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100% Cork: is a national educational campaign funded by the Portuguese government to communicate the environmental, social and economic advantages of natural cork stoppers over metal screw caps and plastic closures in sealing wine bottles. The exhibit will contain promotional materials, including cork coasters, bookmarks, totes and bumper stickers. www.100percentcork.org
4th Bin / Help with a Smile: The 4th Bin is the only NYC based company providing door-to-door e-waste collection and recycling to businesses and residents. We follow the strictest environmental standards defined by the Basil Action Network. Find us at www.4thbin.com. Help with a Smile is proud
511 NY Rideshare: helps commuters and employers in the New York metropolitan area find and use easy, cost-effective and reliable alternatives to driving alone, including carpooling, vanpooling, mass transit, bike-to-work programs and telework.
Alison Milonakis - Favor the Brave Body Painting: Beauty is everywhere! Nature inspires me. My body and face painting designs are colorful, nature-inspired, and fun. Love the earth, love each other.
American Diabetes Association: Register today to Take the Ride of Your Life! The Tour de Cure is a bike ride featuring routes of different lengths for riders of all skill levels. There's something for everyone from a leisurely short distance to a more challenging length. Either way, Tour de Cure is a ride, not a race, so take it at your own speed and enjoy the journey. All Tour de Cure routes are safe and fully supported with route marshals, SAG vehicles, mechanical support, and rest stops stocked with hydration and a variety of snacks to keep you fueled. At the finish, you will be welcomed with cheering volunteers, great food and more. The New York City ride is June 5th and the Long Island ride is June 11th. Go to diabetes.org/tour to register today!
BioBus: Enter the microscopic world aboard the BioBus, a carbon-neutral lab-on-wheels operated by professional scientists. This year we'll be studying all the wiggly critters that live in your compost and celebrating the one-year birthday of our green roof! www.biobus.org
Birds Nest Foundation: Birds Nest Foundation is helping spread the word about the importance of healthy living with our “Lunch Movement.” Including: LUNCH the documentary, LunchNYC the TV series, and Dylan’s Lunchbox, our newest show about a 15-year-old food critic who’s on the hunt for healthy and sustainable restaurants in NYC. www.birdsnestfoundation.org
BrooklynFor Peace: www.brooklynpeace.org
Cascadian Farm: The people from Cascadian farm bring you foods that help you make a small step each day to living better with premium organic frozen fruits and vegetables, granola bars and cereals. http://www.cascadianfarm.com/
Clean Air NY: Learn how you can support sustainability and improve air quality in the New York metro area by reducing your carboon footprint! FInd Clean Air NY at Earth Day NY—look for our mascot, Fresh the clean air cloud! http://www.cleanairny.org
Clean Plates NYC: Clean Plates is a guide to the healthiest, tastiest, and most sustainable restaurants for vegetarians and carnivores alike. www.cleanplates.com
Community Energy, Inc.: Choosing ConEdison Solutions WIND Power is one of the easiest and most effective ways for New Yorkers to reduce their environmental impact. Join Us- Sign Up Today! www.communityenergyinc.com/nyc
ConEdison: The Power of Green: Tips to Help You Go Green and Save Some Green. As concern about the environment deepens, consumers – large and small, business and residential – are focusing on ways to promote and practice the intelligent use of energy. In many ways, the New York metropolitan region has a head start: our public transportation system and strict emission standards on industrial buildings have been a boon to creating a cleaner environment. http://www.coned.com/thepowerofgreen/index.asp
The Daily Green: Stump the Site! TheDailyGreen.com is a trusted source of news and info about going green. Stop by and ask your questions about going green. If neither the editor nor the site has the answer, you get a free organic cotton t-shirt! (while supplies last) www.thedailygreen.com
Earth Day Network: Each year, Earth Day Network mobilizes over one billion people in 192 countries with the help of our 25,000 partners. Please share your "Act of Green" to help EDN achieve its goal of "A Billion Acts of Green" by the 2012 U.N. Conference. www.earthday.org
