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EcoDay, Auckland’s premier sustainable living festival will be held on Sunday 6 March 2011 in Olympic Park, New Lynn from 10am to 4pm. Now in its ninth year, EcoDay provides visitors with information and inspiration to incorporate green principles and practices into their everyday lives.

Highlights for EcoDay 2011 include:

• an EcoExpo showcasing a wide variety of green businesses promoting sustainable products and services in the areas of renewable energy, water conservation, waste minimisation, fair trade and organics

•  a Green Marketplace where visitors can purchase eco-friendly and fair-trade products

•  a Green Transport Zone featuring the latest in hybrid and fuel efficient vehicles; electric and manual bicycles; as well as information about walking, cycling, and public transport options

•  a Recycled Arts and Crafts Market featuring products made from found, recovered, reused and recycled materials

• a range of free and practical Workshops on topics such as rainwater harvesting, composting and organic gardening

•  screenings of Films including eco-documentaries and shorts

•  free EcoTours to selected local green homes

•  a Kids Zone with environmental storytelling, free facepainting, a clown and creepy crawlies

•  delicious natural and healthy Food and Drink

Entry to EcoDay is free and over 90 green businesses, government agencies, NGO’s and artisans took part in EcoDay 2010. The event is staged in close proximity to the EcoMatters Sustainable Living Centre and the Trusts EcoHouse, both of which will be open to the public on EcoDay.

EcoDay visitors are encouraged to take public transport to the event, which can be easily accessed by both bus and train. For information regarding public transport options visit www.maxx.co.nz.

EcoDay is presented by EcoMatters Environment Trust with financial support from Auckland Council, The Trusts Charitable Foundation and Bosch. Media Partners for the event are Good Magazine and The Radio Network.

For further information about EcoDay visit www.ecoday.org.nz or ring 09 826 4276.

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