CHANGING LIFESTYLES launches its own version of “Dragons’ Den” - all these ‘dragons’ are GREEN!

On Tuesday 3rd February, the second day of Changing Lifestyles at Birmingham Town Hall, the Midlands Eco Partnership will be launched. The evening formalities will be preceded by a series of entirely sustainable, most certainly eco-friendly, and eminently recyclable, presentations from local businesses.

The language may be tongue in cheek - the content is serious stuff presented by small companies committed to a better way of doing business. Whilst others may huff and puff about the difficulties we face, these people are making their mark with products and services which are changing the world - from the bottom up, and for the long term good of ourselves and future generations!

Our distinguished “Green Dragons” panel includes:-

Professor Rex Harris - Birmingham University and responsible for the development of the hydrogen powered canal boat which featured in the summer Climate Change Festival; the boat will come into the city during Changing Lifestyles;
Molly Scot Cato - Green Party Economics spokesperson; launches her new book “Green Economics” in Oxford on 16th January; another book signing at Changing Lifestyles is possible;
Rob Hopkins - Transition Towns guru from Totnes - author of the TT Handbook - the ‘bible’ of the TT movemen, and available at this event;
Seiji Mukai - Director Nagoya Carbon & Technology Exchange (NCTX) and now Government Advisor on the CTX rollout;
Jane Sarkar - design innovator at Birmingham City University with radical technical innovations.

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BIRMINGHAM TOWN HALL

Monday: 12-9pm
Tuesday and Wednesday 10.00a.m to 9.00p.m.
£6 per day/£9 three days
Concessions £4.50 and £7.50
TICKETS available from Town Hall

FOOD - why buy imported wines and cooking oils when top award winning products are available within 25 miles of Birmingham? Think of the damage to a 500 year old eco system when you buy wines with plastic stoppers. Low energy cooking retaining nutrients, is cheaper and healthier - find out more at Changing LIfestyles.

FASHION - just think - cotton causes more environmental and human damage than any other textile crop; materials such as HEMP; BAMBOO; CORK FABRIC; are not only sustainable but pleasant to wear. It’s not just recycling but “UPCYCLING” which brings you incredible styled footwear, and fashion accessories.

FUEL - Have you seen the hydrogen powered boat from Birmingham University - well it will be on our city canals during Changing Lifestyles (on the Wednesday). At the Town Hall will be other sustainable fuel vehicles including high powered electric bikes. There’s also the opportunity to find out how your waste vegetable oil can power your car.

FINANCE - Did you know it is perfectly legal to create your own currency? That’s what BrumLETS have done; and Changing Lifestyles will see the launch of an “Eco Currency” for businesses.

FAITH GROUPS - bring another perspective to both the environmental issues and FINANCE. Islamic banking views the charging of interest as usury. Can a banking systemm function without interest?

FUN - Another F we seem to have let slip - until the musicians and singers offered to join in! Occasional appearances throughout the 3 days from a variety of entertainers

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