The Sustainable Consumer? Panel of experts to explore. Why don't you come along? Should be a hoot!

Expo gets underway with your questions

Member for Northern Tablelands Richard Torbay will chair the panel of experts with widely differing views at the UNE Education lecture theatre at 6pm on September 25.The panel includes well known comedian Rod Quantock, Armidale retailer Gai Brennan, local resident and environmental advocate Francesca Andreoni, ABC gardening personality Jerry Coleby-Williams, UNE Professor of Environmental Biophysics Iain Young and horticulturalist, journalist and author Meredith Kirton.

Mr Torbay said he was anticipating some divergent and interesting views from the panel.

“It’ll be more orderly than the bear pit and I have not asked for a mute button,” he quipped.

SLEX spokesperson Adam Blakester said the issue of sustainable consumption was not only topical but likely to produce opposing views.

“Some people might say there is no such thing as a sustainable consumer,” he said.

“Others may interpret it as a necessity for consumers to become sustainable through buying more sustainable products and services.

“Or the argument might be that Australia’s comparatively smooth ride through the global recession was through the strength of government-induced consumerism.”

Mr Blakester said members of the panel would bring a variety of perspectives to the subject and should generate stimulating and entertaining discussion on the night.

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