VANCOUVER, April 8 /CNW/ - 30 Days of Sustainability ("30 Days"), which
saw over 100 000 B.C. participants in 2007, inspires B.C.'s individuals,
businesses and organizations to take "the next step" in sustainability by
creating their own event to add to 30 Days' positive, fresh and sexy
"umbrella" of over 20 existing events. Download the Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Get
Into Action guide and poster on the 30 Days website (coming soon).
"We've passed the 'tipping point' and we've all seen the "10 ways to
green your life" tip sheets," says Sonny Wong, founding member and Chair of
the 30 Days of Sustainability Society. "Now, a funny thing is happening:
people almost have too many choices and they're getting overwhelmed - who has
time to wade through over 30 (carbon) offset organizations? This year, when
creating their own event, 30 Days asks its umbrella of partners to think about
'the next step' - one that is easy and enjoyable."
30 Days invites B.C. organizations, businesses and residents to create
their own event between April 22 and May 21 and take opportunity of 30 Days'
event promotion channels. 30 Days' growing list of sponsors include Coast
Capital Savings, Rio Tinto Alcan, CTV, The Tyee, Happy Frog, VanNet, Granville
Magazine and Offsetters Climate Neutral Society.
"This is a transitional year for 30 Days," says Tom Osdoba, founding
member and Chair of 30 Days. "There is a lot more awareness of the need to
take action...We are not trying to replace anything. Rather, we want to
continue shining a spotlight on things, continue to be innovative and to
enhance what is already happening."
30 Days, a not-for-profit Society, is organized and produced under the
stewardship of:- Thomas Osdoba - 30 Days Chair
- Sonny Wong - 30 Days Treasurer, President and Creative director of
Hamazaki Wong Marketing Group
- Richard Prokopanko - 30 Days Secretary, Director of Corporate Affairs
and Sustainability, Rio Tinto Alcan
- Mark Holland, Co-Founder and Principal of Holland Barrs
- Bruce Sampson, Vice President, Sustainability at BC Hydro
- Charles Holmes, Director
- Milton K. Wong30 Days Launch Reception and Earth Day Celebration
April 22 - HSBC Pendulum Gallery - 885 West Georgia St., Vancouver,
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Celebrate Earth Day and kick off 30 Days of Sustainability in Vancouver
in style. Rub shoulders with environmental and business leaders who are
spearheading sustainability in our community. Enjoy organic hors d'oeuvres,
wine, music and the inspiring atmosphere created by the eco-design exhibit,
SWELL.
SWELL, Western Canada's annual eco-design exhibition
(www.swellfuture.com).
April 22 - May 10 - HSBC Pendulum Gallery - 885 West Georgia St.,
Vancouver
Media sneak peak: April 22, 12PM - 2PM, HSBC Pendulum Gallery
30 Days Street Team
April 18 to May 21 - Locations throughout Metro Vancouver
The friendly 30 Days Street Team will hit the streets and special events
to raise awareness of sustainability while handing out 30 Days tree seedlings
and a fresh, sustainability bookmark full of "get into action" tips.
Sustainability Cafes
April 22 to May 21 - Locations throughout Metro Vancouver
Leading industry experts will discuss hot topics such as "Green Homes -
Save time and money", "Green Office - Everything you need to know to create
your own green team", "The Carbon Tax - What it means for you?" and "Green
Economy - Green Options For Investment".
Sustainability in Schools
April 22 to May 21 - Locations throughout Metro Vancouver
30 Days partners with Check Your Head organization to bring their
Sustainable School Program to Metro Vancouver. Workshops for high school
students include global issues such as climate change, poverty and health
care.
Sustainability in Action
April 22 to May 21 - Locations throughout Metro Vancouver
Four unique events to get into action, have fun and make a difference.
"Urban vegetable gardening - As local as it gets", "Leaving The Car At Home -
Consider Safe Bike Commuting", "Tire Inflation Stations - Reduce Emissions,
Save Money", "The Long Life Of Clothes - Vintage, Thrift, Consignment And
Mending".
Sustainability and Kids
May 10 - Britannia Community Centre, Vancouver - 1-4:00 PM
Bring the kids for a family oriented green afternoon. Fun activities for
kids will include solar powered car making and racing, recycled craft
creation, face painting, bubbles and live performance by ever popular Bobs &
Lolo. Knowledge hungry parents can attend mini workshops focused on how to
make informed green parenting decisions for newborns to school age.
Sustainability in Film
May 16, 17 and 18 - Wainwright Theatre, Granville Island - 7:00-9:00 PM
30 Days partnered with acclaimed international environmental film
festival Planet In Focus to bring feature films like "The Price of Sugar"
(Vancouver Premier), "King Corn" and Canadian film "Garbage Revolution".
For a full listing of details, venues and dates of the events and
inspiring actions under the 30 days "umbrella", visit www.30days.ca.
For further information: Olga Orda, Media Relations, 30 Days of
Sustainability Society, www.30days.ca, olga@30days.ca, Tel. (778) 785-4242
