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For A Second Consecutive Year, Green Festival Flourished in the Tri-State Area on Earth Day Weekend

May 2

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Green Festival, the nation’s largest, longest running green consumer event, returned to New York for an energizing and powerful show with a feast for all senses and everything green.

POST-EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

WHO: (Includes)Reverend Billy and the Earthalujah Choir, Sara Moulton, Parsons the New School for Design, Eileen Fisher, FORD Motor Company, Frances Moore Lappé, Rev. Lennox Yearwood, Jr., Mark Terceck and John Perkins

HIGHLIGHTS:

The biggest “party with a purpose” brought out a crowd of more than 20,000, and opened with a jubilant EARTHALUJAH from sustainable preacher Reverend Billy and his Earthalujah Choir.

This year’s festival features engaging and inspiring panel discussions with such notable experts as Sara Moulton of Good Morning America and PBS, who led a lively locavore discussion and recipe demonstration in front of a standing room-only crowd. Jennifer Welser of Je and Jo Comestibles led the audience through making an easy organic inside-out ice cream sandwich, and Sacha Dunn of Common Good and Co. shared her earth-friendly (and budget-friendly) tips for creating simple home cleaning products.

The Green Festival marketplace was host to over 250 exciting eco-friendly companies, including many innovative local and national businesses – such as vegan bath products from the Fanciful Fox, Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps, Daiya Vegan Cheese, eco-friendly fashion from Tomi Otee, Eco-Friendly Printer, Joulebody, Theo Chocolate, Emmy’s Organics, and more.

Green Festival set up the catwalk for two sustainably chic and innovative fashion collections.  On Sunday, celebrated designer, Eileen Fisher presented a unique experience from her coveted “the & Collection” modeled by 8 eco influencers in addition to her sustainable initiative “We’d Like Our Clothes Back Now Thanks Very Much.”  On Saturday, students from Parsons the New School for Design showcased their avante-garde collection, refashioned from landfill-bound materials.

It was Happy Hour all weekend long in the exclusive organic beer and wine pavilion, as attendees mixed and mingled while enjoying the best in organic and sustainable beverages.

Green Festival partner FORD Motor Company held their Community Green Grant competition at the Javits Center for five local non-profits to have the chance to win $5,000 towards their cause. This year’s winner was the New York Coalition for Healthy School Lunches. Four runners-up each received $1,000.

FORD also provided attendees the opportunity to test drive their latest innovative line of hybrid and electric vehicles in their Ride and Drive Experience.

The Clif Bar Bike Valet was just as bustling, with many attendees riding their bikes to the festival and parking with the valet for free admission.

Green Festival’s Resource Recovery team recovered an impressive 94% of all trash from the weekend festival. Trash was diligently sorted, recycled, and diverted from landfills. It’s always the goal of Green Festival to be as close to zero waste as possible.

The Green Festival team is currently in preparation for the Chicago Green Festival coming up on May 18th and 19th at the famed Navy Pier.

For any questions, additional information, or photos, please contact Elizabeth Carter at (646) 675-0176 or elizabeth@organicworkspr.com

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BUDDHA REIKI celebrates Earth Day Weekend in New York City

Apr 15

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BUDDHA REIKI WATER will be raising the vibe in New York City at the Green Festival April 19th-21st

SAN FRANCISCO – April 9, 2013 today BUDDHA REIKI announced they will be celebrating Earth Day weekend with a booth at the Green Festival in New York City. The New York City Green Festival celebrates green community with the largest, most diverse and trusted place for learning, shopping, networking and having fun. Come get chi charged at booth #507 at the Javits Center North.

BUDDHA REIKI CHI [BRC] is the revolutionary beverage that premiered the fourth quarter of 2012 at the Green Festival in San Francisco and Los Angeles. BRC is pristine spring water charged with Life Force Energy by a Reiki Master. BRC is known to increase energy levels, lift mood and enlighten. “Be Energized. Be Happy. Be Enlightened.”

“BRC was incredibly well received in San Francisco and Los Angeles. We had people try the water and come back and buy it by the case. People want to feel good in mind body and spirit and BRC meets that need in a fun, efficient and earth friendly way. Having lived in New York City for several years I have a feeling that New Yorkers are going to respond extremely well to BRC. Our beverage is about living life on a higher frequency and New Yorkers are keen to that vibe.” Paige Lee Baron, founder and CEO of BUDDHA REIKI, LLC.

