2014 Magazine and Program

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CoNtEnTsMESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR AND FESTIVAL DIRECTOR ............................................ 1

GET CONNECTED TO SUSTAINABLE LIVING TASMANIA ..............................................2

GET CONNECTED TO GREEN BUILDING SOLUTIONS ...................................................4

GET CONNECTED TO SOLAR HOT WATER .......................................................................5

GET CONNECTED TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY .................................................................... 6

GET CONNECTED TO STYLE ..................................................................................................7

GET CONNECTED TO LOCAL FOOD ...................................................................................8

GET CONNECTED TO GROWING ......................................................................................... 9

GET CONNECTED TO FUN ....................................................................................................10GET CONNECTED TO EXPERT ADVICE ............................................................................. 12

GET CONNECTED TO GREEN FINANCE ...........................................................................13

TIL DEATH DO US PART GREEN WEDDINGS AND FUNERALS ..............................14

GET CONNECTED TO LIFECYCLES.....................................................................................16

GET CONNECTED TO SUSTAINABLE KIDS ACTIVITIES ................................................ 17

FESTIVAL PROGRAM ................................................................................................................18

HOW TO HAVE A SUSTAINABLE SILLY SEASON ...........................................................20THANK YOU TO .........................................................................................................................21

LAST YEARS SUSTAINABLE LIVING FESTIVAL


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MeSsAgE FrOm ThE EdItOr

Get connected to a happie, heathie lifetye!

MeSsAgE FrOm ThE FeStIvAl D IrEcToR

Welcome to the 2014Sustainable LivingFestival magazine.Weve decided on this years themeget connected because we all needto feel connected in our lives. We areconnected to each other by whatshappening in our local neighbourhoodor school and through our family andfriends. We are connected to naturethrough what we eat, what we do,where we go and how we get there.

How we live also has a big impacton our feeling of contentment. Atour recentArt of Happinesseventswe found that a core ingredientin happiness is a strong sense ofpurpose. Living sustainably gives ourlives more purpose, connectednessand well-being in so many ways. Atthe festival you will gain knowledge

and get connected with the people,organisations and businesses that cansupport you on your journey towardssustainability and well-being.

Inside youll ind expert tips onreducing your energy bills, greenbuilding solutions, green inance, and

our feature on green weddings andfunerals.

Youll ind information on our experttalks, interactive workshops andcooking demonstrations (p18), alongwith previews of our Festival Films anddetails of our all new Saturday nightFestival Party (pages 10 & 11).

Check out our interactive getconnected art installation and get tipson recycling on page 16. There arealso great activities for kids to keepthem busy during the summer andtips on how to have a sustainable sillyseason (pages 17 & 20).

This year we want an ongoingconnection with festival goers andare relecting this in our entry price.Instead of gold coin entry we will offerfree entry for kids and SustainableLiving Tasmania (SLT) members,and a low $5 adult entry price whichincludes free membership of SLT.

To celebrate we are giving away SLTmember prizes including a chanceto win a fully installed solar hot watersystem and an electric bike...so lookforward to seeing you there!

MICHELE MATTHEWS, Editor

In so many ways, I believethat connectionis theheart of sustainability.To me, living sustainably means tobe connected to our environment,one another and the systems which

govern our lives. Whether how aplastic bag comes to be, the processfrom seed to plate to soil, or how ourconsumption patterns affect someoneon the other side of the planet.

From our food and industrial systemsto our governance systemsI thinkthe basis for living sustainably is totry to understand and engage inthese systems and use our learningsto make informed decisions abouteverything from breakfast cereal andbuilding materials to where to pitch atent and town planning issues.

Sustainability is complex there arentreally any right or wrong answers,rather it is a journey on which we areall at different vantage points. I think

the key is to enjoy the view, learn asmuch as you can about other placesto visit and ensure that you share yourmaps and highlights with others alongthe way.

So, on the 8 & 9 November, we willbring the people, organisations,businesses and ideas together to

help you plan the next steps on yourjourney. Fun and sharing are, I believe,two of the most important aspectsof sustainable communities. And wehave done our best to ensure thatboth are served up generously atSustainable Living Festival 2014.

We are particularly excited aboutconnecting with MONA, EventsTasmania, Cygnet Folk Festival,Fractangular and independentartists, breaking into the night with aspectacular Festival Party on Saturday,8th November. For the very irst time

in our 16 year history, we will throwopen the festival gates from 69pm celebrating sustainability with some ofTassies inest performers, artists, foodand drink.

Sustainability is not about doingwithout and sitting in a cold dark roomto save power. Its about doing thingsbetter, savouring the good times andjoyously sharing with others.

I am so grateful for all of the amazingpeople, organisations and businesseswho have made our festival possible.An enormous thank you to all ofour sponsors, partners, supporters,performers, presenters and dedicatedvolunteers!

Look forward to seeing you atSustainable Living Festival 2014.

LISSA VILLENEUVE, Festival Director

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SuStAiNaBlE LiViNgInpiing Tamanian into action

SeAlAsAsH MeMbEr OfFeRSLT is pleased to partner with Sealasash and bringthe beneit of their great innovative product andservice to our members. As a Special MemberOnly Offer, Sealasash have agreed to give SLTmembers a 5% discount on jobs booked in at thefestival and have kindly agreed to donate 5% backto SLT on sales gained through our members. Findout more at the SLT festivalstall or go toslt.org.au/member-offers .

