Former EPA Head Talks at Kitchen/Bath Industry Event
Posted by davidwfox on 11 Apr 2008 at 10:04 pm | Tagged as: business, energy efficiency, events, news, water
This weekend I’m attending the 2008 Kitchen/Bath Industry Show and Conference (K/BIS). I was booked on American Airlines and my flight was cancelled so I missed the Friday morning opening keynote, but here’s what I’ve gleaned from other reports:
Christine Todd Whitman, former administrator of the EPA delivered the keynote address focused on sustainability. She said that kitchen and bath professionals can play a key role in educating the public about lessening environmental impact. “…selling green kitchen/bath design and products is very similar to selling eco-sensitive public policy: it’s about getting people to do something for the common good.”
By explaining the long-term benefits derived from an upfront financial investment, architects and designers can help open their clients’ eyes to green design “…they aren’t sacrificing anything by going green.”
A green theme is said to be present around the vast show floor and I’ll be checking out the “Implementing Sustainability” seminar Saturday to see just how quickly this old, old industry is taking the message to heart.
I think this industry IS taking the message to heart…. 5th edition of ISH North America on October 1 – 3, 2008 in Atlanta, GA at the Georgia World Congress Center has totally gone for the green this year.
There will be quite a focus on green technology this year with:
• Green Focused Seminars
• UA Green Training Trailers
• Renewable Energies Exhibits
• Georgia Institute of technology Solar House Tour
• Technology and Controls Pavilion
• New Green Products Showcase
It’s great becasue the products will be getting into the hands of the contractors and installers, who then can pass on this knowledge to their clients. Plus consumers can get a look at the new green technology that is available on the market. It wil be fun, educational, and very cost effective to boot!
I love to see this happening..
For more info, please see http://www.ish-na.com/