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4 June
Birminghamcuttingco2.org pledge points
This is your opportunity to make a commitment, cut carbon and contribute to a cleaner Birmingham.
Venue:
Various locations
Time:
08:00 - 18:00
Managing business impact on climate change
A seminar on practical action to reduce business contribution to climate change.
Venue:
Groundwork UK, Lockside, 5 Scotland Street, Birmingham, B1 2RR
Time:
08:30 - 11:00
Creating the future
Seminar run by Birmingham Science City, as part of a programme to reduce environmental pressures on the world.
Venue:
Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Centenary Square
Time:
09:00 - 13:00
Green diary room
Visit our video kiosk and send your green message to the world.
Venue:
Central Library foyer, Chamberlain Square
Time:
09:00 - 20:00
Rotunda - 21 Stories
An exhibition exploring people's memories of an architectural icon, now restored.
Venue:
Floor 6, Central Library, Chamberlain Square
Time:
09:00 - 20:00
Brindleyplace sustainability seminars: Climate change and energy efficiency in the 21st century
A seminar organised by the Carbon Trust.
Venue:
4th Floor, Three Brindleyplace, B1 2JB.
Time:
09:30 - 10:45
Recycling roadshow
Find out more about reducing your waste. Bring 10 plastic carrier bags and swap them for a reusable cotton one (limited to one bag per person, first 5000 visitors only)
Venue:
Centenary Square
Time:
10:00 - 16:00
Act on CO2 roadshow
Defra offer advice on cutting your carbon emissions.
Venue:
Centenary Square
Time:
11:00 - 18:00
Birmingham present and future
A multimedia exhibition, including architectural models, brings the future to life.
Venue:
Baskerville House, Centenary Square
Time:
11:00 - 17:00
Brindleyplace sustainability seminars: Keeping one step ahead
Sustainable procurement and what it means for business in Birmingham. Organised by Be Birmingham.
Venue:
4th Floor, Three Brindleyplace, B1 2JB
Time:
11:00 - 11:30
Exhibition stands and stalls
A wide variety of stands, exhibits and stalls on the environment and climate change.
Venue:
Centenary Square
Time:
11:00 - 16:00
Explore Birmingham: Bournville Village
Take a guided tour around historic Bournville, George Cadbury’s dream of a sustainable community.
Venue:
Meet outside Selly Manor Museum, at the corner of Maple and Sycamore Roads in Bournville, B30 2AE.
Time:
11:00 - 12:00
George Irvin's Family Fair
Low carbon fairground rides - a giant carousel and helter skelter.
Venue:
Centenary Square
Time:
11:00 - 18:00
Local farmers market
Tasty produce with a low carbon footprint
Venue:
New Street
Time:
11:00 - 16:00
Sustainable transport exhibits
Hybrids from top of the range to the ordinary white van and the latest in hydrogen fuelled vehicles.
Venue:
Centenary Square
Time:
11:00 - 18:00
Urban village of the future
What will the bank, supermarket or energy provider of the future look like? Find out from leading companies.
Venue:
Centenary Square
Time:
11:00 - 18:00
Brindleyplace sustainability seminars: How to minimise waste, reduce your environmental impact and increase profits.
A seminar organised by Envirowise.
Venue:
4th Floor, Three Brindleyplace, B1 2JB
Time:
11:30 - 12:00
Explore Birmingham: Discover Birmingham’s secret green roofs - Fort Dunlop
Visit the RIBA Award nominated building and discover how it's working to combat climate change.
Venue:
Meet in Centenary Square in front of the ICC, B1 2EA.
Time:
12:00 - 14:00
Explore Birmingham: Birmingham's great city centre
IMPORTANT - please note change of booking email address. Ken Shuttleworth, born and raised in Birmingham and founder of Make Architects, gives his personal view of the city.
Venue:
Meet at Make Architects, 20 Wharfside Street, the Mailbox, B1 1RD.
Time:
13:00 - 14:00
Brindleyplace sustainability seminars: Climate change and energy efficiency in the 21st century
A seminar organised by the Carbon Trust.
Venue:
4th Floor, Three Brindleyplace, B1 2JB
Time:
13:30 - 14:45
Explore Birmingham: Bournville Village
Take a guided tour around historic Bournville, George Cadbury’s dream of a sustainable community.
Venue:
Meet outside Selly Manor Museum, at the corner of Maple and Sycamore Roads in Bournville, B30 2AE.
Time:
14:00 - 15:00
Brindleyplace sustainability seminars: Keeping one step ahead
Sustainable procurement and what it means for business in Birmingham. Organised by Be Birmingham.
Venue:
4th Floor, Three Brindleyplace, B1 2JB
Time:
15:00 - 15:30
Brindleyplace sustainability seminars: How to minimise waste, reduce your environmental impact and increase profits
A seminar organised by Envirowise .
Venue:
4th Floor, Three Brindleyplace, B1 2JB
Time:
15:30 - 16:00
Book launch: Education and creativity
The launch will take the form of a debate on the subject of design for education. Part of the series of Edge Futures books, exploring the impact of climate change on our lives.
Venue:
Central Birmingham (venue details on booking)
Time:
18:00 - 20:30
Explore Birmingham: Smart city - walking Birmingham
See how the Big City Plan will transform Birmingham into a low-carbon walking city. Led by Urban Initiatives' Kelvin Campbell.
Venue:
Meet at Custard Factory, Gibb Street, B9 4AA.
Time:
18:00 - 19:30
Birmingham past, present and future
A photographic exhibition on Birmingham's past and how it's moving towards its future.
Venue:
Victoria, Chamberlain and Centenary Squares
Time:
All day/various times
Framing the city
Take a seat - and look at the city through new eyes.
Venue:
Victoria, Chamberlain and Centenary Squares, the Bullring and Brindleyplace
Time:
All day/various times
Schools Litter Charter poster exhibition
Artwork produced by Birmingham schoolchildren.
Venue:
Victoria Square, Centenary Square and Central Library foyer, Chamberlain Square
Time:
All day/various times
Street theatre and performances
Look out for Eco Girl, the Waste Warriors, Land Phil the human rubbish tip, and many more!
Venue:
Victoria Square, Chamberlain Square, Centenary Square, New Street
Time:
All day/various times
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