Joomla! site syndication http://www.greencityfestival.com.au/greenliving 2010-09-05T18:41:34+01:00 http://www.greencityfestival.com.au/greenliving http://www.greencityfestival.com.au/greenliving/images/M_images/joomla_rss.png text/html 2008-01-09T18:50:07+01:00 http://www.greencityfestival.com.au/greenliving http://www.greencityfestival.com.au/greenliving/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=18 What's happening?Adelaide's inaugural Savings and Loans Green City Festival will make its debut at Elder Park, Adelaide, Sunday 17th February 2008 from 10am – 5pm. Visit the what’s on page for information on the program and scheduled activities that will be on.The purpose of the festival is to demonstrate sustainable living principles and practice and to showcase Adelaide as a leader in Green City Living. Make a difference. Ask questions or share your experience. Join our Green City forum (index.php?option=com_fireboard Itemid=34) . Once registered, we’ll send you regular tips on practical ways to live sustainably in your home, work and community. How to get to the Savings Loans Green City Festival Elder Park is situated in the heart of the transport hub of Adelaide. So when planning your trip consider using either the train, bus or try the new tram. Go to www.adelaidemetro.com.au (http://www.adelaidemetro.com.au/) for timetables. Ride your bike – with secure bike parking available on site why not ride and forget the parking! Of course if you have to bring your car then why not car pool, get your family and friends together, have a fun day, and visit the Savings & Loans Green City Festival. Check out the Adelaide City Council’s New Solar Powered bus “Tindo” and see how you can get on board! Click here (http://www.cityofadelaide.com.au/scripts/nc.dll?ADCCBRAND:STANDARD::pc=PC_191) .Click here to download the site layout (http://www.greencityfestival.com.au/sitemap.pdf) (PDF 218kb) Meet our Green City Festival ChampionsThe Savings and Loans Green City Festival has invited local Champions from a variety of sectors to show their support for the Savings and Loans Green City festival. We asked these people to tell what “ Green Living means to them?”. Free Public LectureRequirements for Effective International Climate Change Action: Australia's RoleFeaturing Professor Ross GarnautDate: Wednesday 20 February 2008Time: 4.15pm to 5.15pm (doors open at 4.00pm)Venue: Adelaide Convention Centre (hall C), North Terrace, AdelaideClick here for the flyer (http://www.climatechange.sa.gov.au/PDFs/Garnaut.pdf) (PDF 80KB)No bookings requiredEnquiries: Danielle Kowalski, phone 8204 9278 or email kowalski.danielle@dpc.sa.gov.au (mailto:kowalski.danielle@dpc.sa.gov.au) Presented by the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and the Garnaut Climate Change Review3rd International Solar Cities Congress – Energizing Sustainable CommunitiesAdelaide Convention Centre – Adelaide, SA17-21 February 2008The 2008 congress is the third in a series held under the auspices of the International Solar Cities Initiative. Over a three day program the congress will cover:- Science and Technology- Rules, Regulations and the Market, Mechanisms to make it happen- Climate Change – Impact on Society and CultureThe program will consist of a mix of contributed papers, invited speakers, a mayoral forum and a panel discussion. Delegates will be treated to two unique keynote addresses during the Plenary session, Dr Zhengrong Shi and Mr. Robert Kennedy Jr and a lunch time address by Brooke Miller, Regional Manager of BP Australasia.For more information and the latest updates visit: www.solarcitiescongress.com.au (http://www.solarcitiescongress.com.au/) Join the Savings and Loans Green City Festival PledgeThe Savings and Loans Green City Festival aims to have a lasting effect, with an undertaking to get the people of Adelaide to pledge or adopt changes in their behaviour to lead a more sustainable life.On the day visitors will be able to find out about the 5 keys areas impacting sustainable living and how they can modify what they do to make a change. These areas will be: * Water * Waste * Energy * Transport * FoodHow to Participate:Five kiosk will be set up at the festival to provide information, education and encourage people to make a change. Visitors to the festival will be able to consult with experts about how to save energy in all aspects of their lives. Take a form and indicate at any of the pledge areas the commitment you would like to make.However it’s easy to get motivated on the day…the test will be how to continue to adopt these changes at home.Trade Displays and Vendors at the Savings and Loans Green City Festival