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EarthFair 2008 was a great success! Thanks so much to everyone who participated and everyone who came and enjoyed our event. Check out event photos below, and read about which companies and organizations were there on Vanderbilt Avenue. We look forward to another great EarthFair in 2009!
EarthFair Exhibitors Included B Yoga NYC: www.byoganyc.com B Yoga will be hosting a yoga demonstration geared towards kids - come by at the top of every hour for this 15 minute demo. Parents and their children are encouraged to participate and learn the benefits of practicing yoga Bike New York: www.bikenewyork.org Come by to check out literature on 3 great rides planned for this year, in addition to a great educational program! Saturday Exhibitor Only! Bluestockings Books: www.bluestockings.com. Come by to learn about Bluestockings. Brooklyn For Peace: www.brooklynpeace.org Come by to learn about upcoming Brooklyn For Peace events, including the Brooklyn Peace Fair on April 26th. Learn about many peace and social justice issues at home and abroad. Kids (and adults!)can particpate in a button-making project. Bureau of Waste Prevention, Reuse & Recycling: www.nyc.gov/html/nycwasteless Stop by the meet the recycling characters and take your picture with them! Learn about NYC recycling programs and how you can make a difference in your city. Catskill Animal Sanctuary: www.casanctuary.org Stop by to view short animal films, merchandise and literature from the newly-green sanctuary for 12 species of farm animals. Cell-Nique: www.cell-nique.com Come by to sample these organic, super green drinks! Clean Air NY: www.cleanairny.org: Clean Air NY is a network of individuals, organizations and businesses dedicated to improving air quality in the NY metro area. Clean Air NY promotes simple changes like carpooling, taking the bus or train, or even biking or walking. Stop by this booth to learn more, and as a bonus, get a free photo taken of you, your family or your friends. Community Energy: www.newwindenergy.com/nyc Come by and learn about Community Energy's wind power program available through ConEdison ConEdison: Come by to learn about what ConEdison does to help protect our planet. Conserve Our Ocean Legacy (COOL): www.oceanlegacy.org Unsustainable fishing is devastating America's oceans. Learn about the threats of overfishing, bycatch, and habitat destruction, and find out what you can do to help conserve our ocean legacy. Danish Woolen Delight: www.danishwool.com Come check out this exhibit showing LANACare Pure ecological merino wool products from Denmark (nursing pads, baby apparel and more) and Hocosa Demeter wool and wool/silk long underwear from Switzerland for infants, children and adults. Dream Liaison, LLC: www.williamthegarbagetruck.com Dream Liaison is the publisher for William the Garbage Truck & Crew "William is Going Green," so come by to check out the book and other eco-friendly give aways. Earnshaw's: www.earnshaws.com With more than 90 years of experience, Earnshaw's is the established voice of children's apparel market. In the April issue, the magazine featured green products and services through the support of the following companies: Babyworks, Bobux, Bummis, Burkleigh Baby, MooMe, My Earth Too, nZania, Sage Creek Organics, Tomat, and Under the Nile. Come by this booth to learn more about going green with Earnshaw's and with these companies! Earth Day Network: www.earthday.net Earth Day Network seeks to grow and diversify the environmental movement worldwide through education, politics, cultural events and consumer activism. EDN has more than 17,000 partners in 174 countries, and more than 1 billion people celebrate Earth Day. Environmental Defense Fund: www.edf.org Come learn about Finding The Ways That Work - an uncommon approach to environmental issues. Environmental Defense Fund starts with rigorous science, and then works with businesses, government and communities to create lasting solutions to the most serious environmental problems. EverybodyGreen.com: www.everybodygreen.com Come by to check out eco-friendly accessories and jewelry as well as other eco-friendly products including cutlery, hangers, bags, and organic multi-purpose cleaners. Farm Sanctuary: www.farmsanctuary.org Farm Sanctuary works to end cruelty to farm animals and promote compassionate living through rescue, education and advocacy. Stop by this exhibit to check out interesting displays, pick up free literature, and purchase merchandise. Footwear Plus: www.footwearplusmagazine.com Come by this exhibit to check out the latest eco-friendly shoe styles as well as information on what select shoe companies are doing in their efforts to be greener corporate citizens! Global Partnership for Afghanistan: www.gpfa.org Stop by to learn about this organization that provides tools, training and planting supplies to Afghan farmers who are striving to store their fruit nurseries, orchards, vineyards, and woodlots after decades of war. Visitors will be able to sample delicious Afghan fruits and nuts! INFORM, Inc. www.informinc.org This New York based nonprofit will be featuring The Secret Life of Cell Phones, the first in a series of videos about the impact of every day products on the environment. This engaging video explains how recycling our old cell phones protects the environment and human health. Make sure to get your postage-paid envelopes for recycling old phones, or bring your phones to the event and participate directly in INFORM, Inc.'s cell phone collection drive! The Indypendent: www.indypendent.org Winner of dozens of New York Independent Press Association awards, The Indypendent is dedicated to empowering people to create a true