Join us today and be a part ofTassies growing sustainableliving movement.Sustainable Living Tasmania (SLT) is Tassies ownhome grown not-for-proit organisation promotingand activating practical sustainability across thestate. Were on a mission to bring sustainability to life!

Please join us so we can all achieve a new vision ofthriving Tasmanian communities living sustainably ina healthy and harmonious environment.

And the good news is this membership is now $5and you will pay $5 entry to come to the festivalsoall you need to do to become a member isregister at one of the many Connection Hubs at thefestival. Easy peasy!

All you need to do tobecome a member

is register at one ofthe many ConnectionHubs around the

festival site.

Success Through Partnership Sealasash and SLT

Our partnership with Sealasash is one of our greatsustainability success stories. Since their launch at thefestival 3 years ago Sealasash has gone from strength tostrength. As a business it epitomises sustainability.

Replacing old wooden windows with aluminium or pvcdouble glazing is not the only option.Sealasash take an old and often broken sash window,and through their skill and experience rejuvenate it as an

eicient and beautiful window. This reduces draughts, noiseand dust and keeps the architectural features of the home.SLT has also used their draft-prooing products for 4000home retroits and can attest to its quality and effectiveness.

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TaSmAnIa (SlT)

Member Beneits

Getting a the gd eggin one baket!Partnering and collaborating in novel andprogressive ways is our new mantra. We are keen to tapinto, and get connected, with all the diverse layers of our

eclectic Tasmanian communities. This is how we believewe can bring sustainability alive across the board.

This year we are proud to be collaborating with all ouramazing Festival sponsors and supporters and weare additionally excited to be exploring new creativepartnerships with Tassie icons MONA, Cygnet Folk Festival,the Breath of Fresh Air Film Festival and Ten Days on theIsland.

The new Festival Party with MONA & Cygnet Folk Festival isnot to be missed and theres a wonderful special offer fromTen Days that is exclusive to SLT member festival goers!Full details of offer only available at the Festival.

There are Things You Can Do and SLT Has an EnergyEiciency Service to Help You!

Sustainable Living Tasmania has the most experiencedteam of Home Energy Auditors in Tasmania. We havecompleted over 4000 home visits in the last two yearsand can deliver our services anywhere in the state. Wehave staff with professional experience in home energyeiciency, engineering and sustainability. We offer a rangeof services including

A walk and talk:An energy professional will providetailored verbal advice for your situation

An audit: An additional level of detail with a writtenreport of potential upgrades and actions

Retroit service:We install a set of gear that isguaranteed to reduce your power bill such as newlights, showerheads, draughtprooing etc

Buyers advocate:Bewildered by the choice? Wecan act as your advocate to ensure you get the rightproduct at the right price

Prices start at just $200. Visit the SLT festival stall orslt.org.au/energyfor more details.

Win an Amazing SoaHot Wate Sytem byApricu!Simply register as a member at the festivaland you will go in to the prize draw. Currentmembers simply need to enter the draw at theSLT Festival stall.

This prize comes with full installation and isvalued close to $6,800*.

What an opportunity as a new member youwill not only get connected with like-mindedfolk you could have a brand new solar hot watersystem to boot!

Apricus will also give $100 cash back to SLTmembers who purchase an Apricus solar hotwater system before 31st January 2015 alongwith a $100 donation to SLT.

All we can say is what is not to like?! See youat the festival!

All new and current SLT members could win one ofive bike seat covers and ive helmet covers fromTeros ecobikes. Made locally by Madeline Habib fromfantastic loral table cloths, these recycled seat covers

will not only keep your bike seat dry but look great aswell. The bright yellow helmet rain and wind coversfrom Pearl Izumi make for dryer, warmer and safercycling when our changing weather turns inclement.

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GrEeN BuIlDiNg

SoLuTiOnSChoosing the rightbuilding material tosuit your site, budgetand aesthetics is veryimportant.In Tasmania, 65% of homes are

brick so having more sustainablealternatives available, which are madelocally, is a great option for thosewanting to build with bricks.

As a locally owned and operatedbusiness for over 100 years inTasmania, K&D Warehouse supportslocal communities. Subsequently,they distribute a range of sustainablebuilding products, for use in newhomes, commercial developments,and renovations.

K&D is the Southern agent forTasmanian Manufacturer Island Block

& Paving, who have designed and asustainable range of environmentallyfriendly building products.

The Sustainable Products for theFuture range of blocks, bricks, paversand retaining wall products use over40% recycled glass derived frombeer, wine and other waste containerglass. The manufacturing processsigniicantly reduces the 20,000tonnes of waste glass currently addedto landill in Tasmania each year.This also reduces the use of naturalresources such as sand and metal

dust to create these unique products.

Island Block & Paving ManagingDirector Mr Thurlow said We areextremely excited about this rangeand the opportunities it has openedup Australia wide. With assistancefrom K&D who distribute theproducts, and Hazell Bros who supplythe recycled glass, it has been a realteam effort from three Tasmanianbusinesses to get to where we are

today. The manufacturing processalso reduces cement usage by 10%,limiting carbon dioxide emissionswhilst still achieving excellent productstrength.

