We think Dorothy was right when she told the good witch Glenda,
‘there’s no place like home’, and this months newsletter celebrates the
one place everyone can relax…….ah, your home.

Whether you’re just back from an exotic faraway land or holidaying at
home – we have some naturally stylish decor for your haven. And the
summer heat has gone a little to our heads so we’re offering Pure
Design member’s free shipping from now
till 30th August! So click your mouse three times and repeat
after me ‘there’s no place like home’…

These heels are what Dorothy would have been wearing if we’d had our
say!

View the entire newsletter here

Plans are going well for The Great Big Green Wedding Fayre, taking place at Crosby Hall Educational Trust, Liverpool on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6th September.

The event was set up by new business partnership GreenLeaf Press, to showcase the very best in fair trading and ethical wedding suppliers. GreenLeaf Press are Amanda Barr  and Jemma Herbert, their new business designs and creates eco conscious stationery for weddings.

“We can’t believe the wealth of different green businesses that have
jumped on board, everything from peddle powered rickshaws to recycled
jewellery, vintage tea parties  to classical musicians!” explains
Amanda, “We have also been pleasantly surprised by a number of
traditional wedding suppliers who have been keen to find out what they
need to do to go green.”

“I spoke to a reporter recently who
asked if the event would be ‘All hemp dresses and veggie food?’” Jemma
smiles, ” Well, as a matter of fact we wouldn’t say no to a hemp dress
and we do have a veggie caterer- but the great variety of alternative
things that will be going on are giving the event as
festival/celebratory feel and I defy any ‘mainstream’ bride not to get
the urge to break the mould and go for the fun of being peddled to the
ceremony or the romance of a night under canvas, or indeed the bargains
to be had at in charity shop bridal section!”

Highlights include
a catwalk show courtesy of Oxfam Bridal; complimentary tea & cakes;
free pamper sessions with The Bodyshop at Home; the chance to win some
great green hampers from friends like Lovelula; presentations by Katie
Fewings from Ethical Weddings and Greg Valerio from CRED jewellery AND
a green goody bag to take home (plus the odd rickshaw ride!)

Find out more at www.biggreenwedding.co.uk

Tickets cost 6.00

Please reserve yours by contacting Jemma

jemma@biggreenwedding.co.uk

or tel: 07824 860 682

Hand
Up Media are delighted to announce that we’re now taking
bookings for The Ethical Christmas Fair

For
the third year, The Edinburgh Ethical Christmas Fair is taking place
over nine days on Castle Street/Princes Street, on the heart of
Edinburgh’s busiest shopping streets.

Last
year we welcomed a record breaking 20,000 visitors to the Edinburgh
Ethical Christmas Fair, the UK’s busiest Ethical Christmas event.

This event is
located in the heart of Edinburgh on Castle Street/Princes Street.
The event brings together over 30 exhibitors selling the very best
ethically sourced stylish and innovative gifts from across the globe,
and closer to home!

Click
here
to see some photos from last years event

This
nine day shopping event is now open to bookings on a first come basis
(bookings can  be made for 9, 5 or 4 days)

Click
here
for more information / booking form

DOING IT FOR THE KIDS

Doing It For The Kids is an
exhibition of sustainable play design. The project explores play types, the
importance of play in child development, how toys help mould our kids’ values
and how they impact on the environment. The exhibition will present examples of
sustainable toys and other play resources that inspire designers, educators and
parents to be more critical and creative.

CONFIRMED EXHIBITION DATES

• 100% Design London, 24-27
  September
• Design Event 09 Newcastle, 16-25
  October
• Design & Technology Show Birmingham,
  19-21 November

FINAL CALL FOR ENTRIES

We are currently seeking
entries from designers and toy companies with sustainable toy and play products
in development, about to be launched or already being marketed.

REQUIREMENTS

Please supply an image of the
design and up to 300 words on why it is sustainable, along with background on
the designer/company behind the product/idea (website/portfolio/brochure/CV).

DEADLINE

Entries should be sent to [re]design
by 10 AUGUST 2009. Attachments must be under 10mb.

SELECTION CRITERIA

A diverse range of projects
will be selected to build a rich picture of the possibilities of positive,
greener play. We are looking for examples demonstrating relevance, good design,
positive play values, green materials, eco packaging, and lifecycle
consideration.