alternative to the corporate press by encouraging citizens to produce their own media. Institute for Rational Urban Mobility: www.irum.org Come by this booth and check out leaflets and large illustrations that make the case for vision42 - a proposal for an auto-free light rail boulevard for 42nd Street. Eliminating motor vehicles on 42nd Street and bringing the greenery of parks to the core of the city can be an important element of the city's sustainability plan. Lower East Side Ecology Center: www.lesecologycenter.org Get the dirt on composting - how to compost indoors with red wiggle worms, and how to compost outdoors too! Mercy Corps: www.actioncenter.org Mercy Corp's exhibit will highlight the relationship between poverty, hunger and environmental degradation. This exhibit is a preview of the soon-to-be-opened Action Center to End World Hunger. Michael Albert/Cerealism: www.cerealism.com Come check out the amazing pop art of Michael Albert, made from cereal boxes! Kids and adults alike will get to do a hands on art project of their own Mother Jones Magazine: www.motherjones.com Mother Jones is the leader in smart, fearless journalism. Come learn about more and sign up for a subscription for only $10! National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS): www.nols.edu Come by to check out the exciting 36 ft bus that runs on recycled vegetable oil and solar power, that also has a climbing wall attached. The NOLS bus is an interactive traveling classroom that teaches about technical skills, leadership and environmental ethics. Kids can climb the wall! Natural Resources Defense Council: www.nrdc.org Stop by to learn what you can do to protect your health and the environment and to find out more about the work NRDC is doing in and around New York City and beyond. Pick up your handy guides on making smart and healthy choices, and materials for your children to learn how they can get involved in protecting our environment. New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development - Housing Education Services: www.nyc.gov/hpd Housing Preservation Services offers a variety of training courses for housing professionals in building management and systems maintenance. HES is also the forefront of lead hazard prevention as well as providing information on environmental health. New York City Department of Environmental Protection: www.nyc.gov/dep Come by for educational materials and promotional giveaways on water conservation, clean streets, clean sewers and more! New York Restoration Project: www.nyrp.org Come by this booth for quick, fun activities and plenty of information on how to get involved in NYRP! The New York Times: www.nytimes.com Visit the New York Times booth and receive 50% off home delivery plus receive a free gift! NYC Audubon: www.nycaudubon.org This exhibit will provide a window into all of the programs and activities that Urban Audubon is currently working on. Check out volunteer produced publications, learn about trips and classes, and take this opportunity to sign up with NYC Audubon! NYCDOT Bicycle Program: www.nyc.gov/dot Come by to get your free 2008 cycling maps! NYC Water Trail: http://www.naturecalendar.com http://www.licboathouse.org Come by and learn about the newly launched NYC water trail, as well as Nature Calendar! NYSERDA (New York State Energy Research and Development Authority : www.GetEnergySmart.org NYSERDA 's principal goal is to help all New York State utility customers solve their energy and environmental problems while developing new, innovative products and services that can be manufactured or commercialized by New York State firms. N.Y.S. Public Service Commission: Come by to learn about how you can conserve energy, and learn about the many programs offered through the Public Service Commission NYSkies Astronomy: www.nyskies.org Information about astronomy-related activities in the New York region, self-guided tours of astronomy features in Grand Central Terminal, safe telescope viewing of Sun (weather permitting), demonstration of solar system and universe scale distances. Pental of America, Ltd. www.pentel.com come check out eco-friendly writing instruments including pens, pencils, and highlighters. Physicians Formula, Inc.: www.physiciansformula.com Come by this booth to learn about Organic wear 100% Natural Origin Makeup. It is the first ECOCERT Certified Organic line of makeup in the U.S. Project Kool: www.projectkool.com Come check out washable, reusable cotton canvas lunch bags (and other bags too!) to fight global warming. Started by 12 year old Hunter Gross! Rainforest Alliance: www.rainforest-alliance.org Come learn about the work of the Rainforest Alliance and sample some Rainforest Alliance Certified, sustainably produced products. Recycle-A-Bicycle: www.recycleabicycle.org Bring your kids by for an interactive hands on recycled bike parts art activity! At the same time check out information about RAB and their upcoming programs for youth. RePlayGround: www.replayground.com Come by and check out cool items such as megnets, key chains, journals, etc made from recycled junk! Kids and adults alike will get to make projects of their own from recycled goods. Riverkeeper, Inc: www.riverkeeper.org This exhibit will feature information about Riverkeeper, brochures, hand-outs, member sign-up sheets, and more. Come check out a model of the NYC watershed. Rock 'n Renew: www.rocknrenew.com Rock 'n Renew is a non-profit organization that helps students, businesses, activists, artists, and musicians live and act in sustainable ways. Recognizing the connection between the health of culture and the health of the planet, we use music, art and science to generate excitement about green solutions as we custom-design