This year’s Island Living Show will be distinctly green.
The fifth annual show, which launches into action Friday, 22 June, will bring recycling to the forefront of visitors’ minds with its ‘Go Green’ theme.
Visitors will each receive a specially designed ‘Go Green’ bag. Ten thousand of the bio-degradable, re-usable bags have been ordered in especially for the show.
‘We really want to highlight to people how a few simple ‘green’ initiatives can go a long way to helping the planet,’ said Shawn Wilcox, general sales manager at Cayman 27, organisers of the event.
‘Recycling and the environment are starting to gain momentum in Cayman and are becoming a major focus of the island, as well as a common social theme,’ he said.
The eco-friendly bags are 100 per cent recyclable, non-toxic, non-corrosive, water repellent and non-allergenic, with the packing and carrying capacity of three to four plastic bags. The ‘Go Green’ bags will eliminate the need for exhibitors to hand out giveaways in plastic bags, which are a major contributor to Cayman’s landfill.
Visitors will be able to buy additional bags, priced $2 each, three for $5 and six for $10, with all proceeds going to various local charities.
ABOUT THE SHOW
The Island Living Show will be held at the Family Life Centre, Academy Way, off Walker’s Road, Friday, 22 June from 4pm to 8pm, and Saturday, 23 June, from 10am to 5pm.
More than 50 exhibitors are confirmed, with a slew of new ones, including boat dealers signed up and confirmed.
Exhibitors this year include Progressive Distributors, Harbour House Marina, Inside Out magazine, Woods Furniture, Butterfield Bank, Cayman Buzz, Vigoro, Sheena Connelly Sothebys International Realty, Rugs Oriental, National Hurricane Committee, Island Electronics, Blue Eyes Granite, Uncle Bills and the Furniture Depot. Generali will also be at the show, promoting their Be Active programme.
Other highlights include; cooking demonstrations, a kid’s zone and performances by local musicians.
Due to increased demand and visitor levels, parking this year has been expanded, with St. Ignatius Catholic School offering up its car parking facilities to visitors. A map of the show will also be introduced for the first time to help visitors navigate their way around.
As always, the event, which is free to attend, will feature ample prizes and giveaways to entice visitors. This year 10 Cayman Airways tickets are up for grabs.
Check out next Friday’s edition of the Caymanian Compass for a guide of the show and prize entry form.
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