WITH the country in the grips of a serious drought, eThekwini's mayor is urging all businesses with sustainability products to participate in the seventh annual Sustainable Living Exhibition at the Durban Exhibition Centre from 19 to 21 August.
“We need to encourage people now, more than ever, to conserve our precious resources. The lack of rain over the last few years and excessive water usage has slowly eroded the water reserves in our natural systems. Everyone has been affected by the drought, and therefore this exhibition is a critical one that raises awareness of climate change, issues of sustainability and encourages our communities to take sustainable living seriously,” explained the mayor, James Nxumalo.
He encouraged all business, NGOs, schools and other civic bodies to register to participate and showcase their environmentally friendly products and services to the public.
Besides showcasing new and innovative products, the exhibition is also a great platform to network, market your business and create linkages with others.
Project manager, Dorothy Lutchmiah, said this was an ideal opportunity for organisations and individuals to showcase their greener-living ideas under one roof. “This year the City plans to host the first Durban International Summit on Co-operation. The summit will see our sister cities not only attend the summit but also exhibit,” she said.
Schools are also encouraged to showcase and promote their greening ideas.
The Exhibition is the City’s premier greening event that is held in conjunction with the BotSoc Indigenous Plant Fair. Contact Dorothy Lutchmiah on 0313114277 or email Dorothy.Lutchmiah@durban.gov.za for more information or to book a stand.