Reiki is the Japanese art of channeling chi or life force energy to increase well-being in mind, body and spirit. Yoga and acupuncture are two well-known systems of benefiting from healthy chi flow. Reiki is a more direct approach to increasing ones chi and has recently received a lot of attention from celebrities, high profile doctors and Olympians. Dr. Oz declared to his TV audience that Reiki was his #1 alternative therapy and he has even used a Reiki Master during open heart surgery.

BRC’s pristine spring water is sourced from the Sierra Nevada Mountains and it is done so in an environmentally friendly fashion. The water manufacturing is 65% solar powered and has a zero carbon footprint. Recyclable BPA free plastic is used and all materials are sourced within 150 miles of the plant. The water receives a Reiki treatment after bottling and the resulting taste is beyond pristine. A Los Angeles customer remarked BRC “tastes like love!”

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About Buddha Reiki:

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BUDDHA REIKI Press
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Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, BUDDHA REIKI is a conscious minded company that is on a mission to help people raise their vibe and thrive. Science and Sages are in agreement that we are vibrational beings amidst a vibrational universe. BUDDHA REIKI helps people tune into that reality and take quantum leaps with their well-being. BUDDHA REIKI was founded by Reiki Master Paige Lee Baron. Paige Lee received a master’s degree from NYU in Real Estate Development and left a career at a private investment firm to follow her dream of bringing a chi charged beverage to the world.

To learn more about BUDDHA REIKI please direct your consciousness to www.BuddhaReiki.com Namaste!

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Dhana EcoKids to Attend NYC Green Festival

Apr 3

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Tween Organic Fashion Giveaway Planned for Booth #807

Mill Valley, CA, April 1, 2013 – Award winning sustainable clothing manufacturer Dhana EcoKids will offer a unique product at the New York Green Festival at Javits Center North April 19-21: organic and sustainable fashion for children ages 4-12. The company will be holding drawings for their 100% organic “Tree” t-shirts (featuring tree images made up of 10 inspiring words) throughout the second two days of the festival, along with a grand prize drawing for $100 worth of Dhana EcoKids merchandise on Sunday, April 21st.

Dhana EcoKids fills a gap in the market for organic clothing, offering hard-to-find eco-couture for children who have outgrown their toddler clothing, but are not yet big enough to wear adult fashions. “There was almost nothing available for older kids,” recalls the company’s founder and CEO, Shamini Dhana, of her efforts to find sustainable clothing for her first born child in 2008. “So I decided to do something about it. Older kids deserve the comfort of organic clothing, too! And it’s important for them to understand the connection between the planet’s health and the clothes they wear.”

Raised in Singapore and possessing family and business contacts spanning the earth, the former banker-turned-designer drew on her international connections to create a brand that is truly global. Dhana EcoKids clothing incorporates artwork from international artists, inspired by different cultures around the world. The company also partners with non-profits, including 1% for the Planet and the arts education organization Kiddo!, to help contribute to planetary culture and sustainability. Dhana hopes that her brand will empower kids to become responsible citizens of the world through the clothes they wear.

The Dhana EcoKids Spring/Summer 2013-14 Collection includes a selection of girls’ tops and dresses, along with boys’ polos, tanks and t-shirts, all made sustainably from 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton and eco-friendly dyes and manufactured ethically and with respect for both people and planet.

In keeping with the company’s tagline, “We’re Wearin’ the World,” each Dhana collection incorporates art from a different international artist, inspired by a particular place or culture on Earth. The 2013-14 Collection features the work of Irish artist Elaine Murphy, who chose to depict the wildflowers and renewable energy scene of California. The collection gained international attention last December, when Dhana EcoKids was selected as one of the top 3 companies worldwide for innovation in children’s wear at the 2012 SOURCE Awards for Sustainable Fashion.

Dhana EcoKids fashions can be seen online at www.DhanaEcoKids.com, and will be available for viewing and purchase at Booth #807 at this year’s Green Festival. CEO Shamini Dhana will be available to speak to the press the afternoon of Thursday, April 18th- Sunday, April 21st. Wholesale buyers are encouraged to visit Booth #807 during the Green Festival’s NYC B2B Green Trade Day on Friday, April 19th, free to qualified personnel.

For more information, please contact Dhana EcoKids at (800)840-5431, or email info@dhanaecokids.com.

