Join Us At EPIC, the Sustainable Living Expo

It’s that time of the year again. EPIC, the Sustainable Living Expo, will take place this weekend in Vancouver starting today. This is a fantastic opportunity to browse through environmentally minded businesses and learn what more we can do to minimize our impact on the environment.

Details:

EPIC: The Sustainable Living Expo
Friday: 1pm – 8pm
Saturday: 11am – 7pm
Sunday: 11am – 5pm
Vancouver Convention Centre
1055 Canada Place
Vancouver, BC

What I particularly like about EPIC is that it’s tailored to the everyday consumer, in oppose to smaller green living tradeshows that target only a small percentage of the local community. At EPIC you’ll find toys, apparel, yummy food and even pet accessories that are high quality, priced competitively and… both socially and environmentally responsible. And the good part? Lots of freebies that you can enjoy in the moment or take home to your loved ones.

Some of the brands you’ll find at EPIC include:

- LUSH, the famous cosmetics brand that makes fresh, organic products from fruits and vegetables;
- Shoo-Foo, a local company that makes towels, bed linens and baby clothing out of bamboo;
- Me to We Style, a Toronto-based clothing line that gives 50% of its profits to the non-profit Free The Children, supporting development projects in rural and impoverished areas across the world;
- Ten Thousand Villages, a popular retail chain & non profit that links fair trade products with the global market demand.

Other attractions include George Stroumboulopoulos, one of the most admired and respected journalists in Canada and the host of the popular TV show George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight (previously named The Hour), who will be speaking on Saturday, May 14, at 5pm.

You can buy tickets online or at the conference. For more information, visit EPIC’s website at www.vancouver.epicexpo.com/.

About EPIC:
EPIC is a solutions-based, family-oriented event designed to educate, entertain and immerse the public in all things “green”. EPIC is about doing what you can, when you can…all you need is a little education and inspiration, and EPIC has lots of both! Join us for this three-day celebration of earth-friendly living and surround yourself with truly inspirational people, innovative ideas, and environmentally-responsible products.

Recommended reading:
Social Enterprises: How to Make Profit While Contributing to Social Justice
The Journey to Sustainability: A Framework
FTC’s Update on Environmental Marketing Claims