The product is creating hugeinterest from architects and buildersinterstate trying to source uniquebut sustainable building productsthat meet their Green star designrequirements. We ind that more andmore builders are after products thatnot only look good and stand the testof time, but are clean and green, goodto the environment and will help meetbuilding standards in a cost effectiveway.

We think the Sustainable Productsfor the Future range its in perfectlywith Tasmanias clean green imageand really hope that the local buildingindustry and government authoritieswithin Tasmania appreciate the longterm beneits that these productscan bring to our state. Mr Thurlowsaid Island Block Paving has a historyof design and innovation with manyof their patented wall systems beingmanufactured around Australia for the

last 10 years.Sustainable Products for the Futurehave achieved Global Greentagcertiication and are the only certiiedmasonry products manufacturedin Australia. The full range can bepurchased at K&D Bricks & Blocks, 10Derwent Park Road Glenorchy, Ph 6228 7828.

For further details see islandblock.com.auand certiication atglobalgreentag.com. For moreinformation on how to makesustainable product choices on yournext project, go to kd.com.auandlook for the Sustainable BuildingProduct icon.

K&D Warehouse PROUD PARTNER OF THE SUSTAINABLE LIVING FESTIVAL

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SoLaR HoT WaTeR

If you want to savemoney on your utilitybills and want to reduceyour household carbonemissions then an ApricusSolar Hot Water System

could be the answer.Water heating accounts for around25% of the average householdenergy bill in Tasmania and the latestresearch suggests solar hot water canprovide Tasmanians between 50%to 75% of hot water needs in winterand 100% in summer all withoutrunning costs or creating greenhousegas emissions. Any shortfall betweensupply and demand can be madeup using electric, gas or even beconnected to your wood heater, sohouseholders need not worry about

running out of hot water duringovercast or rainy conditions.

Solar hot water systems use the sunsrays, or irradiation, to heat waterthrough a solar collector generallylocated on the roof of the property.Ideally the solar collector would faceas close to north as possible andremain un-shaded throughout theday (or you could even have your tankinstalled inside to reduce heat loss).The Apricus evacuated tube systemhas a vacuum between two glasslayers and works similar to a thermoslask allowing it to retain up to 95%of the solar energy they capture!This means that in cold climates, likeours, heat is retained and not lost intothe atmosphere. The collectors arealso rated to handle frost down to-15C without the use of glycol whichdramatically reduces maintenance ofthe system.

Hot water systems are an essentialappliance in any home and ongoingrunning costs must be a majorfactor to consider in the decisionmaking process. Much like fueleconomy is considered whenpurchasing a new car, Australianfamilies need to ind the rightbalance between upfront andongoing costs when purchasing anew hot water system.

The graph below demonstrates theannual running costs of a variety ofwater heating options, with solarcoming out with the lowest price!

See page 3 for how you can wina fully installed Solar Hot Water

System from Apricus.

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APRICUS SOLAR HOT WATER SYSTEM

Hot Water System AnnualRunning Cost Comparison

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KNOW?With Basslink,every unitof electricitysaved is a unitwe dont haveto buy frommainland coal-ired powerstations. Learnmore: apricus.com.au.

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EnErGy EfFiCiEnCy

Prioritise yourhousehold thermaleiciency spending!Most houses can be made moreenergy eicient and comfortable,but deciding which items or servicesto invest in irst is often a dauntingquestion. Here are some tips from ourfriends at Home Eiciency Group tohelp you.

1. Ceiing InuationAs a rule of thumb, a top up of ceilinginsulation adds about 6 or 7 degreesto your home. As 35% of heat is lostthrough the ceiling, this is prioritynumber one. In summer, insulationacts as a heat shield, so typicallykeeps your home around 5C cooler.

2. Undefl Inuation

Underloor insulation is a particularpriority if you have exposedloorboards or hard loor surfaces,such as tiles. If you have good access,then adding sub-loor insulationusually adds about 3C to the ambienttemperature of the home. Typical sub-loor insulation is the equivalent ofhaving 11 carpets with underlay!

3. Heat Ditibution,Efficient Heate HeateConoidationHeaters and hot water cylinders are

usually the main costs on your winterutility bills. Bills are usually muchhigher when a house has ineicientheaters used over much of the day,or lots of smaller heaters scatteredaround the home. One option is toconsolidate heating to one main heatsource (for example a wood heaterfor a larger house or a heat pumpfor a standard house) and use an AirCirculation System to distribute airto the main rooms. This will reduceyour primary heating costs and allowyou to turn off or discard secondaryheaters around your home.

For more information on comfort andenergy savings homeefficiencygroup.com.auor call 1300 968 060.

Protecting your homefrom draughts is one ofthe easiest, cheapestand most effectivethings you can do.Draughts account for 25% to 40% of

heat loss in the home particularly ifyou live in an older home.

While there are short term solutionslike door snakes and stick on seals,longer lasting solutions tailoredspeciically for old and heritagewooden windows and doors will giveyou optimal comfort. This is whereSealasash specialise.

Their draught sealing system isretroitted into existing woodenwindows, of all kinds and condition,to make them work properly. Thesystem will stop draughts and rattling,

assist with noise reduction and evenimprove movement when openingand closing. Improvements may be sogood that you dont need to upgradeglass or resort to double-glazing.