eco-blueprints for schools, businesses, and communities. Rudolf Steiner School: www.steiner.edu Come by to learn about this New York City school (established in 1928) that is part of an international community of schools that integrate intellectual and artistic development. Steiner provides an education that balances individual development with a sense of social responsibility. Sahaja Yoga Meditation: www.yoganewyork.org Sahaja Yoga is a unique method of meditation based on inner energy awakening. It helps in stress relief, peace of mind and in knowing and solving our problems. Millions practicing Sahaja Yoga have increased their health significantly. Save the Chimps: www.savethechimps.org This exhibit will be a colorful space featuring fresh flora, fun items for children, and educational materials regarding chimpanzee habitat protection and Save the Chimps programs. Come check it out! Sequel Naturals: www.myvega.com Sequel Naturals will be showcasing its Vega line of premium Whole Food Vegan Supplements. Come by and try Vega's Whole Food Health Optimizer, Whole Food Energy Bars, Whole Food Smoothie Infusion and Antioxidant EFA oil blend. Simple Shoes: www.simpleshoes.com We're Simple Shoes, a nice little shoe company from Santa Barbara. We feel that HOW our shoes are made is just as important as why. Our Green Toe collection is an effort to reduce the ecological footprint left by shoes. skinnyskinny: www.skinnyskinnysoaps.com Come check out a line of skinnyskinny products (soaps, bathsalts, etc) as well as some new items (organic aprons, etc), t-shirts, shaving mugs, and soap dishes that are handmade. Solar One: www.solar1.org Come by to learn about renewable energy - Kids will be able to participate in a hands-on activity! Southern Bronx River Watershed Alliance: SBRWA will publicize it's efforts to decomission the Sheridan Expressway in the South Bronx Sustainable South Bronx: www.ssbx.org Sustainable South Bronx will talk about it's environmental justice campaigns and volunteer opportunities along with arts and craft projects with recycled materials. Tap Into The City: www.tapintothecity.com Tap Into The City is a local "green" business promoting New York City tap water through the sale of NYC H2O sports bottles and promotional t-shirts. Come by to get yours! Toyota's Highway to the Future: Mobile Hybrid Experience: www.toyota.com/highway Engage in hands-on, interactive educational stations that provide information about the environment, alternative fuels and hybrid technology. A Prius driving simulator offers a firsthand opportunity to experience Toyota's Hybrid Synergy Drive system. Discover how you can make an environmental impact while earning free prizes, and plant a tree in your name! TransitCenter: www.transitcenter.com Visit TransitCenter's booth to learn how taking the bus, subway, train, and ferry all contribute to a better environment. Special giveaways and educational materials will be available for students. TransitCenter, the nation's leading provider of commuter benefits, encourages the use of mass transit as a way to reduce the air polllution caused by traffic congestion. Travel Chocolate LLC: www.travelchocolate.com Come by and learn about this company, and how you can enjoy great chocolate, help children, and provide clean water with each bite of Travel Chocolate products. Travel Chocolate products are Premium chocolate with fair trade and organic ingredients and the company makes donations to children and environmental organizations. And don't forget to check out the wrappers for world travel photos and tips. Treetures®: www.treetures.com Meet the Treeture, Treedom Fighter, Sprig, at Earth Fair 2008 . Treetures introduce children to a community of whimsical Tree Keeper characters that are dedicated to carrying the message of tree planting and care. The Treetures Program promotes activities held throughout the country that combine education and entertainment. By learning the names and jobs of the Treetures characters, children learn how a tree functions. The Treetures Environmental Education Program partners with US Forest Service and American Forests. Wetlands Activism Collective: www.wetlands-preserve.org Come by to pick up information on environmental, animal rights, sustainability, and global justice issues! WE ACT for Environmental Justice: www.weact.org Learn about environmental justice concerns affecting local communities including lead poisoning prevention, the Rosa Parks School bus campaign and more! Vegetarian Times Magazine: www.vegetarian times.com Come by and learn more about the Vegetarian Times Magazine. Vitamin Shoppe: www.vitaminshoppe.com Vitamin Shoppe will be handing out a variety of health related samples, educational materials, and coupons in an effort to help people live healthier lifestyles. Zen Bend: www.zenbend.com 100% reuse creative hanger sculptures. furniture and workshops featuring interlocking and minimally modified renewable, transformable and transforming hangers! Zen Burger: www.zenburger.com Zen Burger serves Meat-Free Foods with great taste, quality, convenience, affordability, and health - all at the same time! 100% natural protein-rich vegetables, grains, and Non-GMO soy with no antibiotics, hormones, or artificial flavors - come by this exhibit to learn more! Live Music! Friday, April 18th: ** Cooper Boone will be performing throughout the day at the intersection of 43rd and Vanderbilt Avenue. Come by to see his human-powered system! Activities for kids! Climbing Wall! Arts and Crafts! Yoga! Face Painting! Children will be able to get their faces painted on Saturday from 11:30am-3:00pm by:
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©2003
Earth Day New York site design: Ryan
Germick