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TOMI OTEE to Recycle Textiles During NYC Green Festival

Apr 3

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Sustainable sports chic fashion & philanthropic textile recycling company encourages visitors to recycle old fabrics at Javitz Center during Earth Day Weekend to benefit local charities.

tomi_oteeNEW YORK – APRIL 3, 2013 TOMI OTEE is excited to announce the presence of its Positive Impact initiative, the first program in the USA to dedicated to golf’s textile sustainability, during the Green Festival during Earth Day at the Javitz center April 19-21. TOMI OTEE will be front and center during the show, at booth #601 (the first one as you come in past registration) and visitors are encouraged to bring their used clothing to recycle at the bin in the lobby of the Javitz Center, next to the registration area.

As the premier ecofriendly golf apparel brand, TOMI OTEE is a pioneer and leader in the full supply chain integration of sustainable and ethical practices in the golf and sports chic fashion industry. TOMI OTEE’s goal is to influence consumers to think sustainably in their practice of golf and in their consuming habits allthewhile looking good in fashionable clothing.

The Positive Impact program is the first dedicated program focused on providing golf facilities the ability to collect used textile from their members and participants, and receive in exchange a certification of the total weight of textiles saved from landfills and of the CO2 emissions saved. This allows participating facilities to achieve at least a zero impact on the environment from textiles.

The Positive Impact program goes beyond the zero impact on the environment from textiles. TOMI OTEE is partnering US wide with local charities that focus on children, education and golf, to give back all of its textile collection profits. In the New York metropolitan area, TOMI OTEE is proud to partner with The First Tee of Metropolitan New York, and will be organizing events involving and educating both the children and the textile donors throughout the year.

TOMI OTEE has an exclusive partnership with USAGAIN to serve all golf facilities in the USA. USAgain is a leading US for-profit company that collects unwanted textiles and resells them in the U.S. and abroad, effectively diverting millions of pounds of clothing from landfills. In 2011 alone, USAGAIN collected nearly 60 million pounds of discarded clothing.

TOMI OTEE’s president, Thomas Ferre commented:”We’re very excited about showcasing this program during Green Festival on Earth Day weekend at the JavitzCenter. We have already partnered with great charities throughout the tristate area, who also use the program as an educational tool. The program is very successful and we are constantly adding new clubs to our list of hosts.”

Thomas concluded “We’re very proud and excited about this program unique in the world, and we’re excited to see all the events the children will be planning around the collection at participating clubs and during Earth Day, it’s going to be an exciting year!”.

About TOMI OTEE LLC

Since 2011, TOMI OTEE (www.tomiotee.com) has pioneered a golf lifestyle by the way it connects its consumers with their passion in terms of fashion, of responsibility and of community engagement. TOMI OTEE also is currently available for sale US wide, in Korea and in France. For more information please email: contact@tomiotee.com or visit www.tomiotee.com

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Green Festival, the Largest, Longest-Running Green Consumer Event, Returns to the Javits Center North, April 19-21, 2013

Jan 31

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The premier name in sustainability events will take place in LEED-certified North Pavilion of New York’s Javits Center; features national and local speakers, workshops, vendors and cultural programming.

nyc_overviewNEW YORK, NY – The nation’s largest and most trusted green living event will kick off its 12th year by bringing the New York City green community together at the Green Festival for the second time. Featured at the weekend-long show will be leaders in the environmental community, including speakers, entrepreneurs and activists as well as an organic beer and wine pavilion and a unique marketplace of more than 300 eco-friendly businesses, featuring the latest and greatest in sustainable products and services.

Held in the LEED-certified North Pavilion of the Jacob Javits Center, Green Festival is the only green event that screens exhibitors for their commitment to sustainability, ecological balance and social justice using co-producer, Green America’s green business standards.

Green Festival will launch its first New York City business-to-business (B2B) Green Trade Day on Friday, April 19, 2013 from 3-7 P.M. at Javits Center North. The afternoon will allow retail and wholesale buyers to conduct business with Green Festival exhibitors before they open its doors to consumers.

NYC Green Festival 2013 Program Highlights:

  • Ford Ride and Drive opportunities
  • Do-It-Yourself Workshops
  • Good Food Stage & cooking demos
  • Green Kid’s Zone
  • Green Jobs and Careers
  • Responsible Investing
  • Green Business Opportunities
  • Renewable Energy
  • Beer and Wine Pavilion
  • Organic Local Food
  • Community Action
  • Sierra Club Green Films
  • Youth Programs
  • Local musicians
  • Keynote speakers

WHERE:        Javits Center North: 655 West 34th Street, New York, NY, 10001

WHEN:           SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 2013: 10:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.