Many people think their windowsare in such bad condition that theyneed replacing, however Sealasashmake repairs where needed andhavent yet encountered a windowthat they couldnt ix. They attend tocords or spirals, weights, pulleys andwoodwork while installing the draughtseals and can also replace glass withmore energy eicient solutions ifrequired.

Their system allows for renovationsthat are sympathetic to architecturalheritage and encourage sustainableuse of existing material. Woodenwindows have great thermalproperties, far better than PVC oraluminium, which help keep a housewarm in the winter and cool in thesummer.

We basically take out

the old windows andcompletely recondition them.

Reconditioning windows in thisway is really popular in the UK,

and we love to see these olderhomes cared for. We take realpride in the work we do.

John Brennan and Colm OShiel,Sealasash

For more information and to see sometestimonials of the products visitsealasash.com.au.

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StYlE

Windows have a majorimpact on the energyeiciency of yourhome. Heavy lined,closely woven curtainswith closed pelmets

can reduce your heatloss by up to 37% onsingle glazed windows.At Decorama, we are passionateabout your interior soft furnishings!Locally owned and operated, wevebeen operating in Tasmania since1975, with a friendly, dedicated andhighly experienced team, providinga wealth of knowledge to ourcustomers for many years. We offerour customers expert advice withtrue professionalism and have a realpassion in achieving the best resultsat all times.

InpiationThe Decorama team draws theirinspiration from the latest fashions ofcolour, textures and design, classicand traditional styles bringing youcreative options for all your interiors.Our fabrics and sample library rangefrom beautiful vibrant colours, earthytextures, natural plains and petite tobold patterns. Visit our showroomdisplaying many styles and design

options and talk to one of ourconsultants and be inspired!

Sutainale LivingDecorama is proud to be part of theSustainable Living Festival, givingus an opportunity to showcase ourgrowing range of Eco productsavailable for your window furnishingsand upholstery projects. These Ecoproducts help you to reduce yourcarbon footprint, and your energycosts by covering windows with themany different options curtains with

attached block out linings, loor lengthwith an enclosed pelmet are the bestinsulation from our chilly winter.

Sevice and QuaityWe have our own workrooms onthe premises with skilled qualiiedseamstresses and upholsterers

creating quality curtains, softfurnishings and recovering furniture.Our blinds are expertly crafted withquality products from local andnational suppliers.

Decoramas professional team ofconsultants, measurers, installersand designers are committed toinding your window and furnishingsolutions. Well create the perfectinish thats functional, aestheticallypleasing and of high quality tosuit your requirements, style andbudget. Were able to assist with allinterior soft furnishings from small

to large projects for your home andcommercial spaces.

Our work is 100% guaranteed. So callus for an obligation free measure andquote on 62 732222.

Decorama PROUD PARTNER OF THE SUSTAINABLE LIVING FESTIVAL

Get Connected

to BetteDrivingGetting connectedsometimes needs us tojump in the car. Take thesesimple driving tips to useless gas and keep morecash.

Plan your trips to save ontime and fuel;

Slow down, you cansave 20% by driving

at 90km/h rather than100km/h;

Drive smoothlyand avoid suddenacceleration andbreaking;

Remove extra cargo andweight from your car.

Most of all drive safely andkeep a good distance fromthe car in front.

Find out more at the Eco-Driving Talk on Sunday 9that 12:10pm.

OUR NEW OFFICE CURTAINS BY DECORAMA


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LoCaL FoOd

Ashgrove CheeseCompany is allabout the freshestand creamiest milkpossible, bottling it todrink, crafting curds

into cheese, separatingthe cream for marketand churning farmhouse butter.We are a 100% Tasmanian familyowned and operated company, witha team of dedicated locals that havebeen producing award winning dairyproducts for over 20 years.

Like many other Tasmanian cheesemakers and milk bottlers it is

important that we are connectedto our milk supply, but for us it goesmuch deeper. We choose AshgroveFarm milk not only for its premiummilk but also for the quality of theland, soil and grass. The milk fromAshgrove Farms is delivered straightfrom the dairy to the factory. It is veryimportant to us that the AshgroveFarm cows live well. These Friesian,

Jersey and Holstein girls have longtails for life, an abundance of freshspring water and birth naturally.They graze on a natural, nutrient richpasture diet, resulting in milk that ispure in lavour, creamier and naturallysweeter.

The connection from the AshgroveFarm Partnership to the AshgroveCheese Company is family and trust.We know and trust the Ashgrovefarm milk comes from a place thatproudly strives to improve milk quality,animal care and sustainable farmingpractices.

Ashgrove Farms have no bobby*calves. All calves that are born ontothe Farms are hand reared and notsold as bobby calves.

We believe that producing premiumquality bottled milk, cheese, creamand butter is all about connecting theprocess from grass to cow to you.

Next time you are in your local

shop and you are thinking aboutmilk, cheese, cream or butter, thinkAshgrove.

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Wi You Take The Tasieve Chaenge?

It is no secret that we have some of the bestproduce in the world grown and reared in Tasmania.A group of food lovers and producers in Tasmaniaare asking the question will you take the TassievoreChallenge?

