Eco Technology Show Friday 15th - Saturday 16th of June 2012

The Eco Technology Showwill showcase new technologies and highlight ways in which the public and business can achieve a more efficient and sustainable existence.

The green economy has grown from strength to strength over the past few years. Climate change has become a major political issue and the British government is focusing on reducing carbon emissions and incentivising both industry and the consumer into reducing their carbon footprint, with measures such as the introduction of the Feed-In Tariff and the Renewable Heating Incentive.

The timing of the event is ideal with the introduction of the Green Deal towards the end of 2012 which provides an opportunity for business to assist in upgrading building efficiency for over 18 million properties in the UK. The government has also promoted other environmental initiatives, such as the Green Infrastructure Partnership.

Brighton & Hove is the ideal launch location of the Eco Technology Show. Brighton has a significant focus on green issues with Brighton & Hove Council now being run by the Green Party. Brighton is becoming a hub for eco innovation and has some of the most ecologically aware residents in the UK.

In spite of the great interest in green issues in this city, the uptake of eco technology hasn’t been as fast as it could be, and one of the reasons for this is lack of information on the part of business and consumers. The Eco Technology Show is the perfect chance for business and consumers to learn what they need to make informed choices and buy the products best suited to their needs.

Goals and objectives for the show

• Showcase recent innovation and ideas
• Educate business and consumers on how they can achieve a more efficient and sustainable existence
• Introduce products and services enabling them to put the education into practice 
• Create an opportunity for government, business and the consumer to network under one roof
• Build an on-going discussion for continued development
• Greater awareness and access to Green technologies increasing the ability to incorporate them into everyday life 
• Change awareness and behaviour 
• Create employment and investment for green business 
• Provide an interactive and fun day out

Areas covered at the show

• Build, Design, Energy and Home
• Transport 
• Information and Education
• Lifestyle

Where: The Amex Stadium, Brighton
When: 15th & 16th June 2012

Exhibiting information can be found at http://www.ecotechnologyshow.co.uk/exhibit.html or you can contact the Eco Technology show team on 01273 957 726 or info@ecotechnologyshow.co.uk

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