Sustainable Living Festival and Exhibition Report 2014 Table of Contents Messages Words of Support Purpose Background Sustainable Living Festival 2014 Highlights Social Presence Participation in the Exhibition Reflection, Evaluation and Feedback Finance and Payable Fees Conclusion List of Exhibitors d her buil ing Liveable, t e Ca og ri n g T an d ies t i S ust n a in a b l e c o m m u Page 1 Message from eThekwini Mayor Councillor James Nxumalo during the Festival and Exhibition 2014 is a significant year for South Africans as we mark our celebration of 20 years of freedom. With new administration led by His Excellence, President JG Zuma government is ready to turn a new tide on how we move South Africa forward. This is confirmed by his inauguration speech whereby he said, “We have entered the second phase of transition to our national democratic society. This would be a radical phase of socio- economic transformation, now it’s for us to improve implementation and ensure that we achieve the impact”. National Government working together with other spheres of government interested and affected parties developed a National Development Plan (NDP) that focuses on developing the capabilities of individuals and the country whilst ensuring opportunities for South Africa as a whole. Bringing forward the vision of the National Development Plan, the province of KwaZulu-Natal adopted the Provincial Growth and Development Strategy (PGDS) with its vision of maximising human and natural resources for the creation of a safe, healthy and sustainable environment. EThekwini Municipality being the local sphere of government influences and responds to the Provincial Growth and Developmental Strategy by creating sustainable livelihoods through its eThekwini Long Term Development Plan. The Municipality encourages a safer and more accessible city where its citizens can earn a decent living without compromising the needs of future generations and this vision is implemented through Municipality’s Integrated Development Plan (IDP). This year marks five years of the Sustainable Living Exhibition which is hosted annually. EThekwini Municipality has championed great work around sustainability and climate change; and now we are busy looking at our resilience as part of 100 resilient cities programme. As part of our journey towards sustainability, our voyage is full of accolades that we have achieved in the human race of saving mother earth and adopting sustainable living lifestyles. It has contributed significantly to our efforts to ensure that we share our lessons with other municipalities, with an aim to encourage regional growth and partnership with all stakeholders who made it possible for the betterment of all living in our city and the province of KwaZulu-Natal. As a Municipality we are inspired by the many projects that are taking place to green our City such as the Clean My City Programme. This is in line with our vision of being “Africa’s most caring and a liveable city by 2030”. We believe that through environmental education we will continue to tell a good story. It is our duty as civilians to ensure that the environment is protected and utilised in a sustainable manner. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step; a series of strides have already been taken by all eThekwini residents and other municipalities from the KwaZulu-Natal province, to changing their behaviour to lead a more sustainable lifestyle. We would like to acknowledge individuals, civil society, businesses, state owned enterprises, NGOs and schools that are also contributing to a more socio-economic and environmentally sustainable city. The exhibition has provided a platform to showcase the various innovative ways taken towards promoting sustainable living. In true testimony it all begins with one person taking an initiative and the rest will follow, collectively we can achieve the overall vision. By sharing ideas, learning, inspiring and working together a sustainable city is within our reach. I encourage you all to look after the city, and this starts at home and to other parts of life such as school and workplaces. d her buil ing Liveable, t e Ca og ri n g T an d es i t i S ust a in a b l e c o m m un Page 2 Message of support from the KwaZuluNatal MEC for Co-Operative Governance and Traditional Affairs Ms Nomusa Dube-Ncube The Sustainable Living Exhibition, which now enters into its fifth year of existence, has become a permanent fixture in the calendar of the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipal which hosts it on its home turf and the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance (COGTA) which, as a cohost, enthusiastically throws its support behind it. Since 2009, the Exhibition has grown both in volume and scope but its original design remains the same: it aims to showcase ways in which our people can live more sustainable lifestyles. By making a case for the latest advances in renewable energy and energy efficiency, waste minimisation, up-cycling and recycling, water harvesting and conservation and food security and greening, the Exhibition provides a much needed platform for businesses, municipalities, schools