The Tassievore Eat Local Challenge is a free, funand exciting way to increase your consumptionof Tasmanian foods and drinks. Supported bySustainable Living Tasmania, the challengepromotes local producers, backyard growing andcelebrates the fantastic produce we have availableon our doorstep in Tasmania.

Eating local is a fantastic way to support localbusinesses, connect with your local food systemand get creative in the kitchen. Stay tuned to theSLT newsletter and Facebook pages for more infoabout our 2015 Challenge.

Ashgrove Farms have no

bobby calves. All calves thatare born onto the Farms are

hand reared.

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GrOwInG

Teros PROUD SPONSOR OF THE SUSTAINABLE LIVING FESTIVAL

To celebrate the opening

of their new shop, Teros

are giving away a premium

electric bike worth $3400.

All you have to do is pick up anentry form at the Teros Festivalstall and return it to the shop. Visitteros.com.auto join our mailinglist or like us on facebook (orfacebook.com/terosaustralia) tohear about our great workshops,products and offers.

Theres nothing betterthan harvesting freshlygrown veggies fromyour garden. It helpsus to connect toourenvironment, to what

were eating and to ourlocal community.Part of the wonder of growing isexperimenting. Why not plant two orthree pumpkins around the gardento explore the inluence of differentmicroclimates and conditions?Pumpkins are very forgiving, if youplant the seeds upside down, they willstill ind their own way from beneaththe earth and sprout out in all theirsplendour.

At Dodges Ferry Community Gardenour inspiration often comes from ourinteractions with the local community.People share what they are growingat home, and their ever-changeablehandy tips on sustainable foodproduction. We are particularlyinspired by one of the leaders in thisield, Vandana Shiva. Vandana isthe mother of food sovereignty, shecontinuously espouses peoples basicright to grow diverse and nutritiousfood whether in their backyards or invillages and communities around theglobe.

So talk to your neighbour and seewhat they are growing. Share someseeds or trade a seedling variety.Swap a piece of excess produce overthe fence and break down the barriersthat prevent growth yours and thepumpkins!

Come and visit Claire and I (Gabe) inthe Community Garden in DodgesFerry, we are always up for a cuppaand a chat, or you can email usyour top gardening tips at [email protected].

Teros. For Active, Natural Living.

In a world of ever increasingdistractions and gadgets, morepeople are discovering the simple joysof growing, processing and cookingtheir own food; of making things andleading a more physically active life.

Whatever the reasons, many indthat connecting and engaging withthe world around us is an upliftingand joyful experience and it reducesbuying and consuming. This includesus two couples passionate abouthelping others who want to live amore active, natural lifestyle. Afterorganising bulk purchasing offood, solar hot water and electricitysystems, we learned a lot about ourcommunity and the demand forsimpler and more active lifestyles. Tohelp meet this demand, we are thrilledto be opening a new shop at 117Elizabeth St Hobart, called Teros.

Teros will provide inspiration,products and services to help peoplelive happier, healthier and moresustainable lifestyles. These includebeautiful gifts and home, garden andtravel products that are more natural,ethical and hand-made. Teros believessimple choices make a difference forus and the planet.

Teros will help people build new skillsby running workshops and providingkits for those wanting to make their

own food and products like cheeses,ciders, chocolates, and soaps.
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12/24BOFA PROUD PARTNER OF THE SUSTAINABLE LIVING FESTIVAL

FuN!

FetivaFim

At the Festival this year we areshowing 4 ilms in partnership withthe Tasmanian Breath of Fresh Air(BOFA) Film Festival and HobartCity Council. These are FREE withFestival entry at IMAS, 20 CastrayEsplanade, Battery Point (behindPrinces Wharf 1).

DiD yOu kNoWwE hAvE hEaPsoFFrEe KiDsaCtIvItIeS aTtHe FeStIvAl?From circus skills workshops andbush adventures to a Steinerinspired indoor creativity area andbutter making workshops.

Sutain-ale ArtA living, growing milk bottlewall, a Lego wind turbine,design showcase, mud building,makers playground, upcycleddress-ups and an interactiverecycled mobile phone madeup of 5,000 phones are just afew of the creative things wewill be getting connectedwith at SLF 2014.

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The Maagay WayThe Malagasy Wayis a poetic, proverb-packedtour of an alternative way of life central toMadagascars culture and society. Rejectingthe waste and overconsumption that plagueWestern nations, the ilm examines howthe people of Madagascar have embraceda conservationist lifestyle of recycling,repurposing and self-reliance in the midstof a global economic crisis. Structured as aKabary, the Malagasy traditional oratorion,this documentary uses music, theatre, folktradition and metaphor to create a uniqueportrait of life in Madagascar.

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|Bringing it Home

A fathers search to ind the healthiest buildingmaterials leads him to the completion of thenations irst hemp house. Hemp with lime isa non-toxic, energy eicient, mildew, ire andpest resistant building material. The drawback hemp remains off-limits to almost all U.S.

farmers. Industrial hemp is a non-psychoactiveplant, grown in 31 other countries that makes1,000s of sustainable products and offerssolutions for global warming, nutrition, povertyand deforestation. Bringing It Hometells thestory of hemp: past, present and future and aglobal industry that includes textiles, buildingmaterials, food products, bio-plastics, autoparts and more.

