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The CENTAMETER is an innovative new electronic device, which measures the electricity being used and displays the cost per hour on a portable display located inside your home or business.

Ecofest Nelson/Tasman

Saturday, August 16, 2008 - Sunday, August 17, 2008
Environmental expo with supporting seminars, workshops, organic cuisine. Fun family event with plenty of hands-on learning opportunities. The Expo includes home and garden products and services that help you to live a more sustainable life.
Seminars and workshops on everything from composting and the Grown Your Own Eden programme, to sustainable living, solar and zero energy.
Saturday, 16 August from 10.00 am – 5.00 pm and
Sunday, 17 August from 10.00 am – 4.00 pm.
Only $2.50 entry per adult. Ongoing seminars and workshops throughout the weekend, in conjunction with the Expo, as well as the extremely popular eco-home bus tours and business tour. Tickets for the tours go on sale in July – please check local papers for availability.

Did you know the average home spends approximately $100 per year just on stand-by power for appliances. This is just one of the fascinating facts you can learn at the Expo.

There’s something for everyone at the Expo:

Building advice
Solar options
Water saving solutions
Hybrid cars
“How to” workshops
Gardening ideas
Yummy food – a large variety of food stalls
Natural health and beauty products.
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