and the community to display and share innovations and ideas on sustainable living. In addition, broader philosophical aspects of sustainable living which include environmental advocacy, public health and well-being and social justice enable various activists from different sectors of civil society to complement the Exhibition’s message to the public. Exhibition transcends the conventional urban-rural divide by focusing on solutions that are applicable to every community regardless of its geographical location or socio-economic conditions. As used to the comforts that are provided by modern technology as we have become, we often forget what it means to live more sustainably. It is often about simple things and simple ways of doing things, such as starting one’s own vegetable garden and sustaining one’s family with healthy, organic food at little cost and with little impact on the environment. It is precisely these kinds of solutions that the Sustainable Living Exhibition reminds us of and, by sharing new information, educates us about. It is these virtues that have, over time, made the Sustainable Living Exhibition so popular that it has inspired similar ventures in other provinces and enabled us as South Africans from the province of KwaZulu-Natal to share our unique solutions to a variety of pertinent global challenges with our fellow citizens. As we launch this Exhibition for the fifth time, my confidence in its merits and that it fills an important vacuum has come to reflect the determination of my Department – COGTA – to channel our contribution towards a common goal which, at the end of the day, is a set of caring communities who deserve to live, work and play in liveable cities, provinces and country. If we are serious about building a caring and liveable society by 2030 as the National Development Plan urges us to do, the idea of sustainability needs to become entrenched in the lives of our citizens, business partners and all those who live and work in or visit our province and its largest urban area eThekwini. But the scope of the Sustainable Living r building Liveabl e h t e, C e og arin T g an ies d S t i n u st a in able c o m mu Page 3 Words of Support Kumi Naidoo Botanical Society of South Africa One of the highlights was a visit from Green Peace CEO Kumi Naidoo. He commended our Municipality and all the exhibitors’ efforts. Naidoo said, “It is vitally important for us to intensify our efforts to be more sustainable as the survival of humanity is at risk if we do not look after our environment. The planet will still be here, but it will be barren as no life would be able to sustain itself on earth. We have to get people to understand that sustainability is not a choice; it is something that we have to do. It is not about saving the planet because the planet does not need to be saved but about saving the human being.” The change of venue was of concern to BotSoc as they feared they would lose their regular supporters. However, the improved marketing strategy implemented by Imagine Durban together with BotSoc made it possible for both Plant Fair and Sustainable Living Exhibition supporters to come together in large numbers therefore eradicating their fear of a loss in previous supporters. “A big thank you to the committee, the volunteers, the DUT students, the speakers and everyone who worked so hard to make it all work. Thank you to the Sustainable Living team for inviting us, and ironing out problems quickly” Janet Longman BotSoc (CEO Green Peace International) r building Liveabl e h t e, C e og arin T g an ies d S t i n u st a in able c o m mu Page 4 Purpose of the report The purpose of this report is to highlight what transpired during the 2014 Sustainable Living Festival and Exhibition held from 17 – 24 August 2014 and make necessary recommendations on areas of improvement for future exhibitions. Background EThekwini Municipality through its Imagine Durban Project in partnership with KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (KZN COGTA) has been hosting the Sustainable Living Exhibition since 2010. The Exhibition, apart from being a living legacy of COP17, also embraces the City’s LongTerm Development Plan. The Long Term Development Plan was adopted by the City after a vigorous multi-approach with public engagement. The Plan represents a collective vision to develop a sustainable city that government, civil society organizations, faith based groups, tertiary institutions, business and ordinary people would like to see in the future. Imagine Durban Project has implemented demonstration projects that aim to test innovative ideas. It was therefore decided that to advance sustainable development within the municipality a suitable platform for sharing experiences should be created hence a Sustainable Living Exhibition. The main aim of the exhibition is to create a platform for all sectors of society to showcase their sustainability initiatives whilst also raising awareness on various topics aligned to sustainable living. Sustainable lifestyles can contribute towards easing of vulnerability brought about by climate change and ensure sustainable, resilient and liveable Municipal places