| | 11:15am - EPIC Fashion Show
Fashion with an environmental twist takes the Main Stage daily at EPIC. This eco-friendly fashion show series features local and international designers committed to sustainability, innovation and style. Music by Vancouver's own DJ Girl Cherise.
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| | 12:00pm - Bruce Poon-Tip, CEO & Founder, G.A.P. Adventures
Bruce Poon Tip is an award-winning entrepreneur and CEO of G.A.P Adventures, an industry leading company specializing in adventure travel that offers authentic experiences to more than 85,000 travelers a year and generating annual revenues of over $120 million. Bruce's presentation will show some of the most incredible places and people on the planet - his pictures are breathtaking and stories inspiring. Don't miss this amazing speaker and inspiring businessman! More about Bruce Poon-Tip
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| | 1:00pm - Summer Rayne Oakes, Author, 'Eco-Supermodel'
Summer is an international modeling sensation who exclusively takes 'cause-related' modeling contracts. She has earned the title of "The Eco-Model" and uses her modeling to actively promote sustainability issues in media, the fashion industry and even government! Author of the just-released book, "Style, Naturally: The Savvy Shopping Guide to Sustainable Fashion & Beauty", Ms. Oakes was the opening speaker at President Obama's "Green" Inaugural Ball and she will be signing books after her keynote speech. More about Summer Rayne Oakes
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| | 2:00pm - Steve Whysall, Author; Vancouver Sun Gardening Editor
Healthy, Sustainable and Fuss-Free Gardens
For many of us, the idea of having an organic lawn and garden is somewhat of a fantasy. All of us would enjoy a clean, chemical-free lawn and garden in our own backyard, but with everything you need to know about soil, compost, etc., it seems impossible to pull off - but it's not. Steven will offer the basics as well as some tips to successful green gardening, so even the most skeptical beginning gardener can get their lawn and garden off drugs. More about Steven Whysall
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| | 3:00pm - The Greening of the Film Industry in BC
Film is a huge industry in the Lower Mainland, but how sustainable is it and what are they doing about their carbon footprint? Don't miss this exciting armchair dialogue where BC's most prominent industry experts will unveil the cutting-edge initiatives the film industry in BC is championing to address its environmental footprint. Featuring:
Warren Carr, Emmy Award-Winning Film Producer (Saving Silverman, Romeo Must Die, Happy Gilmore, Little Women, Roxanne, I-Spy). More about Warren Carr
Peter Leitch, Chair, Motion Picture Production Industry Association of BC. More about Peter Leitch
Gordon Hardwick, Manager of Community Affairs, BC Film Commission and Coordinator, Reel Green BC. More about Gordon Hardwick
Brock Macdonald, Executive Director, Recycling Council of B.C. More about Brock Macdonald
Tom Adair, Executive Director, BC Council of Film Unions. More about Tom Adair
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| | 4:00pm - Dianne Dillon-Ridgley, Political Advisor, Environmentalist
What's Next for Obama's Green Plan?
President Clinton originally appointed Ms. Dillon-Ridgley to the President's Council on Sustainable Development and today she once again finds herself on the advising end of the White House's environment and energy policies. Dianne's earthy, humourous and informative style will engage you as she talks to the initiatives the current Administration will be undertaking, and the shift in thinking and actions required by the public to help move these initiatives forward. More about Dianne Dillon-Ridgley
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| | 5:00pm - LEED for Homes: What is it, and How Can You Make Your Home More Energy Efficient and Valuable for Resale?
With the government offering great incentives these days for home renovation projects, now is the perfect time to finally get around to those energy-saving upgrades. Get the goods on LEED for Homes certification, along with a plethora of tips on how to build and/or renovate your home to be more energy efficient and in turn, increase resale value.
Thomas Mueller, President & CEO, Canada Green Building Council
Troy Glasner, President, e3 eco group inc.
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| | 6:00pm - EPIC Fashion Show
Fashion with an environmental twist takes the Main Stage daily at EPIC. This eco-friendly fashion show series features local and international designers committed to sustainability, innovation and style. Music provided by Vancouver's own DJ Girl Cherise.
Fashion model makeup provided by: |