Upcoming Events and Recent Events
World Environment Day
Futureworld will be at the Botannic Gardens on 5th June supporting the Wollongong City Council in promoting sustainability to Primary School children. Council Link. Note this event has been postponed to September 1st due to wet weather.
Innovation Week - 27th June to 4th July
Findout what innovations have been happening during Innovation week 2008. Download a full calendar.
Futureworld Events
Event Title: The New Hatch Office- Not Just a Green Office
Target Audience: Business, government, local government, general public.
Event Date: Monday 30th June Event Start Time: 4:45 for 5.00pm Sharp
Brief Description: The first office in the Illawarra to be submitted for GreenStar rating has been completed by Hatch. This office contains many cutting edge and innovative design features- such as; reactive lighting that responds to daylight and occupants, Rainwater harvesting for reuse in toilets and low to no VOC construction materials. However it goes well beyond being a green office and is designed to create an environment that fosters innovation, enhances interpersonal trust and supports teamwork. Steve Gale, Hatch’s project manager talks and walks you through the trials and tribulations of creating a radical new office environment in the Illawarra.
Open to the public: Yes
Booking required for event: Booking Essential as numbers strictly limited
Booking Contact and Position: Russell Verdon
Booking: Telephone/Email: 02 42269147, ftrworld@bigpond.net.au
Venue Name: Hatch Building
Venue Address: Level 4, 25 Atchison St Wollongong
Event Contact: Russell Verdon 02422269147, Pat Mowbray 42841005,
Event Title: Maximising Profitability, Minimising Risk in a Carbon Constrained World.
Target Audience: Business, government, local government, general public.
Event Date: Wednesday 2nd July Event Start Time: 5.30pm for 6pm
Brief Description: Presenter: Stephen Gale, Hatch Sustainability Projects Leader. Major CO2 emitters are turning to Hatch for advice on managing their emissions. Steve Gale has been helping several such major emitters identify what their carbon risks are, develop plans to mitigate the risks and seek opportunities. Steve believes that being proactive and using innovative practices will not only save money, increase profits and reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions, but will also lead to a much stronger local economy and a healthier and more sustainable natural and physical environment.
Open to the public: Yes
Booking required for event: Booking preferred
Booking Contact and Position: Russell Verdon
Booking: Telephone/Email: 02 42269147, ftrworld@bigpond.net.au
Venue Name: Futureworld Eco-Technology Centre.
Venue Address: Miller St Coniston, Wollongong. NSW 2500
Event Contact: Russell Verdon 02422269147, Pat Mowbray 42841005,
Stephen Gale, 4224 7222
Additional Information: Light refreshments will be served at 5.30pm.
Costs: $20 adult, $15 dollar Futureworld member, $10 student/concession
Futureworld ECO AWARD FOR BUSINESS
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