MyOpolis  Help Build Greenopolis |
CHICAGO GREEN FESTIVAL: May 17-18, 2008
Submitted by Co-op America on Mon, 04/28/2008 - 6:42pm.
Green roofs galore, 12,000 acres devoted to public parks and waterfront space, four city projects rated "Platinum" (the highest rating) by the U.S. Green Building Council...wow! It's been amazing to watch Chicago transorm itself from Smog Central to a leading U.S. green city. What better way to celebrate what's going well than with Chicago Green Festival 2008!!!
- Over 350 diverse local and national green businesses displaying and selling eco-friendly, fair trade and sustainable products.
- Over 150 visionary speakers - Green films - Fair trade pavilion - Yoga and movement classes - Kids' zone - Delicious, organic beer, wine and cuisine - Live music
Register/Exhibit/Partner/Present/Volunteer
Bring Books!
Better World Books and Green Festival are partnering to offer $5 off Green Festival admission to attendees who bring in 3 or more books. Your donated books will be sold on BetterWorld.com to help fund girls' scholarships in developing countries in Asia through Room to Read. www.roomtoread.org
Experience Past Green Festivals
Supported By The City of Chicago, the Chicago Department of Environment, and the Host Committee
Have fun amongst the green roofs, Jocelyn --- Online Campaign Outreach Intern Co-op America »
Bookmark This Page |
Featured Thought Leader As we stand on the precipice of 2009, perhaps we should think about the future. And part of that thinking may involve re-thinking the whole concept of futures as they apply to investments. Right now the concept of futures is really one of gambli... Green Tips
Speaking of GreenLatest Post
Okay, okay so it’s a bit later than expected. But I really wanted to tell you guys about the Green Christmas I had this year.
Iwanted to write and tell you about it earlier, but I couldn’t because Ididn’t want my loved ones finding... Latest Forum Topic I have an older car that gets about 25 miles to the gallon. I'm thinking about getting a hybrid, but the old car still has a lot of miles left on it. I'm thinking that if I change my driving habits and reduce my miles driven by 30%, that's equivalen... Latest Poll 1 at a time- I like to drive as much as possible 0% (0 votes) 2-4- I try to double up 25% (1 vote) 5-7- I'm a real multi-tasker 75% (3 votes) 8-12- I scour my to-do list and plan trips to get it all done 0% (0 votes) I don't leave the house unless there's a fire! 0% (0 votes) Total votes: 4 |
Delicious
Digg
StumbleUpon
Propeller
Reddit
Magnoliacom
Newsvine
Furl
Facebook
Google
Yahoo
Technorati
Wow that's incredible. I
Wow that's incredible.
I wish we could that kind of concept to carry to other parts of the country, because that is definitely something I'd want to be a part of.
Green Festivals don't just
Green Festivals don't just happen in Chicago! We just had a wonderful one in Seattle. Next up is DC and San Francisco. In the future, Denver. http://www.greenfestivals.com/
Peace,
Jocelyn
I know but that's years
I know but that's years away.
I'm hoping to plan something of a similar idea but with an bigger emphasis on music to attract the younger generation.
That is GREAT!
I hope more cities take an active part in providing solutions!
~Smile~
Sharon