for generations to come. This exhibition has created the perfect platform for engaging the public on sustainability issues whilst also allowing a diverse group of exhibitors to network and learn from one another across different sectors. Once again the exhibition placed great emphasis on education hence it is evident through the attendance and participation of schools. We cannot reflect enough the importance of the involvement and the role played by our partners and stakeholders that enable us to realise our vision and the possibilities for us to host once again another auspicious Sustainable Living Exhibition. Our partnership with KZN COGTA in the KwaZulu Natal Province has supported the expansion of the SLE and has enhanced the capacity of the city to provide such awareness and education to eThekwini, including the provincial communities that participate in and visit the event. The Expo has seen a trend of increasing numbers of exhibitors in these different classifications with 300 this year alone. As a way to expand our partnerships, this year’s Exhibition included a plant fair organized and run by the Botanic Society of KZN. We were pleased to bring them on board and their partnership added a biodiversity element to the event which aligns perfectly with the focus of the Exhibition. Their displays added colour and life to the Expo and brought new visitors to the event Since its inauguration, the Exhibition has created a suitable space to: n Recognize efforts that advance sustainable living within the Municipality & KwaZulu Natal; n Grow ideas into suitable solutions; n Share ideas; n Network amongst different people; n Learn and enforce different concepts; n Form and strengthen partnerships; and r building Liveabl e n Inspire action by all sectors of society. h t e, C e g o arin T g an ies d S t i n u st a in able c o m mu Page 5 The Exhibition provides a suitable platform for schools, government, state owned enterprises, communities, business and non-profit organizations to share what they do and equally demonstrate how small initiatives contribute to sustainable development and resilience. The Exhibition allows exhibitors to share their work around the following broad categories: r building Liveabl e h t e, C e og arin T g an ies d S t i n u st a in able c o m mu Page 6 Sustainable Living Festival As part of celebrating twenty (20) years of democracy and five (5) years of successful hosting of Sustainable Living Exhibition, it was proper to host a week long Sustainable Living Festival. Hosting of Sustainable Living Exhibition is premised on the fact that there are many initiatives being implemented by various organizations and individuals which contribute towards sustainable development and livelihoods within the Municipality and the province of KwaZuluNatal; however they are not well profiled so as to inspire action by masses within the Municipality. Sustainable Living Exhibition is aimed at showcasing such sustainability efforts, provide an opportune learning and sharing experience to the broad section of public and inspire action at individual or community level. A number of activities including the following were planned by different organisations working together with eThekwini Municipality through its Imagine Durban Project: er building Liveable h t e ,C arin og g a T nd S ies t i n us tai n able c o m m u Page 7 2014 Highlights Sustainable Living Festival Since the inauguration of the Exhibition, relevant effort and energy has been invested to ensure that no year is similar to each other. This takes different forms either through the offering or some added new features which have never been included in the Exhibition before. There is no doubt that Sustainable Living Festival was amongst the most important new addition to 2014; however there are number of other initiatives that deserve mentioning. Sustainable Living Festival was formally launched on the 17th August in Green Hub, Blue Lagoon, Durban. Green Hub is one of the Municipal initiatives which demonstrate possibilities around sustainable living. The Festival was launched through hosting five (5) kilometre walk highlighting the scourge of ‘twenty-first slavery’ (human trafficking). The walk was co-hosted with Umgeni Community Forum. The Festival included interesting initiatives from different organisations and individuals such as mini exhibitions, braille story reading, walks, cycling, eco tours, workshops and performances Messages against human trafficking were relayed during the 5 km walk and children having a great time using sand art Sustainable Living Exhibition As indicated, Sustainable Living Exhibition 2014 was the main (anchor) event of the Sustainable Living Festival with free admission to the public. The Exhibition was formally open by political leadership and partners during 22 August 2014 in a spectacular way. Since the official launch on 22 August, many interesting initiatives and sustainable products were showcased over three days (22, 23 and 24 August). The following are amongst interesting, inspiring and educating initiatives that took place during the Exhibition. It’s worth declaring that the fun, networking