SUNDAY, APRIL 21 2013: 11:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.

B2B Green Trade Day – FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2013: 3:00-7:00 P.M.

TICKETS:      Free admission for anyone who rides his or her bike and parks with the bike valet.

$15- 25 for a full weekend pass. Tickets can be purchased online at www.greenfestivals.org  or at the show. All tickets provide access to exhibit floor, workshops, speakers and films.

To exhibit, please call (828) 333-9403 x300. For volunteer opportunities, visit greenfestivals.org/volunteer. 

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New York City Proposing Adding Greenhouses to Rooftops

Apr 11

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nyc rooftop farmingIt might be hard to think of a place like New York City as farmland, but rooftops all across one of the most populated metropolitan areas in the world could soon become fields of green, if an environmental proposal gets a  thumbs up.

The proposed zoning changes would allow more greenhouses to be built on commercial buildings, and permit open air farms on both commercial and residential spaces, all to promote the development of local urban food production and to help grow jobs.

“This proposal is part of a larger proposal called ‘Zone Green’, which is a package of zoning changes that would make it easier for people to make existing and new buildings greener,” Howard Slatkin, director of Sustainability and Deputy Director for Strategic Planning for the Department of City Planning in New York says.

“The proposal would remove obstacles that exist in zoning to doing certain things that we know people want to do today, and rooftop farming is one of those.”

Slatkin says that there are buildings in and around New York City that have large flat roofs, particularly in industrial neighborhoods where a rooftop greenhouse would not interfere with any of the other building systems. “There are people who are already doing this today, but they run into a zoning height limits or a zoning floor area limit,” he says.

One example of rooftop farming success is Gotham Greens in Brooklyn, which yields over 100 tons of produce year-round, selling to local grocers and restaurants.  Owners say they are in support of the zoning changes so that they can expand, and build more rooftop gardens, as well as see other businesses thrive.

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April Forum: The Hit List – The Top Tips to Green NYC Buildings

Mar 29

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NYS P2IAre you a homeowner, commercial property owner or property manager concerned with increasing energy costs?

Are you a contractor, architect, interior designer or real estate broker whose clients have asked about green buildings?

Do you plan to renovate, buy or develop a building?

Come hear The Top 10 Tips to make NYC Buildings Greener!  Learn ways you could improve your building investments, prevent the loss of energy and money, and be environmentally conscious by constructing, renovating and maintaining green buildings!

Join GreenHomeNYC for a “Green Building 101.”  Our panel will discuss their top 10 tips to:

  • reduce energy and water use;
  • improve occupant health, safety and comfort with non-toxic, reusable and recycled building materials;
  • prevent waste and pollution.

Attendees will also receive a coupon with Build It Green!NYC, the only non-profit retail warehouse of salvaged and surplus building materials in New York City.

Where: Trespa Design Center, 62 Greene Street, NYC

When: April 18th, 6:30-8pm.  Doors open at 6pm, please arrive early as we will start promptly at 6pm!

Please RSVP, seating is limited.

Our speakers include:

Energy Efficiency: Dan Rieber, Weatherization Director, Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation

Green Materials: Charlotte Matthews, Vice President – Sustainability, Related Companies

Waste Prevention: Dave Hirschler, Deputy Director of Waste Prevention NYC Department of Sanitation Bureau of Waste Prevention, Reuse, and Recycling

Who should attend: Building owners, developers, property managers, homeowners, contractors, architects, interior designers, building materials distributors/retailers, real estate brokers. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, there’s something here for everyone!

It doesn’t end there: If you have further questions about the green building tips, you can email us. This forum will also be recorded, and will be available in full on our website.  For those in a hurry, we will also be posting short YouTube versions of the speakers’ top ten green building tips on our website and at events throughout the city.  Please check back and share them with friends and colleagues, and Like us on Facebook!

Funding provided by the NYS Pollution Prevention Institute through a grant from the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation.  Any opinions, finding, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Environmental Conservation

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Green Festival and Ford Motor Company to Award $5,000 Grant to Best Local, Innovative and Actionable Idea from NYC Non-Profits and Community Leaders

Mar 23

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Local companies may submit their ideas until April 13, 2012; winner to be announced at first annual Green Festival in NYC, April 21-22, 2012 at Javits Center North

 

WHAT:  Ford Motor Company and Green Festival call for local non-profits and community leaders to enter sustainable, forward-thinking project proposals to receive the $5,000 Ford Community Green Grant. No idea is too big or small to be considered and the deadline for entries is April 13, 2012. Festival attendees will choose their favorite proposal from a group of finalists determined by a Ford Motor Company and Green Festival panel. Votes will be tallied on-site and the grant winner will be announced on the final day of the first annual Green Festival in New York on Sunday, April 22, 2012.

