Green Living Show This Weekend

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Since we can't rely on our government to act on climate change, it's time we investigate what we can do as individuals. This weekend's Green Living Show is Toronto's first consumer show dedicated to eco-friendly ideas and products. At the Direct Energy Centre (Exhibition Place), the show runs from Friday morning and to Sunday evening.

Not only will there be more than 200 exhibitors with "greenovations," but there is a seriously star packed lineup of speakers with names like Daryl Hannah, Robert F. Kennedy, David Suzuki and the ex-next president of the United States, Al Gore.

On Saturday, the show gets political with federal party leaders. Elizabeth May, Jack Layton and Stéphane Dion are confirmed to discuss their idea of a sustainable Canada, but sadly prime minister Stephen Harper has yet to confirm his appearance.

Local celebrities include Margaret Atwood, chef Jamie Kennedy and Gill Deacon are also scheduled to speak on the main stage.

Other events include daily eco-friendly fashion shows, cooking presentations and contests. Online tickets are $9 for adults, $7 for students and seniors. At the door, they are $10 and $8 respectively.

Photo by kevbo1983

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Sounds good, I am definitely in the mood for this ! The only thing that is dissapointing is the appearance of ... >> "ex-next president of the United States, Al Gore"..
Am I the only one who thinks this is just an elaborate scheme to gain popularity ?

Posted by: Gregg at April 26, 2007 9:14 AM

Gregg, you're probably right, but I still agree with his message. Regardless of his motives, he has got a lot of people to wake up to the immediate dangers of climate change.

Posted by: Andrea at April 26, 2007 10:36 AM

Gore is as popular as hating Gore is popular, it seems. But he's spreading an ever so important message.

Posted by: Jerrold at April 26, 2007 11:17 AM

This show made me happier than anything else lately. I love people who care, I love intelligent, passionate and selfless people and this show was full of them...
From living walls, to fuel cell cars, to eco-chic fashion there were so many ideas in the air it was contagious!!!

Posted by: Irene at April 29, 2007 4:07 AM

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