So far we have held two free conferences- our Eco Business day on 11/12/07 and an Eco Primary Day on 08/02/08. These two days were non-for-profit and sponsored by a number of local groups and organisations so that the days were free for all our guests.

Eco Business Day

We presented 3 workshops and 2 guest speakers to an audience of 100 local business owners, managers and organisations. The day tackled the environment from a business’ point of view, looking at financial cost savings and benefits for a firm. We were able to offer this day free of charge through donations from The Happy Chef and DGSB’s Young Chamber, along with support from Dover and Channel Chambers of Commerce and Dover District Council. The day was highly successful with fantastic feedback on top of making a number of contacts, which we will be able to use in future business.

We strongly feel that environmental issues and concerns shouldn’t be a burden on business opportunity or success- in fact it should be seen as an opportunity. Benefiting the environment doesn’t just have to be for a PR stunt, but can actually provide more efficient business practices, less waste and most importantly for the small business man: a bigger profit margin through increased savings and efficiency. All workshops on this day were run by pupil presenters who ran discussions on energy, water, waste and carbon saving. CEN and TraidCraft representatives then ran key note speeches on Renewable energy and FairTrade.

Eco Primary Day

After the success of our previous conference, we set up as a Young Enterprise Company and wanted to spread our message to young citizens. Through sponsorship from Dover Town Council, we were able to present to 89 pupils from 9 local primary schools and 18 members of staff.

This was a highly enjoyable- yet definitely tiring!- event. We presented a number of presentations and workshops to 90 local primary school pupils in year 5 from 9 local schools and their teachers, teaching them all about the environment, habitats, wildlife, simple things to do and renewable energy. The day finished with a recycled art challenge whilst the teachers had a seminar all about EcoSchools and further help with their in-school eco developments. The day was sponsored by Dover Town Council allowing us to provide transport for all schools and the day free of charge.

As a school and as sixth form pupils, we know how hard it can be for schools to implement EcoSchools into the national curriculum and then meet the criteria for the EcoSchools awards. This day was therefore all about providing an introduction to pupils to inspire them about their local area and help school teachers start up under EcoSchools.

Booking us

We have been keynote speakers at many regional sustainability conferences, young enterprise events, the Rotary club and other eco events. We have won 1/22 Try Angle awards for our eco campaigning and work and also were 1 / 9 national change it finalists. If you are interested in booking us, then please contact us.