opportunities, informative session that happened could not be all included; but only the highlight of what stood above the rest. To supplement the report, short video (13 minutes) and long version (1 hour) were produced and are attached to this report. Learners attending the event listening to opening messages by EThekwini official and HOD of KZN Cogta. er building Liveable, h t e Ca og ring T an d es i t S us i t a in a b l e c o m m un Page 8 Leading from the Front As part of promoting eco-mobility, eThekwini Transport Authority (ETA) showcased the plans which will revolutionise transportation of goods and people within the Municipality. As part of ensuring environmental quality and protection, ETA understands transportation impact on natural environment and that is a reason while Exhibition participants were asked to write and hang messages explaining why they love their Municipality on the tree made from recycled materials. For every message collected, ETA working with partners under guidance of relevant Municipal departments will plant trees to offset carbon emissions associated with the implementation of Go Durban. Tree made from recycled material on display. Visitors were encouraged to write messages on why they love their City and hang up on the tree. EThekwini Municipal Speaker, Cllr Logie Naidoo hanging up his message. Botanical Society’s Indigenous Plant Fair The Botanical Society KZN Coastal Branch held its first Indigenous Plant Fair in 1998, in keeping with the Society’s vision to Know, Grow and Protect South Africa’s Indigenous flora. This popular indigenous plant extravaganza now showcases the widest variety of indigenous plants available in KwaZulu-Natal. For many years Indigenous Plant Fair has been hosted during the same time with Sustainable Living Exhibition in different venues. This has caused pain to public members since they had to be in two different places for events that complement each other. This was well expressed and even the organisers of both events felt that there was strong synergist relationship between the two events. For the first time this year (2014), Indigenous Plant Fair and Sustainable Living Exhibition were held in one place during the same time. The Municipality and Botanical Society of South Africa have joined forces for the good course of promoting sustainable livelihood. This marriage was long over overdue and is set to grow good generative relationship which will benefit the partners and of course the public members. With many of the country’s best known plant and wildlife experts on duty at the exhibition, it was a wonderful opportunity for both beginner and experienced gardeners to learn more about indigenous plants and the wildlife they support in the garden. On Friday some of the school-children who visited the plant fair with their teachers, were rewarded with free seeds and advice for school gardens. Gardeners were given lots of advice and help on how to maintain their plants on the PA system by their experienced gardeners. This plant fair attracted a diverse group of people interested, not only, in plants but also to learn about the benefits of indigenous plants. er building Liveable h t e ,C og arin g a T nd S es i t i n ustain able c o m m u Page 9 BotSoc Indigenous Plant Fair display, organising team and volunteers interacting with visitors Schools Experience Schools nurture future leaders hence the importance of involving and exposing them to critical issues that affect us as people and our environment. In order for them to make relevant decisions in future, it is important for them to be well aware of issues Stanger Training School showcasing great work produced by learners of the school that matter today. Future leaders need not to wait their turn, and in fact they are already influencing their peers and parents’ behaviour when it comes to sustainability. Beside 40 schools which sent their learners to visit the Exhibition, 15 schools ranging from pre-primary, primary, secondary and training centres participated as exhibitors. Birches Pre-Primary School educator engaging with visitors er building Liveab h t le, C e og ari n T g an ies d S t i n ustain a ble c o m m u Page 10 Enforce what is taught in the Classroom Colin Hex from Hex Worm farms with learners educating them on soil properties and the importance of micro-organisms Mini PortoLabs engaging with learners on science and technology Career Exposure Exposing learners to different career opportunities within green and creative industry whilst others see this as areas for SMME Readers Corner The Readers Corner was a resounding success as learners, all age, and parents alike took time out of their visit to the Exhibition to read and watch educational films. This was the first year for the Readers Corner and the booth was filled to capacity for most of the 3 day event. The booth was designed to highlight literacy and the importance of reading. Reading amongst young, old and people with different abilities was encourage during the launch of the festival and a dedicated stand promoting reading and some tips for both parents and learners was available during Exhibition. On the first picture the lady is reading