT: LONDON AWARE '08
WHAT... MORE?:
Greener Living Expo
Pioneering Greener Living Expo, LONDON AWARE '08, will take place on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th of May 2008 in Exhibition Hall 1 of the Barbican. It will be a 'one stop shop' for regular people and businesses who want to live and work in a more sustainable way.
LONDON AWARE '08 will inspire the public, the business world and charities, bringing them together to share ideas.
Exhibitors
Our exhibitors will be showcasing a huge variety of products, services and advice to help you reduce your carbon footprint. These will include:
advice & information services
carbon offsetting
charities & NGOs
eco-build
eco-tourism
ethical investment
green consumer products
hybrid / alternative vehicles
organic food
recycling & eco-packaging
renewable & alternative energy
Authors
An inspiring selection of topical authors will be present at LONDON AWARE '08. They will be available for book signing and general discussion. The full list will be released shortly.
WHERE: EC1Y 8JL
WHO:
Speakers
To add depth and integrity to LONDON AWARE '08 there will be two lecture theatres with our selected expert guest speakers talking on climate change related topics. The speakers include environmental scientists, CEO’s, CSR managers, politicians, futurists and an Arctic explorer, all of whom share a common interest - to make LONDON AWARE '08 the success it needs to be. Because UK AWARE are keen to make LONDON AWARE '08 a thought provoking experience, all talks are free.
Non Profit Sector / Charity / Non Government Action Groups
1 Cat Dorey* Greenpeace
2 Martyn Williams* Friends of the Earth
3 James Lloyd* People and Planet
4 David Hall International Campaign Director for The Climate Group, Together
5 Bremely Lyngdoh Founder of 5 NGO’s, London School of Economics
Politics
6 Darren Johnson* Green Party and London Assembly
7 Chit Chong Green Party
8 Tom Pye* Ministry of Defence
9 Chris Huhne Liberal Democrats
Environmental Science
10 Lai Waqanisau Environmental Scientist
11 Jenny Bird Researcher for Climate Change Institute of Public Policy
12 Fred Pearce* Consultant to the "New Scientist" periodical
CSR
13 Charlie Browne* IKEA
14 Solitare Townsend* Futerra
Environmental Consultants
15 Francisco Ascui Founder of Climate Managers
16 Veronica Broomes Environmental Consultant and lecturer on climate change
17 Trevor Floyd* Chartered engineer, Environment Consultancy Group
18 Brian Whitington* Director of Carbonline
19 Martin Baxter Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment
20 Simon Graham Environmental Strategy Advisor for The Commercial Group
Misc
21 Nathan Allen Arctic explorer
22 Chris Church Community Environment Associates, London 21
23 Polly Higgins Concentrating Solar Power, TREC-UK
Sustainable Innovation
24 Trevor Baylis OBE Inventor of the Wind Up Radio
25 Mike Grenville Founder of Forest Road Transition Village
26 Suzy Edwards Sustainability Consultant
27 Robert Rabinowitz Pure, The Clean Planet Trust
28 Martin Charter Centre for Sustainable Design
29 Peter Littlewood Young Peoples Trust for the Environment
30 Mathew Rhodes Encraft
31 Sally Uren* Forum For The Future
32 Rob Holdway Giraffe Innovation, Channel 4 ‘Dumped’
HOW: £5.00 (children & students free)
As a social enterprise, we are keen to support suitable charities which we admire. Ticket sales from LONDON AWARE '08 will be donated to Cool Earth, People & Planet and Stop Climate Chaos.
URL: www.ukaware.com
COMMENTS: * I met one of the team recently and it was great to chat. My kinda peeps. Also... and please note, by using the templates provided to help me help them help you, they got up on blog (and will soon on site and in newsletter PDQ. Make my life easy, and rewards will flow...:)
Monday, December 03, 2007
EVENT - I'm dreaming of a Green Christmas - London Science Museum Dana Centre
A bit last minute, but for any in or near London here's one I can reccomend:
MONTH - December
FIELD: Enviro, Science, Awareness
WHEN: Tomorrow, Dec 4 (corrected - tx Dave), 7-8.30pm
WHAT: Dreaming of a Green Christmas?
WHAT... MORE?: A few more key details
WHERE: Exhibition Road, London, SW7 2DD
WHO: Well, yours truly for one!
HOW: It's free. But you need to book.
URL: Link. Call 020 7942 4040 or e-mail tickets@danacentre.org.uk
COMMENTS: We went last year. It was fun and informative. And guess what... Junkk Male Peter will be going again, with a bunch of new stuff to show off! Including his famous Green Santa outfit.
MONTH - December
FIELD: Enviro, Science, Awareness
WHEN: Tomorrow, Dec 4 (corrected - tx Dave), 7-8.30pm
WHAT: Dreaming of a Green Christmas?
WHAT... MORE?: A few more key details
WHERE: Exhibition Road, London, SW7 2DD
WHO: Well, yours truly for one!
HOW: It's free. But you need to book.
URL: Link. Call 020 7942 4040 or e-mail tickets@danacentre.org.uk
COMMENTS: We went last year. It was fun and informative. And guess what... Junkk Male Peter will be going again, with a bunch of new stuff to show off! Including his famous Green Santa outfit.
Thursday, September 27, 2007
CONFERENCE - Biofuels, Newark Notts, 17-18 Oct
MONTH - Next
FIELD: Enviro-related
WHEN: 17-18 Oct, time N/K
WHAT: NEW HOLLAND SPONSORS THE 2007 BIOFUELS CONFERENCE
WHAT... MORE?: A presentation on the role of biofuels in agriculture. A display
of the brand's products will feature prominently outside the
venue, showing a selection of New Holland machinery that can
run on 100% biodiesel, while a team of specialists will be on
hand to give delegates the latest information on the use of
biodiesel in agricultural equipment.
WHERE: Newark, Notts
WHO: N/K
HOW: N/K
URL: www.newholland.com
COMMENTS: It's a sponsored event, so a caution on objectivity
This is posted 'as provided' as a new blog feature.
FIELD: Enviro-related
WHEN: 17-18 Oct, time N/K
WHAT: NEW HOLLAND SPONSORS THE 2007 BIOFUELS CONFERENCE
WHAT... MORE?: A presentation on the role of biofuels in agriculture. A display
of the brand's products will feature prominently outside the
venue, showing a selection of New Holland machinery that can
run on 100% biodiesel, while a team of specialists will be on
hand to give delegates the latest information on the use of
biodiesel in agricultural equipment.
WHERE: Newark, Notts
WHO: N/K
HOW: N/K
URL: www.newholland.com
COMMENTS: It's a sponsored event, so a caution on objectivity
This is posted 'as provided' as a new blog feature.
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