Cape Town gets Green Expo

The Friday has been designed as a trade expo while the Saturday and Sunday are open to the public.

The organisers have been actively involved in the greening of the event industry and had an active involvement in the newly formed 'Event Greening Forum'. Recent events have had the carbon footprint minimised with the balance being offset with renewable energy certificates, making the expos carbon neutral. In addition it has supported local small businesses as suppliers and exhibitors, wherever possible, to support the principles of the triple bottom line.

The company has a successful track record in exhibition management; it manages the award-winning SABC Education Baba Indaba, has won the EXSA award for Best Consumer Exhibition Of The Year, four times in the last five years as well as a gold award for the Most Memorable Event in 2009. The company has also been awarded the Top Women award for gender empowerment.

"The expo is a unique opportunity for businesses and organisations to publicise their products to the more than 15 000 visitors anticipated. Consumers and businesses must work together to make a favourable impact on the planet through their personal and professional lives," says Natalie Naude, organiser and MD of Three City Events. "Therefore, The Green Expo is aimed primarily at the consumer but with a significant business appeal."

Visitors will be attracted to the expo to witness new practical methods to 'going green'; to look for value in their existing businesses and scout for new business opportunities and to listen to talks by professional speakers on the life choice issues facing us today.

Businesses involved in reducing carbon emissions, energy saving technologies, sustainable business practices, organic products, recycling and eco-friendly products are strongly encouraged to participate.

The website will provide an interactive resource containing information and education on sustainability issues as well as promoting exhibitors and suppliers of green technology. Go to www.thegreenexpo.co.za for more information.