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Sustainable development, triple bottom line accounting, ethical investment …these words are becoming more common in today’s world. People in successful organisations now understand that environmental and social integrity is more than just public relations. There is not just a moral obligation to become environmentally sustainable. In the long run it’s the only way business can survive. After all sustainability means just that. Survival. The efficient use of energy and resources boosts a company’s profits and benefits the environment. Coupled with improved employee moral and enhanced public profile these are serious reasons why today’s business people should explore the potential of sustainability.

From large enterprises to the running of a household, the Northern Rivers Sustainable Industry Expo will explore ways to make a positive change in our environment, our life styles and the way we do business. A major philosophy behind this event is that environmental responsibility is not a luxury that we indulge in if we can afford it but a necessity, that need not eat into our budget nor make our lives more difficult.

The inaugural ‘Northern Rivers Sustainable Industry Expo was held in June 2002 in Lismore, northern NSW. Following its outstanding success, planning is under way for an even bigger and better event in 2003. The Expo is organised by the Big Scrub Environment Centre, a non profit community organisation that has been working on environmental issues in this region for over 15 years.

The 2003 Sustainable Industry Expo will be held between August 13th and 17th in conjunction with the Northern Rivers Herb Festival. The Herb Festival is quickly becoming the premiere festival in the Northern Rivers region, adding value to the emerging medicinal herb and bush food industry. The Herb Festival has attracted over 25 000 people in total since its inception in 2000. Togethor we hope to create an event that will showcase the unique and diverse approaches to sustainability in the Northern Rivers region.