Trade show aims to be eco-education
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This article was published 09/09/2010 (5762 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
It could be easy being green, Winnipeggers just don’t know it yet.
Organizers of an eco-friendly trade show taking place this weekend are hoping to educate the unconverted that they can live a more natural and healthy lifestyle while simultaneously lending a helping hand to Planet Earth.
"We believe the biggest challenge for living sustainably is people just don’t know about it. Living in an eco-friendly lifestyle is delicious, it’s nutritious, it’s gourmet, it’s luxurious and it’s fabulous. It’s all the things you love," said Stacy Werier-Wyatt, manager of the Winnipeg Green Lifestyle & Organic Living Show.
The two-day event will feature nearly 100 exhibits on Saturday and Sunday at the Winnipeg Convention Centre. One of the highlights will undoubtedly be Homerizon, a Jetsons-style model of the home of the future. You won’t find Rosie, the robot maid that kept the cartoon family’s house spic and span, but the home does feature automatic power cut-off of unused electrical appliances, temperature changes depending on the amount of sunlight and solar-composted toilets. Plus, its fuel comes from a battery.
There will also be a hybrid car show featuring the latest in eco-friendly vehicles, a kids’ zone and 11 yoga classes, led by some of the top yoga instructors in the city.
One of the problems in getting out the message, Werier-Wyatt said, is the eyes of many people simply glaze over when they hear the worlds green or eco-friendly.
"Those aren’t warm and fuzzy feelings and people don’t necessarily listen to the message. Therefore, they don’t have the knowledge and options available to them," she said, noting about 5,000 people are expected to attend the show.
Werier-Wyatt said while organic food is often slightly more expensive than traditional fare, adopting a green lifestyle doesn’t have to take a big chunk out of your monthly budget. For example, she said "stay-cations" — essentially a vacation without getting on a plane — not only save money but also reduce your carbon footprint.
"It’s baby steps. You can’t change the world overnight and we can’t change everyone. If we all do a little bit more, that will make a huge difference," she said.
geoff.kirbyson@freepress.mb.ca