a brail book to future leaders. er building Liveable, h t e Ca og ring T an d ies S us t i n t a in a b l e c o m m u Page 11 Mobile Natural Science Museum This museum will provide you with a clear idea about Africa’s wild life. Children had the chance to closely analyse taxidermies like a lion, wild dogs, a leopard, birds and insects. This mobile display made science learning a hands-on experience for students. Each display was designed to encourage touching, exploring, and questions. The 27-foot converted mobile home carries over 40 exhibits that invite hands-on inquiry from both children and adults in physics, chemistry, geology, biology, zoology, and marine biology. The Mobile Science Museum continues to serve the greater Municipal community by continuing to develop a wide ranging array of hands-on science displays. Creativity beyond measure The fashion show was a huge hit by all that were present at the exhibition especially the learners. The Durban Institute of Technology (DUT), Arts Extended Programme students were tasked to design fashion pieces made from discarded material. Inspired by nature they once again were able to transform trash into glamorous fashion pieces. The results, ballroom gowns made from shopping bags, accessorised by fashion hats made from discarded plastic bottles, wire mesh and sea shells. Fashionable vests were also made from pieces of old bark creating further attention to detail. Students from DUT, Arts Extended Program, showcasing their garments made from recycled/upcycled material er building Liveable, h t e Ca og ring T an d ies S us t i n t a in a b l e c o m m u Page 12 Afripak was also there to demonstrate what could be made from recycled materials. These include furniture and of course some ‘designer’ wear. The rhino above was created from the recycled material collected in the refuse bins within Durban Exhibition Centre. Social Advocacy A number of organisations such as the Open Door Crisis Centre and Human Trafficking who work towards creating public awareness against human trafficking and CROW the Centre foe rehabilitation of wildlife. er building Liveable, h t e Ca og ring T an d ies S us t i n t a in a b l e c o m m u Page 13 The Story as indicated by numbers proposition. The improvements on the offering as well as marketing contributed to greater increase. The numbers tell the story: Compering 2014 Exhibition to outer years, it is clear that the Exhibition is growing in terms of the exhibitor interest, visitors as well as the value Since inaugural launch in 2010 Exhibition has generated interest from exhibitors as well as visitors er building Liveable, h t e Ca og ring T an d ies S us t i n t a in a b l e c o m m u Page 14 Interesting Engagement for all personalities The exhibition attracted people from different walks of life ranging from politicians, execu- tive managers, youth, elderly, ordinary public, members and celebrities. All different sectors of the society were engaged by the interesting work being showcased as well as during contact session such as demonstrations. KZN Cogta MEC and eThekwini Deputy Mayor engaging with exhibitors, learners being kept occupied by being creative Show Talent The exhibition does not only allow networking, but it provides space for showing talent and developing skills which may become competitive abilities The idea is starting to resonate with Local Government Partnering with KZN COGTA is advantageous in the sense that COGTA is able to mobilise other municipalities to participate at the exhibition. During 2014 Exhibition many municipalities including Nongoma, uMnambithi, iLembe, Mandeni and uPhongolo participated and shared some of interesting initiatives going on within their own spaces. This is very important since local government is the sphere of government closest to the people. Sharing of ideas, learning from each other and starting engaging on fostering synergistic partnership will allow local government to develop in a sustainable way. din er buil g Liveable h t ,C e ar i n og g a T nd S ies t i n ustain a ble c o m m u Page 15 Donations In keeping with the Municipality’s vision of a caring and liveable city, participants in the Exhibition were asked to make donations of toys, books, shoes and clothes. This was done after identifying beneficiaries which need such and those were Humana People to People, St Monica’s Children’s Home and Angels of Mercy. These three organisations work with vulnerable groups and disadvantaged members of community such as children-headed households and unemployed The perform their work through existing government structures and programmes such as Sukuma Sakhe and Community Development Workers. Donations which were collected during the Exhibition were handed to the identified organisations. Generous donations received from visitors and the three beneficiaries that were the recipient of the donations over the three days i.e. Humana People to People, St Monica’s Children’s Home and Angels of Mercy. Value added by Volunteers Being a volunteer can be a life-changing experience in a number of different ways; however at most it allows for sharing of ideas. The volunteer’s contribution of their