What's on at UK Aware 2010?

Whether you're interested in cars, solar panels, testing an electric bicycle, swapping clothes, trying out beauty products, or taking the kids for a fun-filled day of games and contests, UK Aware 2010 is the place to be.

Although just three years old, the popularity of UK Aware has meant that this year's show will play host to over 200 exhibits and 50 high profile guest speakers.

Labelling itself as ‘the leading green and ethical lifestyle show,’ UK Aware allows its visitors to learn about the latest green products and technologies and seek advice on living a sustainable lifestyle within a single venue.

Under the roof of the Olympia Two venue London, between Friday 16th and Saturday 17th April, the exhibition will feature an array of eco-friendly consumer products and services, ranging from houseware and beauty products to printer supplies and eco-paint.

And make time to visit some of the free seminars and listen to spokespeople from top international environmental institutions and green businesses speak about their own experiences and address topical green issues.

Some of this year's speakers include:

• Brigit Strawbridge of the BBC programme, ‘It’s not easy being green’

• Isabel Dedring, Sustainability Adviser to Mayor Boris Johnson

• Ruth Rosselson of Ethical Consumer Magazine

• Simon Cowell, Director of Wildlife Aid

As well as representatives from:

• 10:10

• Action Aid

• Good Energy

• UnLtd

Highlights at UK Aware 2010

Green Business Start-up Surgery

Free consultations for budding green entrepreneurs to help them develop their business ideas, with advice on potential, feasibility, and further steps.

Fashion Show

Ethical fashion stylist Lupe Castro will be exhibiting her designs on the catwalk.

Kids Area

With free entry for under 16s, UK Aware has created a Kids Area to educate and entertain kids with environment- and sustainability-themed games and competitions.

‘Swish’/Clothes swap

Touting itself as the largest ‘swish’ event in the UK, the clothes swap is a great chance for visitors to take in some unwanted clothes and accessories and revamp their wardrobe for free.

Morsbags

Voted by last year’s UK Aware attendees as the show’s best feature, Morsbags is an interactive area where visitors can test their creativity by making their own shopping bags out of cast-off materials.

The Green Machines Expo

An exposition in its own right, The Green Machines Expo is the largest exhibition of low emissions vehicles in the UK. Visitors will be able to discover and explore the latest editions of electric and hybrid cars.

Electric bike test track

Sustainability group, London21, has set up a bike track within the walls of Olympia 2, where visitors can drive test an electric bike and see if it inspires them to join London’s cycle lanes.

A place to recycle used print cartridges and old mobile phones

Sometimes it can be difficult to find or access a place where print cartridges or mobile phones can be recycled. If you have any lying around, take them to the ERS Europe exhibit at stand 32 and let them take care of the recycling for you.

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Venue: Olympia Exhibition, Hammersmith Road, London W14

When: 10.00am to 6.00pm Friday 16th and Saturday 17th April 2010

UK Aware has partnered with the Ecologist to offer readers a 60 per cent discount on tickets (only £6 each instead of £15) by clicking here.

There are also 50 pairs of free tickets available to subscribers by signing into the Ecologist website with your username and clicking here.