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FeStIvAlPaRtY69pm 8 Nov Prince Whaf 1 $5

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Events Tasmania PROUD SPONSOR OF THE SUSTAINABLE LIVING FESTIVAL

Join us for an enchanted

evening of roving performers,

delectable food and drink,

dancing, singing, laughing,

pedal-powered planets

and other surprises.

A full sensory

experience of

connection and

inter-connection...its not to be missed!

In the spirit of getting connected,Sustainable Living Tasmania hasbrought together the best ofTasmanias festivals and events tohelp ensure that our irst foray intothe dark is truly spectacular! Ourfestival stage performances havebeen carefully curated by BrianRitchie of MONA and Erin Collins of

Cygnet Folk Festival.

Fractagular will be setting up theirVelveteen Lounge with DJs anddancing. Art on Legs and Ten Dayson the Island will be adding lairaround the site and many of ourother friends will be there to spiceup the night.

Get connected to the eveningsmagic by getting fancy with yourdress. There will be spot prizes forthe most spectacular ensembles.Book your $5 Partytickets now atslt.org.au/festival
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ExPeRt AdViCe

Festival Talks

Part of our role at Sustainable LivingTasmania is to give you the factsyou need to live sustainably. In ourfestival talk space we will have anarray of expert talks throughout theweekend to satisfy the old grey matter including how to avoid harmfulchemicals in the home, green inance,LED and outdoor lighting, sustainableseafood, off-grid living, and how toget the very most from your transport

dollars.

Cooking Demonstrations

Tasmania is superb for growing foodand producing fabulous produce.So get connected at our cookingdemos to some of Tasmanias greatingredients and go home with somefantastic new ideas thatll make youthe master of your kitchen! From rawvegan cooking to using game meats,there will be something to tempteveryones taste buds.

Festival Workshops

Theres also practical hands onworkshops throughout the weekend,including: Speed Date a PermacultureDesigner; Upcycling Furniture;Building with Cob; and Kids ButterMaking Workshops.

For full details of whats happeningthroughout the weekend see theFestival Program on pages 18 & 19.

CoOkInG dEmONsTrAtIoNsrUn eVeRY hOuR dUrInG

tHe FeStIvAl wEeKeNd!

As a place of higherlearning, UTAS is keen tofacilitate discussions onissues that matter. In lightof this, UTAS Sustainabilityis proud to be anongoing supporter of theSustainable Living Festivaltalks program focusing onall aspects of sustainableliving, what it means andhow we achieve it.

DID YOU KNOW?The EPA is Tasmaniasindependent environmentalregulator, with a statutoryresponsibility to regulate majoractivities that have the potentialto impact on environmentalquality. The EPA also seeksto further the objectives ofsustainability and sustainabledevelopment, in line with

the objectives of TasmaniasResource Management andPlanning System (RMPS).Our goals are for a Tasmaniathat has clean air, water andland, acceptable noise levelsand for the sustainable use ofresources. Waste managementand resource eiciency are keyelements of this.

The EPA is proud to sponsorSustainable Living Tasmaniaas part of our commitmentto contribute to, and support,

initiatives to develop andreport upon environmentalbest practice and to encouragesustainability.

OUR FESTIVAL TALKS AND WORKSHOPS BROUGHT TO YOU BY The University of Tasmania

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Get Connected to SustainableBusiness

The idea of a sustainable business isnot new. In fact, in recent years, it hasbecome relatively mainstream. Butwhat does it actually mean to be asustainable business and how wouldyou go about reviewing your business

to ensure you are operating in anincreasingly sustainable way?

The narrow business application ofsustainability in the past has beendoes my business make enoughmoney to endure? More recentlya broader deinition of businesssustainability has emerged, onethat takes into account our impacton the environment, our social andcultural impact and even the impactof our business on our own individualsustainability, for example our healthand relationships.

Benefit of Inveting inSutainabiity

Providing a fresh perspective onhow your business operates;

Reducing energy and fuel costsas well as reducing waste disposaland trade waste costs;

A happier and healthierworkforce with less accidents and

emergencies as well as positivesocial and cultural outcomes;

Tapping into a large numberof opportunities as the way wedo business shifts us towardsincreasing levels of sustainability.

What You Can DoThe irst step is to review thetransactions that your businessundertakes, both at a strategicbig picture level and a detailedoperational level. And from there seehow you could do things better andmore eiciently.

Opportunities for improvementsinclude:

How you raise inance micro-inancing, crowd-sourcingand subscription models;

Environmental impact closed loop production andrematerialisation;

Social innovation buy one/give one, co-operativeownership, inclusive sourcing anddifferential pricing;

Diverse impact product as a service and sharedresources.

We dont recommend doing it all atonce but we do suggest that you havea good team advising you, includingan accountant who thinks sustainably.

Learn more at 4bus.com.au.

Australian Ethical AND4 Business & Community PROUD SPONSORS

Thanks to Bendigo Bank whohave come on board as aFestival sponsor for the irsttime this year.

6 Reasons Why Coal Will Struggle

Since peaking in January 2011, theprice of thermal coal has fallen 51%.Price is driven by the simple dynamicsof supply and demand and supplyhas continued to outpace demand.Below, Australian Ethical Investment

highlights reasons for this imbalanceand the factors that shape coalsdecline.

