Join us on Saturday, 28th September 2024, for the Inaugural Blue Mountains Sustainability Festival’s exciting Forum of Workshops and Speakers! This cornerstone event will showcase thriving sustainable businesses and practices in the Blue Mountains, offering you a firsthand look at innovative approaches to sustainability.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, gain valuable insights, and take actionable steps towards a more sustainable lifestyle. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, you’ll leave inspired and equipped to make a positive environmental impact.
Expert guest speakers
Learn from industry leaders and sustainability experts who will share their knowledge and experiences on various topics, including:
Sustainable Businesses: Hear from retailers who have successfully developed sustainable business models and learn their secrets to success.
Community Resilience: Explore what it means to live sustainably within your community, especially in times of isolation from broader networks.
Energy Conservation: Discover practical ways to reduce your energy costs at home from experts in energy efficiency.
Reducing Consumption and Waste: Learn how to minimise waste and enhance recycling to make a big impact on your environmental footprint.
Electric Vehicles: Owners of electric cars, bikes, and machines will demonstrate the benefits and practicalities of going electric.
Hands-on learning
Visit our community and business stalls to get practical, hands-on information about sustainable living. These stalls will offer:
Permaculture Benefits: See demonstrations of permaculture practices and learn how they can be applied to your own garden.
Recycling Initiatives: Participate in a baby clothes swap to advance recycling efforts and reduce waste.
Energy Conservation Tips: Speak to experts about how you can make your home more energy-efficient.
Blue Mountains exhibitions entry
As part of the festival, courtesy of Blue Mountains CIty Council, enjoy free entry to three exciting exhibitions in the Blue Mountains Cultural Centre:
Disruptor: Featuring fifteen artists, this exhibition responds to environmental concerns by examining ecologically significant Blue Mountains biospheres. The works aim to raise awareness of the delicate ecosystems that intertwine our neighborhoods, highlighting the vital role artists play in the environmental movement.
Into the Blue: Explore the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage area through this high-tech, interactive exhibition. “Into the Blue” delves into the natural and social landscapes of this unique region, offering an immersive experience that showcases the richness and wonders of the Blue Mountains.
Jennifer Brady: Space to think, feel, learn, grow: uses site-specific installations with tactile bedding from her childhood home, inviting visitors to engage with embroidered sentences and reflect on their mental health journey by walking, sitting, or lying on the soft surfaces.
keynote speakers
We are delighted to announce that Nina Gbor, founder of Eco Styles and sustainable fashion expert, will be joining us as a guest speaker! Featured in ABC’s War on Waste, Nina is an international speaker and sustainability advisor working to create a more sustainable fashion future.
Nina Gbor
Jon Dee is a passionate advocate for sustainability and social causes. He has founded Rock Aid Armenia, co-founded and run Planet Ark, launched DoSomehting, and is managing director, co-founded Tree Per Child, and has hosted the TV show Smart Money. Since 2017, he has delivered over 200 sustainability-focused segments for ABC Radio, through his series Good News With Jon Dee.
Jon Dee
What? The Blue Mountains Sustainablity Speaker Forum & Workshop
Where? Blue Mountains Cultural Centre. 30 Parke St, Katoomba
When? Saturday 28th September, 2024. Doors open 10am – 4pm
How much? Free!