time during this event has been a huge asset to the success of the exhibition. The success of the exhibition is a reflection of the enthusiasm these future young leaders displayed on a continual basis during the exhibition. Their life experiences, skills, abilities, compassion, intellect and humour made it easy as they escorted visitors around the exhibition, gave directions to educators and assisted with provision of information to visitors, learners and the exhibitors. The volunteers gave their time generously without any expectation of reward and this year the exhibition welcomed over 40 volunteers of whom most of them were tertiary students with a vision and mission of a life of sustainability. Young people have an enormous stake in the present and future state of Our Environment. They have been able to participate positively towards an event created to change and inspire the mind-sets of many towards sustainable ways of living and thinking. Our appreciation for their contribution can never be thanked enough. er building Liveable, h t e Ca og ring T an d ies S us t i n t a in a b l e c o m m u Page 16 Live Outside Broadcasting Change is Possible Many people made it to exhibition centre to see what was happening but millions within KwaZuluNatal and South Africa for that matter could not make it; however Ukhozi FM was able to virtually take them through what was happening in the Exhibition. Ukhozi FM was broadcasting live from Exhibition Centre on Saturday 23 August 2014. This is important to allow people to make relevant arrangements to visit 2015 Exhibition since that was also discussed on air. One of the greatest touching highlight was the story of Makotikoti who was found guilty for killing of turtleS. He then became an environmental educator and activist. He is now going around educating fellow citizens, young and old, to protect fauna and flora. He promotes co-existence for mutual benefits that comes with it. Social Presence The media uptake of Sustainable Living Exhibition has grown over time, thus allowing the Exhibition a reasonable social presence which has a direct impact on the participation of public members. Local and national media houses started long after 2013 exhibition to put proposal for partnership. This indicates the interest and understanding that is attached to sustainable living within South Africa. The exhibition was widely advertised this year, both via print and electronic media. The announcement of this event in all the local community newspapers, different radio stations, social networks, etc. contributed to the increase of the number of visitors this year, which was 15 500 compared to 10 000 the previous year. Learners and visitors were amazed to learn about the turtles an display were made from white sand. They were given advised on environmental issues by Makotikoti, who was once a poacher er building Liveable, h t e Ca og ring T an d ies S us t i n t a in a b l e c o m m u Page 17 Participation in the Exhibition Being part of Sustainable Living Exhibition can be a life changing experience which could add value regardless of how you participate. There are more than one options one could use to participate in the exhibition; namely n Sponsor or strategic partner n Exhibitor n Visitor As a sponsor or strategic partner n Build Corporate and/or Brand Image n Inclusion in all media releases and other media contacts n Your company logo posted at our website location linked to our homepage. n Your sponsorship acknowledged on all publicity material n Print materials provided by your company distributed at our media launches n Captivate visitors with the work done by your organisation n You will receive free branding and acknowledgement for your work and association with the event. n Reduces the financial burden n Reduces carbon footprint due to the efficiency to have everything under one roof As an Exhibitor n Enable interactions with likeminded people n Offers networking opportunities n Provides a platform of exhibit for variety of green innovations n Expose people to the latest technology on the field of sustainability n Gives knowledge and advice on sustainable products n Provides an education and awareness on sustainable initiatives; and assist in a changing mind sets minds through exposure to all sorts of demonstrations especially for young learners. As a Visitor n Be part of an event which will bring change to our city n Exposure to various initiatives done within your city n Witness ideas come alive through demonstration n Be inspired to by the work done towards sustainability; learn how you can be part of the next exhibition. n Extract ideas for school projects n Broaden the young ones minds through exposure of demonstrations n Learners could develop confidence through participation in debates and team speak with various schools deliberating on sustainability. er building Liveable, h t e Ca og ring T an d ies S us t i n t a in a b l e c o m m u Page 18 Reflection, Evaluation and Feedback Categories In order to assess and evaluate the exhibition, exhibitors and visitors were asked to rate the following aspects of the exhibition on a scale of 1 – 5, with 1 being poor and 5 