Water-wise expo to highlight enviro benefits
Learn about innovative ideas, greening techniques and money-saving solutions at the Sustainable Living Exhibition.

THE Durban Exhibition Centre will be transformed into a platform of innovative ideas, greening techniques and money-saving solutions over the weekend of Arbour Week, 6 to 8 September as exhibitors showcase their various sustainable living products at the Sustainable Living Exhibition.
The focus of this year’s exhibition is on water conservation. With more than 200 exhibitors registered and free entry, the three-day event promises to perk interests.
“The exhibition will ooze creativity and wonder as it challenges normal people into seeing the hidden benefits that can be found in our environment,” said the municipality’s Sohana Singh.
“Come and see a fashion show made out of recyclable materials, watch captivating environmental movie screenings or get great gardening tips and ideas.”
Learn how to harvest rain and save water or learn how to use renewable energy and have a more energy-efficient household.
“The young ones will also have a ball as there will be tons of learning activities and demonstrations for children of all ages such as scientific shows and workshops, and a planetarium aimed to inspire our young minds of today.”
There will be a wellness clinic and opportunities for free counselling available and attendees can also opt to save a life by making a blood deposit at the Blood Bank.
Some of the things on sale will be fresh organic vegetables, energy-saving devices, jewellery, art work, upscaled clothes and bags, indigenous plants and more.
“People are encouraged to bring donations of clothes, books and toys that will go towards a worthy charity.”
Schools are welcome to bring their students to tour the exhibition and take advantage of the festivities and learning chances available. For school enquiries, contact Hyacinthia Naidoo on 031-311-4272 or 083-660-5422.