SINGAPORE, March 19 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- With the increasing significance of sustainability in recent years, businesses can learn about the latest insights and best practices in the green economy, and have first-hand access to innovative eco-friendly products and technology at the inaugural ECO World 2010. The trade show and conference will take place April 8-10, at the Suntec International Conference and Exhibition Centre, Singapore.

ECO World 2010 aims to promote an environmentally friendly lifestyle through the sharing of knowledge relating to sustainable development solutions. The event is presented by Singapore Business Federation and Local Global Exhibition & Trade Pte Ltd, with the support of International Enterprise Singapore (IE), Singapore Tourism Board, Singapore Environment Council, Eco Singapore, Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (ASME), Singapore Compact, The Cosmetic, Toiletry & Fragrance Association of Singapore, Lifestyle of Health and Sustainability, and Centre of Innovation in Environmental & Water Technology.

One of the highlights of ECO World 2010 is the two-day trade conference featuring local and regional key opinion leaders, including Mr Liu Thai Ker, Director, RSP Architects Planners & Engineers (Pte) Ltd.; Mr Adam Horler, President, LOHAS Asia; Ms Rani Virdee, Managing Director, Asia Pacific, The Carbon Neutral Company; who will be sharing green business strategies and its best practices for success. Some of the topics that will be presented include:

    -- Singapore as a Living Laboratory for Urban Solutions by Mr Leonard Lee,
       Head Urban Solutions, Economic Development Board
    -- Green Buildings by Mr Jeffery Neng, Deputy Director, Green Mark
       Department, Building & Construction Authority (BCA)
    -- An International Platform for Green ICT Solutions by Ms Lena Ng,
       International Enterprise Singapore
    -- Bringing Ideas to Market by Mrs Tam Li Phin, Director, Centre of
       Innovation - Environmental & Water Technology (COI-EWT)
    -- Corporate Carbon Management: Measurement & Managing Your Corporate
       Carbon Footprint by Ms Rani Virdee, Managing Director, Carbon Neutral
       Company
    -- Green Products and Practices in Stores by Ms Daisy Tan, Head of Brand &
       Values, The Body Shop
    -- Incorporating Solar Energy in Future Commercial Projects by Mr Andreas
       Balzer, General Manager, REC Systems
    -- Sustainability: The Business Imperatives for Asian Companies by Mr
       Sharad Somani, Executive Director, Infrastructure, Advisory, KPMG
       Singapore
    -- The Benefits of Being Responsible by Mr Thomas Thomas, Executive
       Director, Singapore Compact

Exhibition on Green Solutions

Besides the conference, ECO World 2010 will feature innovations and green solutions from the sectors of construction, lifestyle, technology and waste management. Some of the exhibiting companies include: Centre for Livable Cities, Dayen Environment Ltd, ecoWise Holdings Ltd, IBM, LHT Holdings Ltd, Spicers Paper Pte Ltd, Termimesh Singapore, Tetra Pak and The Green Car Company Pte Ltd. There will also be an international pavilion featuring sustainable solutions from Costa Rica, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Brazil and Spain.

Awards to Recognize Green Innovation

Two new industry awards have been created to recognize the innovative efforts of companies in creating holistic and sustainable solutions that meet the needs of the economy, ecology and society. The Outstanding Sustainability Award 2010 (OSA) is presented by Singapore Business Federation (SBF) and Local Global Exhibition & Trade Pte Ltd with the support of International Enterprise Singapore, Spring Singapore and KPMG as the Knowledge Partner. The Green IT Award is jointly presented by SBF, IBM Singapore Pte Ltd, Institute of Technical Education (ITE) and Frost & Sullivan. The Awards Presentation will be held in Singapore at Fairmont Singapore & Swissotel The Stamford, Level 4, Atrium Ballroom on 9 April 2010, 8pm.

Sustainability crucial in Asia's continued growth

The rapid economic growth experienced in Asia over the last decades has exerted considerable pressure on the environmental sustainability of the region. It is estimated that almost 55%* of the population in Asia will be living in urban areas by 2030. This translates to an increase in production and consumption of energy usage and carbon dioxide emissions, as well as further degradation of scarce resources such as water supplies, forests and agricultural land.

To ensure that Asia's future in terms of growth and environmental sustainability, corporations and governments must participate actively in building eco-efficient societies. ECO World 2010 serves as an excellent hub for the region's industry players to meet and develop the untapped market of green business.

    For more information, please visit http://www.ecoworld.com.sg/ .

    *Source: Asian Banking Development

    Notes to Editor:



    Eco World 2010

    Date       8 April, 10am - 6pm   Conference and Trade Exhibition / Opening
               9 April, 10am - 6pm   Conference and Trade Exhibition
               9 April, 8pm          Networking Dinner & Awards Presentation
                                     Ceremony
              10 April, 10am - 7pm   Exhibition Open to Public

    Venue      Hall 401, Suntec International Conference and Exhibition Centre



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