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Are you into recycling?? Energy
conservation?? Organic food?? The annual Redditch Green Fair
promotes all this and lots more.
The Redditch Green
Fair aims to show how we can make the world a better place. It's a chance for
anyone concerned about the environment to learn how to lead a
greener, more sustainable life. We can all make a real difference to the future
of the planet by making simple changes to our daily lives - incl
cutting down on waste, changing to a renewable energy supplier and
buying green/fair trade products etc.
The 2012 event is the seventh annual, independent green fair in Redditch. Click the buttons on the left to see reports and photos from previous fairs. Watch two 3 minute movies from the 2007 and 2008 fairs.
What you can expect to find at the 2012 fair
There will be stalls offering all kinds of green/ethical products, services and information, including:
- organic & fair trade products
- bring your bike for a free cycle check (gears, brakes, wheels etc)
- alternative energies & energy efficiency advice
- waste reduction solutions
- natural/eco-friendly toiletries, cosmetics & cleaning products
- recycled/eco toys, bags & gifts
- holistic therapists
- advice on all things green, clean and ethical
- free vegan food samples
- and lots more...
Catering will be provided by Green Garden Cafe from Coventry. Refreshments will be
provided by Redditch Vegetarians and Vegans.
You can find a full list of stallholders/exhibitors/attractions
here.
Venue, Map and Directions
The Redditch Green Fair is held
in the heart of Redditch Town Centre, in and around St Stephens Church, providing easy access to all. If you're not from Redditch, the church can be found at the top of Unicorn Hill, less than 5 minutes walk from the train/bus stations. If the only way you can get to the fair is in a car, you can find other people to travel with you via Lift Share or Freewheelers.
Click Here for a map of the town centre. The church, train station and car parks are highlighted.
World Environment Day 2012
Tuesday 5th June 2012 is the 40th anniversary of World Environment Day, the biggest, most widely celebrated, global day for positive, environmental action. Commemorated on 5 June since 1972, WED is one of the principal vehicles through which the United Nations stimulates worldwide awareness of the environment and encourages political attention and action.
Publicising the event
Your help in promoting the fair would be appreciated. Event leaflets and posters are available to download, print and distribute. Please visit our Help page.
Eco Quiz / Questionnaire
Have you ever wondered how sustainable your lifestyle is? Would you like to find out how your personal `ecological footprint` compares with that of your friends? By answering 15 simple questions in an Eco Quiz, you can find out how much impact
you have on the planet!
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