Green Festival | New York

Thank You NYC!

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 22:25:07 GMT

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Green Festival began 2012 with a bang, celebrating Earth Day weekend

Celebrate Earth Day Sunday April 22 at NYC Green Festival!

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Happy Earth Day!

Thousands participated Saturday, and the celebration of sustainability continues today at NYC Green Festival! Head on down to Javits North and celebrate Earth Day with fantastic speakers, exhibitors, kids eco-crafts, earth friendly fashion, local vegetarian organic food and more!

Saturday was amazing as NYC, Brooklyn, Queens, and beyond came together under one roof to celebrate community, health, and leading

Vote for Your Favorite Ford Community Green Grant Finalist at NYC Green Festival

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 21:59:51 GMT

This weekend at NYC Green Festival, Ford will announce the winner of a $5,000 Green Grant! Many project ideas were submitted, each with unique, actionable ideas to better NYC and its surrounding communities. The decision was tough, but the five finalists have been chosen!

Come to NYC Green Festival this weekend April 21-22 at Javits Center North and vote for your

NYC Green Festival Launches This Weekend

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Our First NYC Green Festival is only days away! Join us this weekend, April 21-22 at Javits Center North!

Connect with your local community to find ideas and innovations that help you take the next green steps in your life. Hundreds of speakers, exhibitors, DIY workshops, films, eco-fashion designs, cooking demos, kid’s activities and more will inspire your actions to make

Official NYC Green Festival After Party at GreenHouse

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 20:14:46 GMT

Everyone is invited to NYC Green Festivals official after party at GREENHOUSE, New York City’s first eco-friendly nightlife destination!

Featuring socially conscious hip-hop band Brown Rice Family, MC Sa-Roc, Squala Orphan and DJ Butta L., as well as special GreenHouse DJ. 50% of the proceeds benefit Green Festivals.

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NBC New York Profiles NYC Regional Director, Alix Davidson

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:29:24 GMT

Our own NYC Green Festival Regional Director, Alix Davidson, was profiled on NBC New York last night, to kick off Earth Week and spread the word about NYC Green Festival this weekend at Javits North!

Hitch an Eco-Friendly Ride to Green Festival

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 15:53:48 GMT

Want an eco-friendly ride to make your way to NYC Green Festival? Revolution Rickshaws is offering FREE pedicab transport service to Javits Center North from Penn Station at 33rd St & 8th Ave on April 21 and 22! Look for our Green Festival billboard, ambassadors, and Green Festival-themed pedicabs for a complimentary ride to Green Festival.

Look out for our Green Festival-themed

Repax Bike Giveaway in NYC

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:38:23 GMT

Repax provides a smarter way to move by delivering sustainable packing and moving supplies. They also promote a smarter way to commute, which is why Repax is giving away a brand new bike at NYC Green Festival!

T.H.R.E.A.D.S. Eco-Fashion Show, Presented by Conscious Living TV

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 19:48:33 GMT

From everyday eco-wear, to Fair Trade fashion and green haute couture, New York City Green Festival is thrilled to host the T.H.R.E.A.D.S. Eco-Fashion Show, presented by Conscious Living TV.

T.H.R.E.A.D.S. is a cutting-edge runway show highlighting the continuum of eco-conscious, fair trade fashion.

Curated and produced by award-winning fashion mavens Michael Bianca Alexander of Conscious

Van Jones' New Book, "Rebuild the Dream" Launches April 4th!

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 21:27:38 GMT

Let’s help Rebuild the Dream reach the Best Seller List!

Van Jones' new book, Rebuild the Dream, hits the shelves on April 4th, the anniversary of MLK’s assassination. Pre-orders are available now.

Pre-order your copy of Rebuild the Dream and bring it to Green Festival. Join Van Jones on the Main Stage for his talk,“Rebuild the Dream: The Next American

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