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July e-news

ByZero Emission Byron
One Planet Living
Zero Emissions Byron are supporting Bioregional Australia in the upcoming workshop onOne Planet Living, this Thursday 6th.
“One planet living is a vision of a world in which people enjoy happy, healthy lives within their fair share of the earth’s resources, leaving space for wildlife and wilderness.”
Join in to hear how communities, local government and regions in Australia are transitioning to ‘one planet living’ through systems change, partnerships and action.
SpeakersSuzette Jackson, Executive Director, Bioregional Australia Foundation
Sasha Mainsbridge – Local Woman of the Year 2017
Dan Fitzgerald – Small Giants
Master of Ceremonies : Mark Swivel
Q & A following the presentations.For more information on One Planet Living, visit www.bioregional.com.auWhen:  Thursday 6th July, 6-8pm. 
Where: Brunswick Heads Memorial Hall
Sustainability Drinks- Friday 15th 6pm

Zero Emissions Byron’sJuly Sustainability Drinks will be at theBangalow Bowlo on Friday 14 July from 6pm – 8pm.
The monthly event, held in various locations around Byron Shire, provides a regular networking opportunity for people involved, or interested, in projects that seek to reduce emissions in the Shire. Integral to the event is a Soap Box where locals are given a 3-minute opportunity to spruik the advantages of their own project.

“We invite anyone with a project they’d like to share to come along to speak about it on our Soap Box, then discuss it over drinks in more detail with others of like mind,” said organiser, Sasha Mainsbridge. Contact Sasha by 12 July if you’d like to speak on the soap box at sashamainsbridge@gmail.com mob 0422 641 474.

Food and drinks are available at the Bowlo, but book ahead if you want dinner that night at this popular location.

When:  Friday 15th July, 6-8pm. 
Where: Bangalow Bowlo, 21 Byron Road, Bangalow

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