Green Innovations showcases the exciting new technologies that can revolutionise the way we live. The focus is on services and products that help reduce our impact on the environment. The Green Innovations arena is a world of lifestyle discovery during the day and musical discovery by night.
From seeds to sounds is how we like to run the show and we are pleased to welcome back Blooming Futures who will provide the seeds and their lovely pure plant oil generator, from seeds to Cat's Cradles sound and light. Blooming Futures will also be demonstrating their seed press, so we will have the freshest plant oil fueling the freshest sounds on site. We will have the brightest LEDs stage lighting and a thought provoking visual cocktail from Optic Fibre. Optic Fibre are planning new and expanded visual nutrition to accompany all our acts once the daylight fades to transform the Green Innovations arena from a world of sustainable lifestyle choices into a beautiful night time wonderland.
How to get involved:
If you are a green innovator or have a green business and you would like to take part please contact: paul@greeninnovations.org.uk or phone 07802 647827. www.greeninnovations.org.uk
General Stuff in this Area
Blooming FuturesBlooming Futures is a leading environmental group promoting and making truly sustainable bio-fuels - in particular the use of vegetable oil, or pure plant oil technologies. Blooming Futures will provide all the power for the Green Innovations arena. This includes powering the Cats Cradle venue dome throughout the day and night. www.bloomingfutures.com |
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The Phone Co-opFor all your on-site communications needs. Watch this space for details soon (from possibly the best phone company on the planet!) Now you can make the calls and cooperatively own the company. Genius. It works every-time you get one of those pesky phone companies trying to sign you up. Sorry but they cannot offer you a better deal than you already have. www.thephone.coop |
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The Centre for Alternative TechnologyNestled in the hillsides of Southern Snowdonia is one of the world's most renowned eco-centres, the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT), featuring interactive displays and practical examples of sustainable living, renewable energy and organic gardening. CAT takes a refreshingly positive look at environmental issues and offers practical solutions to help us lessen our impact on the environment. CAT offers a variety of services and experiences, covering all aspects of sustainable living. Our short residential courses on renewable energy, environmentally friendly building techniques, and water and sanitation solutions can help you learn more about sustainable ways of living, and allow you to put your ideas into practice. The Graduate School of the Environment (GSE) offers a range of inspirational post-graduate programmes. A unique combination of leading professionals, academics and authors create innovative solutions at Europe's leading Environmental centre. CAT's free Information service answers enquiries on all aspects of sustainable living - our expert advisers are available by phone, email and in person when you visit the Centre. www.cat.org.uk |
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The Sunrise Eco LaunderetteOur green powered on-site laundry. Low energy washing machines and Eco washing power supplied. www.simplywashing.com |
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V3 Power - Hand Builders of Wind TurbinesV3 Power are a workers cooperativethatbuild and run courses in how to build small scale wind turbines. The design (from Hugh Piggot) is low tech andcan be built from scratch in a workshop from materials that aren't hard to come by- the blades are carved from wood, the alternator includes magnets and hand wound coils cast in resin,and everything is held together by a mounting welded together fromsteel. The materials used arereclaimed or recycled where possible, and using hand tools for the majority of the build makes for arobust, easily fixable andlow carbon design. The design can also be adapted to various sizes and wind conditions. Through runnning courses the knowledge of the design is spread rather than the machine itself so the turbines can be maintained and repaired by whoever installs them, reducing reliance on an external organisationand increasing self sufficiency. Come have a chat to V3 in the green innovations area:discuss the design and where the materials are sourced from,have a go at using a drawknife to carve a blade from wood, learn about generating, storingand using off grid renewable power, or even charge your phone from the power of the wind! www.v3power.co.uk
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 Mooncup is the healthy alternative to tampons, rated 'Best Buy' in a review of all sanitary products by the Ethical Consumer magazine. The average woman uses at least 10,000 throwaway tampons and pads in her lifetime. Or, if she's in the know, she uses just one Mooncup which lasts for years. No hassle with different absorbencies, no need to carry spares and no packaging, applicators or backing strips to dispose of every month. No exposure to pesticides or bleaches, or monthly expense either. Popular with women worldwide, the Mooncup is greener, cheaper and healthier. Manufactured in the UK for a small ethical business, too. Come visit us at the Green Innovations field at the Sunrise festival to find out more. www.mooncup.co.uk |
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 G C Architects - Organic Architecture, ecological design, Conservation. If the concept of ecological building is rooted in a new approach to technology, then that of an organic building is in its spirit. The qualities of design which lead to subtle and living buildigs are much harder to express. Every building belongs to a unique place, whether densely urban or lost in the mountains. With a deep listening to that place it is possible to bring a special relationship between the people who will occupy the place and the environment through the process of building and landscaping. This is our job as organic architects - to listen and respond to the subtle messages we hear. www.gcarchitects.co.uk |
Music in this Arena
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Cats Cradle Stage - see full line up
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UNITY: Through Music and CultureMusicians unite for the benefit of the wider community. The comm:UNITY collective celebrate the diversity and value of modern culture, spreading a positive message for the sake of the wider community. Comm:UNITY is an independent, not for profit organisation made up of artists including Titan System, Bad Science, Samsara and King Porter Stomp. Comm:UNITY host regular sell out nights in Brighton and are bringing their collaborative live show to Cats Cradle in a 3 hour takeover from 6pm on Sunday. www.myspace.com/communityuk |
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