There are many reasons to visit
Norwich (we have a lot of EJ members in and around that area), if you
do get the chance to go there in the next month or so please look out
for our EJ admin person Kate Corder’s artwork which is part of the
art exhibition East International
taking place at NUCA on
Saint George’s Street. Her work in the exhibition is on Tolhurst
‘stockfree’ vegan organic vegetable growers, a 12-month film
study about the growing seasons and biodiversity of a growing year.
Kate also has two large planters outside in the street that reflect
her video work and contain vegetable plants and companion planting
for public consumption. Norwich City Council worked with Kate and
took the initiative to plant beans and tomato plants amongst their
floral displays at the Assembly House and also on the balconies of
the City Hall (take a telescope to see these!).

The
exhibition is open to the public

Open
Monday to Saturday 10-5pm until Saturday 22 August

Link
with East International

http://www.eastinternational.net/east/exhibition/exhibition.html

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We are thrilled to have some exceptional contributors on board and
welcome your views, news and stories.

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Show Dad you care about him and the environment – choose a stylish eco-friendly gift from Love Eco’s Father’s Day collection and get 10% off plus FREE delivery. Simply enter the following special promotional code when prompted at checkout and we’ll do the rest.

YOUR SPECIAL 10% DISCOUNT CODE IS: ECODAD6
*valid until 18.06.09 (order before midday on 18.06.09 to ensure delivery for Father’s Day)

www.animaltails.co.uk

Come and see
our wonderful collection of babies and children’s clothes at

Bubble
Kids Trade Show, Islington Business Design Centre, London, UK

21-22
June 2009

STAND
D40

Stunning
colours, incredible screen prints and fun story labels telling amazing
facts
about the endangered animals featured.

Childrens
clothes have never been so bright, stylish and educational

Animal Tails
designs are now stocked throughout the UK and internationally in
leading
boutiques and department stores including Fenwicks and Adili.com

Following the success of the Greening Events Summit in 2008, the event
is returning this year with a new name, a new venue and a clear focus –
50 practical steps to take back to your organisation to make your
events more sustainable.

The Sustainable Events Summit 2009 takes place on Friday 22 May at One
Wimpole Street, London. With sustainability currently a huge issue in
the events industry, and organisers eager to learn best practice and
implement sustainable measures, this is a timely moment for the summit
to take place.

The aim of the day is to provide delegates with 50 practical actions which they can take back to their organisations. The summit will be chaired by Lucy Siegle, ethical living columnist at the Observer and BBC One Show presenter. Lucy will be ensuring that the event is dynamic, inspirational and encourages practical action.

Delegates at this event will comprise heads of events / event directors across a variety of business sectors; event media and suppliers to the industry. We are targeting around 250 delegates to maximise the value of the day for all attendees.

The Summit will provide an informative day for delegates. We aim to include interactive sessions to add variety and incorporate future technologies. Speakers confirmed so far include:

David Stubbs, Head of Sustainability, LOCOG;
Anne Hayes, Head of Market Development – Sustainability, BSI;
Neil Grange, Sustainable Event Management Consultant, Arup;
Alison Tickell, Director, Julie’s Bicycle.

Other participants include representatives from Wembley Stadium, The Guardian, The Ryder Cup and Virgin Trains.

Last year’s Summit had 200 attendees and once again we want as many attendees as possible to share their experiences and commit to practical action to make the events industry more sustainable. Early Bird tickets are available now at a reduced cost.

To book tickets go to the Summit website at www.sustainableeventssummit.com. For more information call Joelle McNichol from the Summit team on 020 7515 5775 or email Joelle@sustainableeventssummit.com.  

The Sustainable Events Summit is supported by our sustainable host venue, One Wimpole Street, which will be offering a high-tech, interactive experience for delegates as well as a sustainably sourced seasonal menu. Other partners of the event are the Association of Event Venues, the Event Supplier and Services Association, Conference News and Exhibition News.

The Summit will also feature an exhibition space showcasing the latest services and solutions in event sustainability. If your company would like to be featured in the exhibition space get in touch with Joelle on 020 7515 5775.

The Sustainable Events Summit aims to be the catalyst for real change in the events industry. Come along and be part of it.

–ENDS—

Notes to editors:

1. The Sustainable Events Summit is managed by Green Business Events and Seventeen Events.
2. One Wimpole Street is a sustainable venue in central London which was recently accredited to the BS8901 sustainable event management standard.
3. A full list of speakers with biographies will be available shortly on the event website – www.sustainableeventssummit.com.
4. Exhibition stands and limited sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information contact Joelle McNichol on 020 7515 5775 or Joelle@sustainableeventssummit.com.  

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To see the offer code, sign up to the Ochre & Ocre newsletter (scroll to the bottom of the page). It is a monthly round up of what’s been happening, special offers, and exciting new ranges.

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