being excellent. The graph below illustrates the findings from the feedback received from exhibitors, educators and visitors. The ratings were categorised into so as to provide a clear understanding of the areas requiring improvement. n Venue Our exhibitors and visitors speak to us with a vested interest and if we are able to base decisions on a handful of influential exhibitor’s feedback then our mission is within our reach. After the exhibition an evaluation meeting was held where exhibitors vocally expressed their comments regarding the exhibition, feedback forms were also distributed to all exhibitors and school teachers which were later on returned for analysis. The response from educator’s show that the organizing team managed to reach its objectives of substantially increasing the general knowledge learners have on sustainability. The feedback indicates an increase in the overall quality of the event, meeting most of the expectations of the exhibitors, visitors and schools. The extraordinary support attracted by the event creates the premises for continuous future developments and commands greater efficiency in meeting every stakeholder’s objectives: exhibitors, visitors, learners and educators. n Overall Exhibitors: Stands and Attendance n Communication n Organising Team n Documentaries/Other Events The majority highlighted that they would take back to their own workplaces a better understanding of the key areas of sustainability including contemporary issues surrounding it. A significant number of participants also mentioned gaining useful information in which they saw a need for other colleagues to attend such an insightful events. Participants particularly appreciated the informal exchange of ideas and small discussions with other exhibitors, environmental experts and provincial government delegates. The exhibition generated interest in current developments and possible solutions, including a greater focus on er building Liveable, h t e Ca og ring T an d ies S us t i n t a in a b l e c o m m u Page 19 new projects as one of the educators stated that “the learners brought back many new ideas especially for Arbour Day”. Participants remarked on the organization and overall atmosphere of the event. It is astounding to receive feedback which shows how the exhibition was able to include participants of all groups including those from vulnerable groups as this was confirmed by R.P Moodley School educator where she said “A very big thank you to the organisers of the Sustainable Living Exhibition .It was an enjoyable and educational morning for our learners with special needs… Our learners are more than ever enthusiastic to commence with many of the ideas they picked up.” Their feelings of being Finance & Payable Fees Every year it is our mission to use resources accordingly to bring the most informative and lifestyle changing experience through Sustainable Living Exhibition. The table below details the use of financial resources to deliver a successful warmly welcomed showed to be an instant interest in the next exhibition. Putting together an event of this magnitude requires constant input from stakeholders so we can improve in areas requiring improvement. From the responses indicating areas requiring improvement we will look at the identified areas and work on them to continue to live up to our mission .As part of our future plans we have started with plans to organise a steering committee for the preparations for the 2015 Sustainable Living Exhibition. The team will contribute towards new ideas and a vision for a way forward. With these new elements we hope to deliver a more informative and valuable exhibition to all its stakeholders. Exhibition. Beyond the financial resources different stakeholders including the Municipality’s political and administrative leadership, strategic partners and other stakeholders have invested time and effort to make 2014 Festival and Exhibition a success it was. The table below details the monies spent on the exhibition: ITEMACTUALINCOME Hire of Venue (Security,Technical,Cleaning) R 900230.53 Exhibition Stands – Build up and Break down of stands R485 782.00 R1 637 624.74 Marketing Publicity;Media;Printing;Advertising) Documentation of Event R75 320.00 Transport of learners to event R 90 000.00 Promotional material R149 664.79 Medical R 22 287.00 Ablution hire for festival R8 629.80 Hire of specialized services (Program director, consultant) R 178 350.00 TOTAL R3 547 888.86R1 040 000.00 Less Grant Funding Received from R1 040 000.00 KZN Cogta and monies received from exhibitors TOTAL EXPENSESR2 507 888.86 er building Liveable, h t e Ca og ring T an d ies S us t i n t a in a b l e c o m m u Page 20 With an aim to encourage participation of business, non-profit organizations and government departments while ensuring that potential exhibitors honour their commitment, it was once again agreed to charge a nominal fee or guarantee from exhibitors as indicated in the underlying table. Conclusion improvements and exploration of new grounds.. The interest shown by all stakeholders is amazing and the Municipality will carry on harnessing such energy to move forward. A platform for