1. Production not falling fastenough.Global production is notcoming oline quickly. In Australia,approximately 40% of exportedcoal is unproitable.

2. Japan diversifying its energymix.Whilst Japan has rampedup consumption, this is onlytransitional demand until it restartsnuclear power plants and builds the65 gigawatts of solar planned.

3. Electricity consumption falling indeveloped countries.The weakglobal economy has undoubtedlyreduced power consumption butmuch of the fall is the result ofincreased energy eiciency andbehavioural changes.

4. Coal friendless at home andoverseas.This is best seen in theUS they export almost threetimes as much as a decade ago.Tightening EPA legislation requiresexisting power plants to upgradeand higher standards for newplants. These extra cost incursionswill essentially prevent theconstruction of new US coal iredplants. The EU has targeted a 40%reduction in emissions, from 1990levels, by 2030. This will naturallyforce out the highest emitters orprevent their growth, leaving coalfriendless in Europe too.

5. Indias new PM is pro-renewables.Indias new Prime Minister Modiis pro-solar and renewables. Hisplan to bring electricity to 400million people via solar is ambitiouswithout equal.

6. Is China turning away from coal?China has announced that it willban coal-ired power from Beijingby 2020.

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Ti deathEach year over220,000 people inAustralia say I do.Thats roughly thepopulation of greaterHobart using up heaps

of resources fromvenues, to invitations,lowers, and travel...for just one day. So, onyour special day makea pledge to the planetas well to each other,by having an eco-friendly wedding.

Band of God Try hunting in one of Tasmanias

many antique shops for thatunique ring.

Venue and TraveWhere you have your wedding canhave a signiicant impact on yourcarbon emissions.

Ensure you choose a venue whichis as close to the majority of guestsas possible.

Choose to have your reception andphoto locations nearby.

Arrange a bus to pick up and dropoff your guests.

Encourage your guests to offsettheir emissions as their weddingpresent to you.

Clothe Consider a pre-worn gown as your

something borrowed.

Check out vintage and retro shops.

Try bridal recycling shops online.

Employ a local dressmaker to makeyour gown and wedding trousseau.

Eco-friendly materials includepeace silk, bamboo, organic cottonand hemp.

Hire bridesmaids dresses and tuxes.

Floe Use in-season lowers and

sustainably produced native lowerswhere possible. You could alsodry them afterwards to keep as amemento.

Invitation The most environmentally friendly

option is to email where possible. Use unbleached, post-consumer

waste, recycled paper.

Make personal place cards andmenus out of recycled materialsthat guests will want to keep as amemento of your special day.

Confetti Use biodegradable rice paper and

you wont have to worry about theclean up!

Consider using bird seed instead ofconfetti and give the birds a treat!

Cateing Choose local and organic. Use our

sustainable food tips on page 20for ideas.

For more ideas go to:naturalweddings.com.au.

Air travel is one of thehighest carbon emitters ofyour wedding.

Help the economy andthe environment byhoneymooning in Australia.We have some world classeco-friendly tourist resorts.Check outabout offsetting youremissions.

forestsalive.com

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GrEeN WeDdInGs AnD FuNeRaLs

Excerpts taken from Dying to be Green

Thank you to Bianca Nogrady and G

Magazine.

do u patAre you looking for thesecret of everlastingsustainability? Oneway to reduce yourenvironmental impactis to consider a green

funeral. For most ofus death is a diiculttopic to discuss, buttalking about yourcommitment to theenvironment fromcradle to grave maybe a good way to start.

Ahe to Ahe Si Feet Unde?Cremating the average sized manpumps into the air just over 50 kg ofgreenhouse gas. This might not seemlike a big amount, but multiply 50 kgby the number of people crematedaround the world and things beginto look a bit more sobering. And

this igure doesnt even account forthe amount of fuel used to raise thetemperature of the furnace neededto consume human remains fully. Nordoes it take into account the carbondioxide released from the burnedcasket.

Cremation is causing particularenvironmental problems in India,where Hindu tradition dictates thebody be consumed by ire on awooden pyre. With Indias enormousand expanding population, thispractice leads to the consumptionof an estimated 50 million trees and

produces half a million tonnes of ashand eight million tonnes of CO

2

each year.

Being buried in the ground can alsocome with a hefty environmentalprice tag. Along with contributing tourban sprawl, it consumes more fossilfuels than cremation due to it being alabour-intensive operation. Accordingto one recent study, over the courseof a typical cemetery burial, carbondioxide emissions actually exceedthose involved in a cremation.

Green burial means that the body,which is not embalmed, is buried inan eco-friendly casket or shroud in amanner that allows it to return to theearth as quickly as possible.

Your typical coin also containsenvironmentally harmful chemicalsthat along with embalming, canleach into the soil and ground water.Around the world, environmentallyfriendly manufacturers are offeringcaskets made from materials such ascardboard, paper, woven bamboo,willow, plantation pine and hessian

shrouds.

100% bidegadalepot-conumerecyced cadbadcoffin ae avaialein Tamania.But while the funeralindustry is beginning tooffer more green choices,its diicult for a family toarrange a green funeralunder pressure - so its agood idea to make yourwishes known well inadvance!

