Well, I don’t know about you, but I know where I’m going to be this weekend, and that’s happily wandering the aisles of the Natural & Organic Products Exhibition, on at the CTICC from tomorrow (17-19 October).
Not only are there going to be stalls offering everything from natural nappies to organic wine, but there are also a rather daunting (in an exciting kind of way, if you’re me) number of shows, talks and discussions on all things sustainable and eco-friendly.
Hoohah! That’s green girl heaven, that is.
In case you’re wondering what it’s all about, here’s the scoop:
The Natural & Organic Product Exhibition provides the widest range of natural and organic products, sustainable technologies, services, information and practical advice under one roof!
Launched five years ago to support the global movement towards healthy and ethical practices, the Natural & Organic Product Exhibition is dedicated to inspiring South Africans to view their lifestyle and health choices as indivisible.
The Natural & Organic Products Exhibition is committed to growing the local industry sector as well. Globally, the organic industry is the fastest growing industry segment. Climate change and the resulting global food and energy crisis have put an even bigger spotlight on the need for sustainable economic solutions and environmentally conscious lifestyle practices. It provides a classic win- win situation: supporting natural and organic principles and products is not only good for the health of people and planet, but it makes irrefutable business sense too
Visitors to the Show are encouraged to explore, experiment and network, secure in the knowledge that they are supported by the best range of quality local organic, natural, eco-friendly, socially aware products and services. Special innovation demonstrations and interactive lifestyle areas are specifically designed to empower individuals to make informed choices.
Hmmm… something tells me it might take a little more than the few hours I’d set aside to get through it all.
Friday, 17 October – 10am to 6pm
Saturday, 18 October – 10am to 7pm
Sunday, 19 October – 10am to 6pm
Tickets cost R50 per person and will be available at the door.
All access to interactive feature areas, including the Lifestyle Stage, Preventative Health Theatre and Conscious Cooking Corner is included in the ticket price.
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Any idea about when you are planning to go? Would be nice to say hi if we happen to be there at the same time.
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Hi Duncan
I’m planning on heading there today, just after lunchtime. Looking at the talks, though, I might stop in again over the weekend, even if it means braving the crowds (I have a couple of free tickets, which makes it easier).
When were you thinking of going?
My wife and I are going to go tomorrow morning – try to beat the crowds (so we’ll be there early while you’re still sleeping
). We’ll catch up with you at the next green blogger meet-up. Enjoy and have a great weekend!
Hi Duncan
I ended up going after lunch on Friday… pity to have missed you, but we’ll meet soon I have no doubt!
Hope you enjoyed the expo… I was going to go back and see a few talks, but the weather is too darned good to be stuck indoors.
The expo was good fun (and there was still plenty of time afterwards to enjoy the beautiful day). I got to meet some of the people from the Ethical Coop, as well as connect with various people from Bloublommetjies, Soil for Life and the plastics recycling group. Overall a good experience. Now I just need to visit all the places that I want to…..
I know that feeling… so many places to visit, so few free days on which to do so! I loved the Ethical Coop stand – so colourful (plus, they had a sample dish of the most awesome raw chocolate ‘pie’ ever – made of raw cacao, dates and coconut oil – though I doubt there would have been any left by Saturday).