Prestigious philanthropic companies and start-up non-profits have received Ford Community Green Grants; 2011 recipients include:

 

WHEN:           Submission Deadline: Friday, April 13, 2012

                        Winner Announced: Sunday, April 22, 2012

 

TO APPLY:    Submit your idea to communitygreengrant@actionpartners.com

Or mail to:        Attn: Community Green Grant

3020 Carbon Place, Suite 300
Boulder, CO 80301

 

ABOUT GREEN FESTIVAL:         

Held in the LEED-certified North Pavilion of the Jacob Javits Center, Green Festival is the only green event that screens exhibitors for their commitment to sustainability, ecological balance and social justice using co-producer, Green America’s green business standards. This is Green Festival’s premiere year in New York City. Green Festival runs from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 21 and from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 22.

For more information, visit http://www.action-marketing-group.com/greengrant/.

Contest offered and open only to legal residents of the U.S. & D.C., 18 or older, who have not previously been a recipient of the Ford Community Green Grant.  Starts on 3/1/12, Prizes (5): a $5,000 local grant (awarded as a check), which will be awarded to one winning local community or organization within 50 miles of each Green Festival city, subject to verification and final approval of Sponsors.  Limit one entry per person.  Limit one prize per community.  By entering, Entrants grant Sponsors a license in and to all submission materials and ideas.  The number of eligible Finalists may vary among Festivals in Sponsors’ absolute discretion.  Finalists MUST attend respective Festival in order to present their entry, or else will be disqualified.  Contest subject to official rules, at http://www.action-marketing-group.com/greengrant/. Void where prohibited.

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'CODEPINK' Protesters Rally in Beverly Hills Against Bank Foreclosures

Mar 12

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“In recognition of International Women’s Day on March 8, protesters wearing superhero costumes rallied outside a Beverly Hills Bank of America branch Thursday in support of women and families who have lost their homes due to bank foreclosures.

“It’s International Women’s Day. This is the day women get to come together and say what doesn’t work in our society,” said protester Laurie Kaufman, who dressed up as Superwoman Occupy. “Bank of America is one of those things. They’re too big to fail but they’re too big to exist. The president couldn’t stop them and neither could Congress. So we’re calling on all superheroes to come out, save the day and stand up for the little person.”

The event was coordinated by CODEPINK, a women-initiated grassroots social justice movement. The rally took place at the Bank of America branch at 9454 Wilshire Blvd. Similar protests were held at Bank of America branches in New York City. Also taking part in the rallies were the groups Women Occupy, Rainforest Action Network, Public Citizen and Green Festival.”

‘CODEPINK’ Protesters Rally in Beverly Hills Against Bank Foreclosures via Beverly Hills Patch

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NEW YORK CITY WELCOMES LARGEST GREEN CONSUMER EVENT, GREEN FESTIVAL, APRIL 21 & 22

Mar 1

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The inaugural New York Green Festival launches April 21-22 at Javits Center North

In Its First New York Appearance and In Time to Celebrate Earth Day, Green Festival Will Showcase 300 Exhibitors, Offer Ford Ride-and-Drives of New Hybrid, Present a Green Economy Expo.

 Featuring:  Guest Speakers Russell Simmons, Dylan Ratigan and Amy Goodman

 

New York, NY (February 28, 2012) – Move over St. Patrick’s Day, Earth Day weekend will be awash with green in New York City as the nation’s premier eco-living event, Green Festival, makes its Big Apple debut April 21-22, 2012. The new LEED-certified Javits Center North Wing will host the event, which will feature hundreds of eco-innovators, guest speakers including author, Van Jones, entrepreneurs, Russell Simmons, Dylan Ratigan and Chris Yura, as well as activist, Amy Goodman, Ford’s latest hybrid vehicle, a Green Economy Expo sponsored through UrbanGoGreen, an organic beer and wine pavilion and the Green Marketplace featuring vendors from across the country, delicious gourmet vegan and vegetarian food, innovative workshops, and cultural programming.