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KiDs AcTiViTiEsIts always a challengeto know what to dowith the kids duringthe holidays. Nowthat its getting a littlewarmer weve conjured

up some cool ideasfor keeping the kidshappy. Try some ofthese sustainableactivities that willkeep your childrenand grandchildrenengaged. These ideaswill minimise your

carbon footprint andwont break the bank.Get Connected to NatueWhy not try camping? Start withsomewhere nearby. While yourethere why not try a nature ramble anddiscover new plants. Give each plantor animal you see a special sound andmake that sound every time you seeit. Blow a raspberry for fungi, squeakfor wildlowers and give the birdsa special hoot! While youre therecheck out the nightlife and see if you

can spot nocturnal animals like owls,possums, pademelons or wallabies.Kids also love stargazing. All you needis a spotlight and a clear night! Starta scrapbook and ill it with all yourfavourite things from nature. If yourenear a beach discover the differenttypes of seaweeds and shells.

Get Connected to Reinvention:Check out your local CouncilRecycling shops, there could be greatlow-cost stuff to get crafty with notfar away.

Make puppets and put on a puppetshow for your friends. Build atreehouse or make a cubby out ofsticks and leaves. Recycle cardboardand string to make a kingdom ofCastles, Bridges and Moats. And dontforget to design your own lag!

My son suggested making paperaeroplanes (out of recycledpaper of course!) Check out

funpaperairplanes.comfor freedownloadable designs.

After their lying days are over theycan be made into mobiles for thebedroom.

Get Connected with Fiend:1. Become experts: each select

a country, Indigenous culture,animal or plant and ind out allthere is to know about it and thendo a show-and-tell with friends.

2. Cut out your favourite animalpics to stick on old playing cardsand make a game of animaldominos.

3. Get dressed-up with clothesfrom op shops and put on a play.

4. Make gluten-free play-dough.Go to abt.cm/1mJgxXvfor therecipe.

5. Bake muins for someonespecial (fairtrade chocolate onesplease for this parent!)

6. Start a Green Team at yourschool and get together withfriends and brainstorm projects.

7. Enjoy a local holiday andhouseswap with a friend or joinaussiehouseswap.com.au. Youllnot only be enjoying Tasmaniasnatural treasures, youll also besupporting the local economy.

So theres a few ideas to get youstarted and theres no doubt yourfriends will have more to share withyou.

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We all tend to over-indulge during theholidays, oftenfollowed by a feelingof regret. So this yearwhy not savour the

enjoyment of sharingfood with friendsand family withoutover-doing it. With afew simple changesto your festive familygathering you cancut your carbonfootprint and inspire

others to follow yourexample. Write a shopping list and only

buy what you need.

Provide a vegetarianoption. 150g serve of meat(one small steak) can takeover 200 litres of water toproduce and creates 5kg ofcarbon pollution. Is your ishsustainable? Check outamcs.org.au

If youre hosting a picnic or

hosting an event outside of yourhome choose somewhere localthat people can walk or getpublic transport to, itll also makeyou a real mate by not allowingyour guests to mix driving withalcohol.

Aim to make the event wastewise. Take reuseable productsand discourage the use ofplastic plates and cups.

If you have family members orguests arriving from interstate,encourage them to offset theirtravel (or offset it yourself as agift to them!)

Making your own carddecorations will make yourholiday greetings extra special.Decorations can be madefrom recycled materials suchas newspapers, chains, corks,card and odds and ends of craftpieces from op shops. And itsalso a great activity the kids willenjoy.

There is already so much stuffin the world (and in most of ourhomes), consider giving gifts ofexperiences, rather than morestuff. A massage, a weekendbush retreat, a ticket to the

theatre or maybe even trapezelessons.

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The UK Sustainable DevelopmentCommission identiied three mainareas where consumers can have thegreatest impact:

1. Reduce consumption ofmeat and dairy products.Some meats, like kangaroo, chickenand pork, in that order, use less

energy and emit signiicantly lessgreenhouse gases than beef, lamband goat production.

2. Reduce consumption of foodsof low nutritional value(eg: sweet snacks, fatty foods, mostbought drinks)

3. Reduce food waste.On average every man, woman andchild in Australia wastes around400g of food every day. Generallyit is either food that could be usedanother day or it is perfectly goodfood discarded because of the date

on the packet.

Organic farms tend to be carbon-sinksor carbon-neutral, though with loweryields, whereas conventional farms arecarbon emitters. So while I love localproduce, organically grown from myveggie patch where possible, Australianfreighted organic produce is also good,and a lot better than fresh producelown or shipped from overseas.

For dried and processed foods it istrickier. Sea freight is much moreeicient than road freight. So, forexample, the carbon emissions inbringing a carton of dried apricots bysea from Turkey to Melbourne are notmuch different from bringing a similarbox from Mildura by truck. In this casefarm and factory productivity andtechniques are more important thanfood miles.

Eumarrah is a uniquely Tasmanianbusiness specialising in organicand natural groceries. It has thebroadest selection of self-serve bulkfoods in Australia. Eumarrah activelyworks on being environmentally andsocially responsible. So if you supportsustainable living, shop at Eumarrah.facebook.com/EumarrahOrganicNaturalFood

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