Go Green Expo

In March the Go Green Expo is coming to Philadelphia, March 13 - 15, at the Convention Center. The goal of the exhibit is to learn how green alternatives can positively change the way you impact the environment. Each of our small changes make a big impact.The description on their website is:

A truly unique event from the ground up, Go Green Expo will change not only the public's perception of environmentalism but also how events like this are produced and managed. Inviting companies large and small to showcase what they are doing to reduce their respective carbon footprint, consumers will have hands on experiences with "eco-friendly" alternatives to current everyday products and services.

Even the event itself is environmentally friendly utilizing a ZERO Carbon footprint approach to event production. Biodegradable trash bags, eco-friendly printing, table coverings, recycled signs, compostable sponsor banners and more. Event waste will be separated and sorted to ensure the least amount of refuse going to the landfills. Staff travel and a portion of every ticket that is purchased will be carbon offset.

The inaugural Go Green Expo took place in New York City in April of 2008 with 250+ exhibits, 50+ speakers, and eco-film festival & nearly 10,000 participating.

Go Green Expo invites both consumers & business owners to learn more about what is readily available so they can take steps to purchase earth friendly products & services to make our communities greener, one city at a time.

Full schedule here, Elected / city officials, and media presenting include:

Friday, March 13, Keynote Address, 1:00: Mark Alan Hughes, Philadelphia’s Director of Sustainability

Saturday, March 14, SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION 1:00pm
Natalia Olson - Philadelphia Planning & Zoning Code Commissioner
Oliver Perry of the Eastern Electric Vehicle Club
Mark Neuville of the American Public Transportation Association
Senator Dinniman of the PA State Senate
Senator Larry Farnese of the PA State Senate

Sunday, March 15, GREEN IN THE MEDIA 11:00am
Terry Ruggles, Anchor on NBC 10
Sandy Bauer of the Philadelphia Inquirer
Wendy Warren of Philly.com
Sonja Sherwood of Philadelphia Business Journal
Brian Wentzel of Green Lifestyles Magazine

DVRPC was offering half-priced tickets, and if you were following the Economy League on twitter they had / have half-priced tickets as well.