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Here you can find information about some events - past, present and future - that you might find interesting.
March
12 March: The Sustainability Networking Dinner, Dartington
Come and join us in the magnificent 14th Century Great Hall at Dartington for an informative and entertaining insight in to "Sustainability" while enjoying fine dining and the company of the South West's leading businesses. Speakers at the event include Simon Hooton (South West Regional Development Agency) and Guy Watson (Riverford Organics). Tickets are £30.
Contact bookings@dartingtonhall.com
February
23 February - 8 March: Fairtrade Fortnight
Take part in Fairtrade Fortnight 2009 and play your part by joining a powerful global movement for change! Two billion people – a third of humanity – still survive on less than $2 a day. Unfair trade rules keep them in poverty, but they face the global challenges of food shortages and climate change too. Fairtrade is a people’s movement for change that aims to tip the balance of trade in favour of poor producers. Find out more at www.fairtrade.org.uk
25 February: Exeter Green Retailing Breakfast Event
This is a free event, taking place at the Phoenix in Exeter between 8.00 and 9.30 am on 25th February. Aimed at retailers, the event will provide useful advice on how to make the most of your resources, practical tips on reducing running costs and your environmental impact. The breakfast will also include details of the Exeter Low Carbon Retailer Award. If you're interested, contact Amy Prior at Envision.
December
3 December: Let's Talk Green Business seminar
Barclays present another seminar in their Let's talk Green Business series at the Hilton, Swindon. A great opportunity to learn what a 'green' strategy can do for your business and meet like minded businesses. To find out more or book a place click here.
November
20 November: DEBI Awards ceremony
The Devon Environmental Business Initiative awards are being held at the stunning headquarters of the Met Office in Exeter. The event starts at 5pm, with the award ceremony commencing at 6pm. Businesses are competing for awards in four categories: Greening Devon, Carbon Reduction, Sustainable Tourism and Food and Farming. To attend the ceremony email DEBI or call 0845 257 3324.
28 November: Plastic Packaging Conference
A great array of speakers to tackle the issue of plastic packaging at this event held at the Devon County Council offices in Exeter. Click here for more information and a booking form.
October
2 October: National Carbon Footprint Day, UK
The aim of this event, in its first year, is to encourage individuals to pledge to reduce their carbon in five key areas. Participants can then return to the website each year to meaure what improvement they have made over the last 12 months. To find out more visit www.nationalcarbonfootprintday.org
2 October: ENVEC conference, Weston-super-Mare
One day conference on the theme of 'Making sustainability happen in a changing climate'. For the full programme and more information visit www.oursouthwest.com/envec.
25 October: Pumpkin Day, Riverford
A celebration of the pumpkin, with a great range of pumpkin related activities and food! Join in the fun at Riverford organic farm, near Buckfastleigh, Devon.
September
6-21 September: Organic Fortnight
Two weeks celebrating all things organic, with events taking place across the country. To find out what's happening near you visit www.soilassociation.org
9-11 September: All Our Futures conference, University of Plymouth
A conference looking at how to shape and develop an education for a sustainable future, with an emphasis on universities. The final day looks at how to apply sustainability to the workplace. Find out more here