[Reader-list] EcoJam: A Design For Sustainability MakeAThon for those excited to solve social problems

[Kabir Khan]

The Alternative <http://thealternative.in> is an online magazine on
sustainable living and social impact. We strive to make sustainability an
everyday conversation through choices we can make in our daily lives - from
food to travel - in a way that lends itself to positive social impact.

We are delighted to announce the '*Eco Jam*', a 24-hour Design MakeAThon
bringing together students and young working professionals with varied
skills and backgrounds along with design experts, social organisations,
communities and NGOs to create solutions in a first-in-Bangalore event to
create innovative solutions to address Sustainability challenges.

Powered by Electric Car makers *Mahindra Reva*, the EcoJam is organised by The
Alternative <http://thealternative.in> along with Workbench Projects
<https://www.facebook.com/workbenchprojects>and Sattva Consulting
<http://sattva.co.in>, *on November 22-23rd at RBANMS High School, Ulsoor.*

Winning team gets an opportunity to win Rs. 20,000 to bring their solutions
to life by prototyping and piloting with the support of the MakerSpace in
Halasuru, Bangalore and our team of experts and social organisations.

The theme for the MakeAThon is *Sustainable Urban Mobility* which could be
interesting to a lot of people on this group. The EcoJam is open to
students across disciplines and young working professionals - anyone
interested in working on sustainability solutions.

More information on the MakeAThon and registration is here:
http://goo.gl/yEmMOh

The EcoJam is taking place at *The Green Bazaar*, a weekend market that
occurs every alternate month, celebrates earth-friendly living. We curate a
market featuring the best of local organic products, chemical-free
wholesome food, upcycled fashion, handmade native crafts, children's toys,
books, apparel, waste/water/energy management solutions - a variety of
sustainable products that can power everyday living.


Not just a market, the Green Bazaar is also a thriving space for
conversations and engagement around sustainability through DIY workshops, a
dedicated children's corner, panel discussions and more.


The 8th Edition of the Green Bazaar: Design Matters
<http://www.thealternative.in/lifestyle/green-bazaar-8-design-matters-november-22nd-23rd-2014-rbanms-ground-ulsoor/>
brings
together experts in sustainable design, innovative products, ideas and
conversations and a diverse mix of people from artists and entrepreneurs to
conscious consumers and young children, providing a fitting backdrop to the
first *EcoJam*.

We look forward to seeing a lot of young people at the MakeAThon. Do let us
know if you need any more information.

Warmly,
Aarti

*Aarti Mohan*
Editor-in-Chief, The Alternative
aarti.mohan at thealternative.in  | Skype: rtmohan  | Off: (080) 4110 1261
http://thealternative.in - Media platform on Sustainable Living and Social
Impact