multi-stakeholder engagement is considered as one option to ensure constant engagement. If, for various reasons you have missed the Exhibition prepare for 2015 and the Municipality is open to discussions on partnership with individuals, business, non-profit organisation and institutions of learning. The aim of the exhibition was to highlight possibilities and inspire collective action regardless of the magnitude.. It conveyed, through different media, an image of what a sustainable city could look like and how every action is significant. An event of this magnitude needs constant engagement with relevant stakeholders. Moving forward the Municipality will look at areas that have been raised and continue to work towards life changing experience for all through addressing areas of SectorCharges Business (non-refundable) R3000.00 Civil Society (non-refundable) R250.00 Government & SOE No costs er building Liveable, h t e Ca og ring T an d ies S us t i n t a in a b l e c o m m u Page 21 List of Exihibitors Name of Exhibitor Contact Person Cell No Email Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy AdSolar EPC COGTA - Dept. of Co-Operative Governance & Traditional Affairs DES - Decentralised Environmental Solutions Eco Taps - Smallest Geyser in the World Eskom eThekwini Municipality Electricity Department eThekwini Municipality Energy Office Go Green Heat LED Green Solutions Infinity Renewable Energy (Pty) Ltd Jeffbridge Solar Products Litesafe SA Public Section Energy Efficiency Programme (PSEE) Renewsys Sanaf Budget Beaters, Energy Saving & Sustainable Products Simple Solar Solutions Smiths Manufacturing Solartech Solarworx St Benedict School Syntek Global Syntek Global Thermowise Uphongolo Municipality uShaka Seaworld Wekare Foundation Sebastian Brogan Penny Sibisi Menzi Mhlongo George Saunders Nishi Harrypersadh Thabi Magesh Naidoo Ryan-Lee Jacobs Llewellyn Berndt Pierre Basson Bridgette Mbonambi Morgan Naidoo Thobile Mbatha Mike Galley Saffura Khan Preggie Naicker Donovan Cavanagh Kerryn Allbon/Halley Patrick Gericke Mrs Urshula Collings Simone De Bruyn Nonhlanhla Sikhakhane Karen Troskie Thabani Mazibuko Jone Porter/Varsha Naidu Mrs Pinky Wallace 083 560 0735 083 380 6999 079 011 4975 072 399 0816 061 773 389 072 210 7964 079 843 1936 076 022 8889 082 453 9059 078 910 4785 082 368 2829 083 632 4542 031 311 4304 079 497 4189 072 417 4427 072 887 8333 082 222 9007 082 448 5343 081 300 2516 084 699 2251 082 898 7599 082 885 1739 078 457 4693 072 078 9763 083 283 9265 084 668 9796 sebastian@adsolar.co.za psibisi2002@yahoo.com menzim@des-za.org george@ecotapssa.co.za harrypn@eskom.co.za Dlaminit@elec.durban.gov.za alison.stanley@durban.gov.za ryan@gogreenheat.co.za info@greensolutionskzn.co.za pierre@infinity-re.co.za bridgette@jeffbridge.co.za morgan@litesafe.co.za Thobile.Mbatha2@durban.gov.za mike.galley@renewsysouthafrica.com saffurak@yahoo.com pckingkzn@gmail.com Donovan.Cavanagh@smiths.co.za admin@setsa.co.za patrickgericke@yahoo.com ursulac@sbskzn.co.za Simone.Debruyn@sapref.com nonhlanhla.com@gmail.com karen@thermowise.co.za mazibukothabani@yahoo.com jporter@seaworld.org.za pinkywallace1@gmail.com Waste Minimization and Recycling 21st Dick King Girl Guides Aerosol Recycling Initiative Afripack Asibambane Home Based Care Asiye eTafuleni Projects Childrens Rights Centre DUT - 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Gebashe Mr Sphelele Memela Dylan van den Bosch 082 771 3447 083 777 3312 084 382 2990 083 778 8027 076 205 2957 083 626 9739 082 403 9805 083 264 9774 083 357 6968 084 303 2203 084 778 8910 072 309 0993 083 778 8027 074 943 3117 071 731 8315 lemontt@iafrica.com lotus@telkomsa.net amy@frygroup.co.za majolantombeningigladness@yahoo.com kimgreg@mweb.co.za msibistan@gmail.com terry@saintgiles.org.za waterfallmethodist@gmail.com dimems@live.com maharajrobin@gmail.com tngubane@redcross.org.za amy@frygroup.co.za tkaygbash@yahoo.com youthempowermentrms@gmail.co.za dylan@vandenbosch.co.za Environmental Advocacy eThekwini Municipality Natural Resources Ansari Sustainable Living Association of Garden Judges Biowatch South Africa / South Durban Community Environmental Alliance (SDCEA) /EarthLife Africa / Timberwatch Coalition Birdlife Port Natal Botanical Society of SA Briardale Primary School - Sustainable Kitchen Gardens Buffelsdale Secondary School CROW - Centre for Rehabilitation of Wildlife Basheshile Thusi Naryan Bodhanya Les Noble Rose Williams 083 414 2017 073 012 0837 083 309 9252 082 444 2083 Basheshile.Thusi@durban.gov.za m.bodhanya@yahoo.com Arniavan Vuuren Janet Longman Preeth Ramchuran V. Govindsamy Paul Hoyte 083 271 2919 082 565 0444 076 324 3823 083 384 0190 071 350 6502 swavv@mweb.co.za botsoc-kzn@mweb.co.za bdale@telkomsa.net broved@gmail.com pwhoyte@gmail.com timberwatch@iafrica.com Name of Exhibitor Contact Person Cell No Durban and Coast Horticultural Society Durban Floral Art Club Earth Probiotic Recycling Solutions EKZN Wildlife Honorary Officers: Durban North Endangered Wildlife Trust eThekwini Municipality - Durban natural Science Museum eThekwini Municipality Working for Ecosystems eThekwini Municipality Comm. 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