Prize Draw Competition: Sustainable Innovation 08

The Centre for Sustainable Design www.cfsd.co.uk offers two high quality prizes thanks to the generous
support of Noonsolar and Vujj

What do you have to do to enter?

Please answer the following question:

"How many years has the Sustainable Innovation series of conferences been running?"

Send your answer to cfsd@ucreative.ac.uk with 'SI08 prize draw' in the subject heading.
Clearly your state name, organisation, postal address and country.

Who is eligible to enter?

Postgraduate students, consultants, business people and government representatives based in the European Union.

What is the deadline for entries into the prize draw?

Emails will need to be received by 12.00 GMT on the 10th October 2008.

When will the results of the prize draw be announced?

The results will be announced at the gala dinner of Sustainable Innovation 08 on the evening of
27th October 2008.  There will be one prize awarded to non-attendees to the conference and one awarded to delegates.

Prize 1: Willow Red Noon Solar Bag

Product Description

A madder red dyed fabric Solar Bag with chocolate leather trim.  The two sided design allows the solar panel to face the sun or your body, with two interior zipper pockets - one for the lithium-ion storage battery and the other for the electronics.  There is one exterior box pleat front pocket, antiqued brass hardware, collar-stud closure, Bavarian, chrome-free, vegetable tanned and dyed, full-grain cowhide leather, hand shibori dyed hemp/cotton fabric with natural pigments and an organic hemp/cotton lining.  Each bag comes with a locket filled with leather and compost to remind you that your bag is biodegradable, as well as an organic cotton shopper dust bag hand printed with "Noon" logo.  The Willow tote pictured is hand dyed with madder root and is perfect for work or everyday.  Noon Solar creates bags for men and women from materials chosen for their sustainability, longevity and beauty.  We hand-dye our organic fabrics, and use chrome and chemical free leathers.  Our Noon Solar line integrates flexible solar panels to charge your cell phone or iPod.  By integrating solar panels into our bags, we offer a means to incorporate renewable energy into our daily lives.

Designers

Jane Palmer & Marianne Fairbanks

Measurements

Height: 305mm
Width: 305mm
Depth:114mm
241mm × 222mm solar panel
229mm drop from shoulder

Prize 2: Don't Touch Vase

Product Description

A hand blown vase that is available in either clear or coloured glass. This piece takes inspiration from the organic forms found in nature and plays with our perception of fragility. Unable to sit straight, Don't Touch invites you to play whilst holding a single flower with a sense of fun.

Design

Artur & Jonas

Measurements

Height: 230 mm
Diameter: 170 mm