Eco Town
This year our Sydney Home Show presents ‘Eco Town,’ our sustainability feature. What does sustainability mean to you and how can we all make a difference to drive change?
Join us and our brand ambassador ‘Wombat’ to learn about all things ‘Sustainable!’ We are showcasing local businesses and organisations that are paving the way for change.
Come and chat to these businesses or join the demonstrations and see how these important topics are brought to life. From biodegradable products, recycling, planting, worm farming, bee keeping, solar energy, innovative Australian products, tips on how to make your home more sustainable to all thing’s hemp! Come along, it’s a family affair, bring the kids so that they can reconnect with nature and join the demonstrations for some activities and make cool things to take home…
Interested in having your business involved with Eco Town? Send us an email now for more information!
CURRENT AS OF 2021 HOME SHOW
ECO TOWN AMBASSADOR - WOMBAT
Wombat is a 42-year-old self-confessed sustainability nut who lives on the South Coast of New South Wales.
As a kid he spent as much time outdoors in the environment as he could, but it wasn’t until he had kids of his own that he started to wonder if we were doing enough to keep this planet pumping.
So, he made a pretty drastic move (literally) and challenged himself to live a life with as little impact on the earth as possible, by living off the grid in a recycled shipping container with no connection to power, water or sewer.
The idea was to show people that it was possible to live like this; and encourage others to do the same. But he soon realised this wasn’t realistic for most people and he needed to find something everyone could do, something that was relatively easy and accessible...
ECO TOWN EXHIBITORS
Visit us so that we can all make this change together to living a more sustainable life…. We’ll be joined by:
House Plant Shop
STAND H40Are you a plant lover and want to know more about how plants lead to sustainable living? The House Plant Shop has popular plants and even some uncommon and rare plants along with plant accessories to show you how to create your sustainable oasis.
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Macarthur Centre for Sustainable Living
STAND H42a not-for-profit, community-driven organisation will be sharing some important information about zero waste living, join the demonstration where they will teach you all about worms, worm farming and composting.
More infoAustralian Energy Foundation
STAND J32Are focused on achieving zero carbon goals? How are you tracking? Come and see AEF for some household energy efficient advice, whether it’s about insulation, solar power, or any other energy saving device they will share their tips and tricks and take you on the journey to sustainable living.
More infoDesigner Eco Tiny Homes
STAND J37Designer Eco Tiny Homes is founded on trust, reliability and a proven track record. The culture of Designer Eco Tiny Homes is one of honesty, integrity, hardworking, trustworthiness, and continued learning, to be able to provide the highest quality tiny homes possible. Find out about their range of stunning luxury Caravans and Tiny Homes!
Sydney Bee Rescue
STAND H36Save the bees and learn all about them! Come and visit the stand or join a demonstration, see some beehives, how beekeeping works and how honey is produced. Get to know the different species and how we can protect them so that they and continue with their important pollination work.
More infoGood Environmental Choice Australia
STAND J35The market leader in environmental certification, come and see their Materials in Mind pod as part of Eco Town, all inside a uniquely repurposed 20ft used shipping container! You can interact with the pod which outlines the critical environmental, health and social issues associated with different building materials.
More infoWildkids Australia
STAND H38It’s all about reconnecting children with nature. Bring the kids along visit the stand where we will bring nature to them or they can learn how to re-use items at home to make something cool, like a bug house! Better still come to a demonstration and learn so much more, join in the activity and make something from recycled items to take home.
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Bambacore
STAND J40Free the world from single use plastics and preserve our natural resources. Bambacore will educate you about Bio Plastics, an eco friendly alternative so that we can change the world. Come and explore their diverse products whether it’s homeware, kitchenware, agriculture, gardening, or construction they will show you how you can all take steps to change the world.
More infoHemp Gallery Australia
STAND J30Did you know that Hemp is used to provide environmentally sustainable raw material, processed with basic equipment into food, clothing, housing and fuel, giving self-sufficiency and independence. Come and see the stand for all things Hemp and visit the demonstration to see how Hemp is transformed.
More infoECYO
STAND H34Is an innovative and eco friendly Australian business that helps to save the planet with their clever earth friendly cleaning products. Come and learn about Green cleaning your home while reducing the impact on the world.
More infoVegepod
STAND E18Australian owned and operated, Vegepod’s mission is to provide everyone with the ability to grow their own food. The design provides an easily accessible, low maintenance raised garden bed for all. The unique self-watering technology, portability, durability and sustainability have seen us win multiple major awards such as Product of the Year at the Chelsea Flower Show, the Golden Shovel peer review Best Product and winner of SharkTank Australia.
More infoNorth-West Recycling Centre
STAND TBCIt’s all about Green waste recycling. Explore the comprehensive green waste management system where green waste is collected and recycled to turn material into high quality organic products, compost, organic soil conditioner and mulch products.
FRIDAY 21 MAY 2021
11:30AM
Did you know? Learn about worms and compostingMacarthur Centre for Sustainability
12:30PM
Reconnecting Children with Nature (includes an activity)Wildkids Australia
1:30PM
Beginners guide to growing vegetablesWombat
2:30PM
What's all the buzz about bees?Sydney Bee Rescue
3:30PM
Beginners guide to growing vegetablesWombat
SATURDAY 22 MAY 2021
11:30AM
Beginners guide to growing vegetablesWombat
12:30PM
Did you know? Learn about worms and compostingMacarthur Centre for Sustainability
1:30PM
Reconnecting Children with Nature (includes an activity)Wildkids Australia
2:30PM
What's all the buzz about bees?Sydney Bee Rescue
3:30PM
Beginners guide to growing vegetablesWombat
SUNDAY 23 MAY 2021
11:30AM
Beginners guide to growing vegetablesWombat
12:30PM
Did you know? Learn about worms and compostingMacarthur Centre for Sustainability
1:30PM
Reconnecting Children with Nature (includes an activity)Wildkids Australia
2:30PM
What's all the buzz about bees?Sydney Bee Rescue
3:30PM
Beginners guide to growing vegetablesWombat
