Blooming Futures is a leading environmental group promoting truly sustainable biofuels, in particular the use of Vegetable Oil, or Pure Plant Oil (PPO) technologies.

Blooming Futures will also provide power for Blooming Bottoms the first Real Nappy innovation at a UK festival. No longer will festival-goers have to bring disposable nappies to enjoy the festival with their very small children. Instead get your real washable nappies on site and deposit them back at our green powered onsite laundry. Also find information on how you can use a similar service when you return home. bloomingutures.com

The Phone Co-op is the UK´s only telecommunications co-operative, procuring telecommunications services on behalf of its customers, many of whom are co-operatives, charities and other not-for-profit organisations. The Phone Co-op´s service has been taken up by over 15,000 customers, including Christian Aid, Amnesty International, Triodos Bank, the Centre for Alternative Technology, Midcounties Co-operative Society, Salford City Council and Unison. As a co-operative owned by its customer members, The Phone Co-op distributes any profits which are not re-invested back to members via a dividend based on each member´s spend and through a loan fund which supports other co-operatives. thephone.coop

Nestled in the hillsides of Southern Snowdonia is one of the world's most renowned eco-centres, the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT), featuring interactive displays and practical examples of sustainable living, renewable energy and organic gardening. CAT takes a refreshingly positive look at environmental issues and offers practical solutions to help us lessen our impact on the environment.

CAT offers a variety of services and experiences, covering all aspects of sustainable living. Our short residential courses on renewable energy, environmentally friendly building techniques, and water and sanitation solutions can help you learn more about sustainable ways of living, and allow you to put your ideas into practice. The Graduate School of the Environment (GSE) offers a range of inspirational post-graduate programmes. A unique combination of leading professionals, academics and authors create innovative solutions at Europe's leading Environmental centre.

CAT's free Information service answers enquiries on all aspects of sustainable living - our expert advisers are available by phone, email and in person when you visit the Centre. cat.org.uk

Bought to you by Simply Washing, a new ethical brand of environmentally-friendly washing powder, and ISE Appliances the Worlds most sustainable washing machines (highest efficiency rating / last the longest). Come and clean your clothes, be entertained, have a bite to eat, get given free sample washing powder and you could even win one of the washing machines! simplywashing.com

We are an architects practice based in a beautiful valley of the Cotswolds, as architects we have been involved in eco-projects for 20 years and, as the very real pressure to focus on preserving the fragility of our environment increases, we are in turn extremely passionate about helping to promote an ethical, spiritual and sustainable vision of future living.

Come and find us in our unique star shaped tent. It has been designed by Gordon Clarke to showcase both our commitment to organic and ecological design. It is made from natural cotton, all the materials have been locally sourced and it was manufactured within our local community. It is a star shape with 8 points, this has a universal symbolism of balance, harmony, and cosmic order. Within this space we hope to develop a deeper understanding of these issues with design in mind, through discussion and interactive awareness raising.

There will be a programme of workshops and design advice offered throughout the day free of charge from qualified architects and other professionals in this area. We will be available to answer specific questions around the implementation of very practical solutions in day-to-day life, from basic environmental energy saving devices to full-scale eco-builds.

We are on a continuous journey to develop our lifestyles in a direction that makes significant differences to our communities and to our environment. It is our belief that we must take the time to focus on these issues and we feel that the festival scene offers a perfect environment in which to engage with open-minded, creative individuals who will want to increase their knowledge and share ideas and inspiration for a positive future. gcarchitects.co.uk

Mooncup is the healthy alternative to tampons, rated 'Best Buy' in a review of all sanitary products by the Ethical Consumer magazine. The average woman uses at least 10,000 throwaway tampons and pads in her lifetime. Or, if she's in the know, she uses just one Mooncup which lasts for years. No hassle with different absorbencies, no need to carry spares and no packaging, applicators or backing strips to dispose of every month. No exposure to pesticides or bleaches, or monthly expense either.

Popular with women worldwide, the Mooncup is greener, cheaper and healthier. Manufactured in the UK for a small ethical business, too. Come visit us at the Green Innovations field at the Sunrise festival to find out more. mooncup.co.uk

    

V3 Power are a workers cooperative that build and run courses in how to build small scale wind turbines. The design (from Hugh Piggot) is low tech and can be built from scratch in a workshop from materials that aren't hard to come by - the blades are carved from wood, the alternator includes magnets and hand wound coils cast in resin, and everything is held together by a mounting welded together from steel. The materials used are reclaimed or recycled where possible, and using hand tools for the majority of the build makes for a robust, easily fixable and low carbon design. The design can also be adapted to various sizes and wind conditions. Through runnning courses the knowledge of the design is spread rather than the machine itself so the turbines can be maintained and repaired by whoever installs them, reducing reliance on an external organisation and increasing self sufficiency.

Come have a chat to V3 in the green innovations area: discuss the design and where the materials are sourced from, have a go at using a drawknife to carve a blade from wood, learn about generating, storing and using off grid renewable power, or even charge your phone from the power of the wind! v3power.co.uk

We provide a practical demonstration of solar hot water technology - showing how sunlight can heat water for your household needs.

We run free workshops explaining the basic principles behind this clean and sustainable technology, and we show you the inner workings of a clip-fin solar collector, providing hands-on experience of the skills required to construct one yourself.

We also provide information and advice on other ways of using solar energy, and can help put you in touch with commercial suppliers, educational establishments, and a network of activists and enthusiasts who might want to be involved in your projects! networkforsustainability.org