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Entries for SBNs regional business award categories are now closed but the search continues to find NZs most inspiring Social Innovations, Sustainability Champions and Sustainable Design and Innovations.

The economic downturn has created a growing sustainability divide, separating New Zealand businesses that understand and embrace sustainable business practices from those which see it as an "add-on".

Celebrating Extraordinary Business!

The Bay of Plenty Sustainable Business Network has announced Bayfair Shopping Centre as its new cornerstone sponsor for the next two years, joining Bay of Plenty Regional Council, Fulton Hogan and Opus.


TAURANGA, Tuesday 20th July 2010: An innovative hay feeding bag and an automatic screen cleaner took a clean sweep at last night's Young Innovator Awards (YiA) in Tauranga.

 




Read on for 5 good reasons why you should enter the Sustainable Business Network Awards!

Bay of Plenty

BOP Events

Rotorua X sponsored by Bay of Plenty Regional Council


Pellet Fires, wood burners, heat pumps or flued gas...what is the right solution for winter heating? Heating efficiency, running costs and the impact on our environment are issues that need to be considered.

Rotorua X would like to assist you with these questions, as there is a bigger picture to think about around NZ's increasing energy consumption when considering home or office heating options. It's not a case of one solution for all, and with Rotorua home to the worst air pollution standards in the North Island, it's really time we take action!

Join the Sustainable Business Network and Bay of Plenty Regional Council for this 'hot topic'! We will be sharing with you research on the different heating options, launching some very positive news, and, if you are really keen, bring along a piece of your firewood from home for a moisture test.

The person with the driest wood wins a prize! Now that is something you don't hear often!

Where:                         Ambrosia Restaurant & Bar
When: Wednesday 18th August           
Time: from 5.30pm onwards  
RSVP to:                rotoruax@gmail.com
Events

There is definitely awards fever in the air!  The September GreenDrinks is sponsored by Formula One Results, event managers for BOP Awards, so we will be giving you a taste of what to expect on the night.


 


How does the Emissions Trading Scheme impact on your business?

This seminar will provide you with the information and guidance to better understand and manage the impacts of the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) on your business as well as looking specifically at the benefits of Energy Audits. 


Pellet Fires, wood burners, heat pumps or flued gas...what is the right solution for winter heating? Heating efficiency, running costs and the impact on our environment are issues that need to be considered.


The following is an indication of the type and frequency of events taking place in the BOP and WK regions in 2010.  As speakers and venues are confirmed, dates will be added and workshop topics will advertised, watch your monthly newsletters for these details.