Global brands like Volkswagen and Mengniu will be at China's leading eco-event
SHANGHAI, Aug. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- ECO LIFESTYLES 2011 is already described as the "largest and most comprehensive eco exhibition in China".
To be held at the Shanghai World Expo Theme Pavilion from 15 to 17 September 2011, the event will bring together eco-friendly companies and LOHAS brands. It also aims to grow China's LOHAS (Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability) market, by educating consumers on the benefits of eco-friendly and green products, as well as encouraging green and eco-friendly lifestyles.
ECO LIFESTYLES 2011 will showcase Eco/LOHAS products, including Food, Design, Home, Fashion, Health, Beauty and Transportation.
The three-day exhibition will be held alongside two major events, namely the ECO LIFESTYLES DESIGN FAIR, and the Eco Industry and LOHAS Forum.
The ECO LIFESTYLES DESIGN FAIR, a component of ECO LIFESTYLES 2011, will showcase innovative sustainable designs in China, using eco-friendly materials. Categories include home design, furniture, household arts, building and fashion. A premiere sustainable Design Competition is now underway (closing date for entries on 15 August 2011), with finalists' works being showcased at the three-day event.
For the Eco Industry and LOHAS Forum, many of China's senior government officials from the environmental, water and agriculture sector will attend. They will be joined by green investors, industry experts and top executives from China's growing eco and LOHAS industry.
To be held from 15 to 16 September 2011, the forum will serve as a platform for networking and learning the latest developments in the eco and LOHAS industry. Confirmed speakers include China's State Council Economics Advisor, senior officials from the China ASEAN Trade Council, the United Nations Development Programme, as well as from the UK Government and France Government, and many of China's leading eco companies.
The Green Transportation Hub is organized as part of ECO LIFESTYLES 2011, to showcase green technologies in the automotive industry and eco-friendly transport options. Volkswagen, one of the global leaders in the automotive industry, has already confirmed their participation.
There will also be concurrent activities and special pavilions for the consumers and the public. These include the LOHAS One-stop Eco Home, the Nostalgia Theme Pavilion, Green Kitchen, and the One Million Signature LOHAS Day Event.
Other exhibitors at ECO LIFESTYLES 2011 include Mengniu, one of the largest dairy producers in China and a conglomerate listed on the HKSE, Lekue, one of the world's leading producers in innovative silicone home products, Dethlefsen & Balk (D&B), one of the world's oldest suppliers of high-quality teas, and Sailaiya, well-known in China for its eco-friendly accessories and organic garments for children.
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ECO LIFESTYLES 2011 is supported by the Shanghai municipal government and organized by Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce, Shanghai Municipal Education Commission, Shanghai Municipal Agricultural Commission and China Trade Promotion Committee.
For media enquiries, please contact:
Patrick Wong
Shanghai Ecowing Business Consulting Co, Ltd.
Tel: +86-21-6605-1988
Email: pw.ecowing@ymail.com