A joint project of Green America and Global Exchange, Green Festival is a non-profit event that celebrates a ten-year milestone with over one million attendees in eight cities. The NYC event is expected to draw more than 20,000 people whose passion for green living and enthusiasm for learning new sustainability tools are matched by the exhibitors’ commitment to environmental sustainability and social justice using Green America’s green business standards.

“We affectionately refer to Green Festival as the largest party with a purpose,” said Denise Hamler, Green Festival Director “Whether you come to shop, learn, network or experience art and music, Green Festival has it all; it’s a great place to celebrate what’s working in our communities and find the sustainable solutions that fit your lifestyle. This unique experience celebrates positive solutions that work on the community level as well as national and global solutions.”

Green Festival is the largest sustainability event in the US with over 125 national and local speakers presenting keynotes, workshops, and cultural programming. The Green Kids Pavilion offers play and learning for the under 12 set who want to grow as green individuals. The Green Marketplace features 300 green and socially responsible businesses and organizations. Attendees browse everything from green, non-toxic home furnishings to eco-clothing to Fair Trade gifts, children’s toys and much more.

Attendees of all ages can learn at the hands-on DIY workshops and gain practical green tips to apply to everyday life. Networking opportunities throughout the weekend will allow attendees to experience what’s trending in green jobs and green businesses at the Green Business and Urban Go Green Pavilions.

On Saturday, April 21, Green Festival will host a bike tour of the Old Croton Aqueduct from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Participants will meet at the Green Festival Bike Valet and join aqueduct expert, Matthew Malina of NYC H2O, for a guided tour of NYC’s historic waterworks and a scenic seven-mile bike ride. The aqueduct is an incredible work of engineering that delivered 40 million gallons of clean drinking water daily to a city that hosted epidemics of disease and devastating fires.

Additional highlights include:

  • Ford Ride and Drive opportunities
  • Good Food Stage with hands-on cooking demos, featuring Pooja Mottl, Leslie Durso and Tanya Fields
  • Do-It-Yourself Workshops
  • Green Kid’s Zone
  • Fair Trade and Green Business
  • Green Jobs and Careers
  • Green Investing
  • Renewable Energy
  • Beer and Wine Garden
  • Organic Local Food
  • Community Action
  • Green Films
  • Youth Programs
  • Roving acoustic musicians
  • Keynote speakers include: Russell Simmons, Van Jones, Amy Goodman, Dylan Ratigan, Francis Moore Lappe, John Perkins, Katrina vanden Heuvel, Josh Silver, Dr. Benjamin Chavis, David DeGraw and more tba

New York City Green Festival will be held on April 21-22, 2012. Doors open Saturday, April 21, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.and Sunday, April 22, 2012 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Javits Center is located at 655 West 34th Street, New York, NY.

Free admission for anyone who rides a bike to the event and parks with the bike valet, youth under eighteen, adults over sixty five, union members, volunteers and Green America and Global Exchange members.

Key partners and sponsors include: Ford, Clif Bar, Earth Balance, Nature’s Path, Calvert, Manitoba Harvest, The New York Times and Repax.

 

For more information about Green Festival NYC, please visit www.GreenFestivals.org. To exhibit:

828-333-9403 x 300. Apply to speak:  www.greenfestivals.org/apply-to-speak.   For partnerships:  www.greenfestivals.org/become-a-partner

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About Green America

Green America is a national nonprofit organization founded in 1982, providing the economic strategies, organizing power and practicing tools for businesses and individuals to address today’s social and environmental problems. Its Green Business Network is the largest national network of businesses screened for their social and environmental responsibility.

About Global Exchange

Global Exchange is a membership-based international human rights organization dedicated to promoting social, economic and environmental justice around the world. Since its founding in 1988, Global Exchange has successfully increased public awareness of root causes of injustice while building international partnerships and mobilizing for change.

About Seven-Star, Inc.
Seven-Star, Inc. is the nation’s premier green full-service event company focusing exclusively on green events. Since 1999, Seven-Star has provided turn-key green event services for environmentally responsible and socially respectful (eR/sR) festivals, trade and consumer expositions, conferences and concerts. Events include the greening of the 2007 International Live Earth events, 2008 Democratic National Convention events, and Green Festivals. Seven-Star is the first event company to win the EPA’s Gold Waste Wise Award for Excellence in recognition for their proprietary system of event waste diversion, which has consistently achieved greater than 92%.

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