Mindful that its world famous beach is a priceless asset, Manly in NSW held its fifth Ocean Care Day in January. A highlight of the event was a new trade fair, Eco Expo, featuring environmental care products from over 40 commercial and government organisations.
Eco Expo was organised by Kids, Companies & Creeks, a joint initiative of Manly Council’s widely respected Manly Environment Centre, Blackmore’s Ltd, the Global Rivers Environmental Education Network, and Australia Inc (Oz-Green).
The Expo brought a range of new products, including low cost storm water gross pollutant traps, oil spill clean up technology, hydraulic products and environmentally friendly car care products, to the attention of representatives from Local and State Government, environment monitoring groups and the general public.
James Rennie, Project Officer at the Manly Environment Centre, said that Ocean Care Day is a community event aimed at raising awareness of coastal and marine issues and their solutions.
“We want Eco Expo to bring together industry, waste management experts, environmentalists and the public to provide positive solutions to water conservation through cleaner production processes and waste management,” he said.
For further information contact James Rennie, telephone (02) 9976 2773.
