Jonathon Thwaites

Jonathon has an impressive cv and is very driven and passionate about many things including the enviornment and alternative fuels. It is this drive and passion that is the driving force behind The Perth Sun Fair.

Jonathon's commitment extends to his day to day life where he practices what he preaches, from running his vehicle on biodiesel, grey water systems in his home (with 4 teenage girls at home imagine the water consumption that is going through this system). His home has a roof full of solar panels and in his spare time he teaches the public how to make biodiesel, the list goes on...

We are very proud of Jonathon's achievements and it is with great pleasure that we announce was a finalist in the 2007 and 2009 Western Australian Enviornment Awards.

See more about Jonathon's latest project presently on the go...

About Us

The Sun Fair is aimed at introducing the people of Perth to sustainable living concepts, technology and lifestyles. Major themes of the fair include renewable energy, energy efficiency, environment conservation and natural living.

The Perth Sun Fair was established in 2003 to bring the issue of environmental sustainability to the general public’s attention, aiming to include people from all areas of the community. Highly successful, the Sun Fair has now become an annual event. It is about people, community, and learning about sustainability in a relaxed and fun way. Importantly, it provides a forum for businesses to display products which help people find a more sustainable way of living. It has also been popular with political, government and other interest groups who are all welcome to promote their own ways of moving toward a more sustainable way of life.

People from all walks of life will come together on Sunday 28th March to share information and experiences so they can return to their homes with a knowledge that they can make a difference to the future of the welfare of this planet and all its living systems. The fair demonstrates that sustainable lifestyles are environmentally sound and cost effective and are very much an attainable reality.

The environmental challenge that faces us will require technology, government, industry and individual effort. The major change must come from changes in individual behaviour. The challenge is to make micro-reform happen in each household and to accommodate the small changes in lifestyle habits that will lead to a higher level of energy efficiency, a lower level of resource use and an overall awareness of the issues that can translate into useful change.

Technology, corporations, financial institutions and government provide some of the tools and the means to meet the challenge, they are positive forces if used properly, and it is for their positive aspects that they have been developed and maintained by people. On their own they lack the cultural tools to address issues related to the common good of environmental conservation and sustainability. The individual must drive technology, corporations, financial institutions and government culture into a sustainable future. It is up to us as individuals to do this - no one else will, no one else can and it is our democratic responsibility to do so. In 2010 the Sun Fair will once again be held on the Oak Lawn at The University of Western Australia overlooking the beautiful Matilda Bay on the Swan River.

Invitation to participate

We invite you to join with us as a sponsor in this highly successful annual event which has demonstrated such strong growth since its inception five years ago. Your participation will be a public demonstration of your concern for the challenges which face our environment and your willingness to promote change and to make a difference.

Most importantly enjoy the fair.

Leonie Wight, Fair Project Manager
Phone Fax (08) 6278 4067

Mobile 0404 942 443
Email leonie.wight@perthsunfair.com.au

Jonathon Thwaites, Fair Co-ordinator, W.A. Convenor of the ATA
Mb: 0419 924 355
Email jonathon.thwaites@perthsunfair.com.au

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