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scenes from the 2005 green living expo in roanoke, virginia

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exhibit announcement

Visions of sustainability

An exhibit of art, design, writing and handcrafts related to sustainable living

The Jacksonville Center, Floyd, Virginia

December 2005

What is sustainability? How does our culture shape the environment?

How can we better design our footprint to ensure a better future for generations to come?

This exhibit invites members of the public to share their views on sustainable living and to help define the elements of a sustainable lifestyle.

Visions of Sustainability is being hosted by the Sustainable Living Education Center at the Jacksonville Center in Floyd during the month of December, and will include artwork, design, writing and craft items by persons of all ages.

Who can participate?

Anyone who is interested in sustainable living is encouraged to submit materials for this exhibit. Members of the Floyd and New River Valley communities are especially encouraged to participate.

What will be on display?

Possible exhibit items include:

Printed materials, including letters, essays, and photos

Examples of fair trade and handcrafted products

Agricultural art & artifacts

Environmental art and green design exhibits

Displays related to the conservation of culture & resources

Items related to sustainable consumption, voluntary simplicity, and conflict resolution

Music and books

Children’s art

Materials which celebrate Appalachian culture

How can I submit materials?

If you wish to submit printed materials which do not need to be returned, or if you would like to donate a book or music CD to the SLEC audiovisual library, please mail items directly to the Jacksonville Center using the contact information below.

For information on exhibiting artwork, handcrafts, antiques, books or fair trade products, please contact Jeri Dewey or Wayne Bradburn at (540) 745-2784.

All exhibit materials must be received no later than November 23, 2005.

Please mail printed items or library donations to:

Sustainable Living Exhibit

The Jacksonville Center

220 Parkway Lane South

Suite 1

Floyd, Virginia

About the Sustainable Living Education Center

The Sustainable Living Education Center (SLEC) is a partnership between The Association of Energy Conservation Professionals (AECP), the Jacksonville Center, and Architectural Alternatives.

The purpose of SLEC is to provide interactive demonstrations, displays, and exhibits to the general public that highlight the value and importance of living a more sustainable life.

These exhibits include a wide variety of sustainable issues, concepts, and technologies including energy conservation and efficiency, renewable energy, green building, water conservation, recycling, sustainable agriculture and forestry, transportation, home energy performance, and much more.

SLEC operates on the premise that interactive, hands-on involvement is the best form of education and that effective education is the key to a more sustainable society.

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Green living & energy expo in Roanoke, Virginia

AECP’s Sixth Annual Green Living & Energy Expo
Roanoke Civic Center
October 21 and 22, 2005
10 – 6 on Friday, Oct. 21 and 10 – 4 on Saturday, Oct. 22

Contact: Billy Weitzenfeld, Executive Director, AECP – 540-745-2838, aecp@swva.net

The Association of Energy Conservation Professionals (AECP) is having its sixth annual Green Living and Energy Expo at the Roanoke Civic Center on October 21 and 22, 2005.

Admission to the event is free. The purpose of the Expo is to provide educational opportunities to the general public that highlight why it is important to save energy and then show people how this can be done in their home and/or business.

This is accomplished through several exhibits, demonstrations, and workshops that showcase energy conservation, energy efficiency, green building, renewable energy and sustainability.

Exhibits include water conservation, natural resource management, weatherization, solar energy, wind power, alternative fueled vehicles, geothermal heating and cooling, indoor air quality, energy efficient products and services, building science, energy efficient mortgages, green building, green products, sustainable forestry, Energy Star, land conservation, energy efficient lighting, and much more.

AECP is a non-profit energy education and advocacy organization that believes a better- educated general population is the solution to a more secure, independent, clean, and healthy energy future. People have the power to make better decisions and smarter choices in their home, business, and lifestyle that will save money, save energy, save on our natural resources, and help to preserve the environment.

Fuel prices are rising steadily, the environment continues to be at risk from unnecessary energy production and use, and the threat of global warming is increasing daily. The Green Living and Energy Expo is an opportunity for professionals, homeowners, consumers, and students to be inspired, informed and enabled about important issues that can change their lives and the lives of others.

The Green Living and Energy Expo is a non-profit, educational event whose intent is to benefit the public. Please help us promote this important educational opportunity. Thanks.

organic gardens at the Esalen Center, Big Sur, California

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