The Sydney Traveler

Centennial Park comes alive with eco-friendly vibes this Saturday with the inaugural Earth Festival.
This exciting event has something for everybody, with a giant Orb 360 degree cinema, the biggest drum circle in the Southern Hemisphere, a dazzling lattern parade, chilled out Chai tent grooves, thrilling trapeze classes, and Australia’s biggest group mediation!
Some of Australia’s best musicians including Abby Dobson, The Kahn Brothers, Kerrianne Cox, Steve Kilbey, and Declan Kelly will be on hand to entertain the crowds. There’ll also be buskers in the Barefoot Bar, West African dancers, and Jimme drummers.
“Earth Festival 2008 brings people together in appreciation and …read more

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We’re all starting to think green while we’re at home. But shouldn’t we do the same while we’re on holidays? One of Sydney’s newest hotels, the Diamant, makes it easy!
The Diamant, located in the bustling Kings Cross district, provides all the mod cons you’d expect but they’ve done it with the environment in mind. So while they’re thinking about the planet, all that’s left for you to do is have fun!
The Diamant is run on a renewable energy source, so you needn’t feel guilty about watching that big plasma TV. All shower heads are fitted with water-saving devices which the …read more

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We’re all living a little greener these days, but I’ll bet most of us could do more. If you want to learn about innovative and easy ways to live a more eco-friendly existence, make sure you check out the Live Green festival on Sunday.
More than 10, 000 folks attended the first Live Green event last year, and it’s set to be even bigger in 2008. Here are just some of the highlights.

Top chef Kylie Kwong will cook up a storm and teach you all about environmentally friendly foods at the kitchen marquee
Panel discussions will weigh in about topics like green …read more

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We’re all trying to be kind to our planet these days. But did you know what you eat has a big impact on our environment? You can learn more at Sunday’s 2008 Sydney VeganExpo.
This year’s theme is Cool the Planet Bite by Bite, a message which sums up the festival’s philosophy that everyone can make a difference.
The show will feature special guest vegans including Kisschasy’s Darren Cordeux, The Church’s Steve Kilbey, Triple J’s Lindsay McDougall, and leader of the NSW Greens Lee Rhiannon.
There’ll also be an eco-friendly fashion show, the latest vegan products, tasty vegan treats, and stacks more!
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We’re all looking to go green these days, even the Lonely Planet guide. The world’s favourite travel companion has introduced a new GreenDex section to its new edition Australian guidebook.
The GreenDex is a quick guide to environmentally sustainable accommodation and tours.
It’s good timing too. In a recent Lonely Planet study, more than 90% of tourists said they would consider low-impact travel in the future. The new GreenDex section should make that noble goal even easier.
The Lonely Planet Australian guidebook is available from all good bookshops for $47.95.
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