eARTh sTREEt: As you can see from its name, there are two main concepts within it: “ART” and “TREE”. eARTh sTREEt is committed to producing eco- friendly products with an artistic "designers". They are all called "artists" who live and breathe the street culture. We believe when nature meets “street culture”, a new culture will be born; one which will eventually pave a new “street” all over the world by balancing both art and nature. We are sharing our message by not only producing eco-friendly products, but by contributing a part of the profits to environmental conscious organizations. http://www.old-soulz.com
EMEMT inc: www.japanblockfair.com
Family and Friends of Daniel McGowan: Daniel McGowan is an environmental and social justice activist from NYC, targeted by what many call the Green Scare. He was charged with arson, property destruction and conspiracy, relating to two environmentally-motivated actions in Oregon in 2001 Family and Friends of Daniel McGowan continue to raise funds to pay his legal fees, setting up public events about the Green Scare and providing financial, logistical, legal and emotional support to Daniel throughout his sentence. http://www.supportdaniel.org/
Food & Water Watch: Ban fracking in New York! Food & Water Watch, a national consumer group, will be educating people about this dangerous gas drilling tecnique and engaging them to protect our water by stopping fracking in New York. www.FoodandWaterWatch.org
Freshocracy: Freshocracy is NYC's local farm-to-table grocery and recipe delivery service. Every other Sunday we deliver 3 recipes (entrees and sides) to make dinner, plus all the greenmarket-sourced seasonal ingredients and pre-measured pantry items to make those meals for exactly the amount your order, saving our customers time and waste. www.freshocracy.com
Gaiaville LLC: www.gaiaville.org
Green Bus Tour: www.greenbustour.com
Grand Central Partnership
Gina's Ink, Incorporated: is an innovative social business that leverages mission-driven media and entertainment to empor girls domestically and around the world. From one little self-published book being distributed out of a basement in Denver, Co., Cassandra's Angel is now a global movement of girls finding their light and finding their voices, ready and determined to change the world for the better in a lasting way.
GRACE Communications Foundation: is an organization that works to highlight the interconnection of food, water and energy. Foundation programs include Sustainable Table, the Eat Well Guide, The Meatrix, Ecocentric Blog, Network for New Energy Choices and H2O Conserve. http://www.gracelinks.org
Green Mountain Energy: If you receive a Con Ed Electric bill, then you're leigible to receive 100% pollution free electricity from Green Mountain Energy. Stop by our booth at the fair to learn how!
Hearts Face Painting and Balloon Art: is graciously volunteering their time to provide entertainment for all.
Himane: Himane has been recycling umbrellas for the past 7 years to create beautiful handbags and dresses out of them and other recycle materials. You can view some of thier designs at www.himane.com.
Home Depot: is the world's largest home improvement specialty retailer. In 2007, The Home Depot expanded its long-term commitment to the environment and sustainability with the introduction of Eco Options in the United States. With more than 3,500 products, Eco Options is a classification that allows customers to easily identify products that have less of an impact on the environment and empowers them to help make a difference in their own homes. Stop by The Home Depot’s booth in Times Square on 4/22 Earth Day, and check out the wide variety of products that have earned the Eco Options label. www.homedepot.com
Honest Tea: www.honesttea.com
Illuminating Nations Through Offering (INTO): is a fair trade project working with indigenous artisans in Ecuador. INTO sells products from both the Amazon and the Andes. INTO will also offer rainforest seed jewelry from a fair trade project in Costa Rica and Nicaragua at Earth Day. http://www.intoworld.org
The Indypendent: www.indypendent.org
Inyange African Crafts: Handmade crafts: necklaces made from magazine and wall hangings, items made from banana fibers, and handmade fruit baskets made out of sisal and puprius reeds.
In the Woods Experience by Jennifer Elster: Delve deep into the unknown with Terrence Howard, Dave Matthews, Temple Grandin, Rufus Wainwright, Will Shortz, Liya Kebede, Questlove, Famke Janssen, Moby, Debra Winger, Jorgen Leth, Rosie Perez, Alan Cumming and Will Oldham among others. Vocalizations by Yoko Ono. Join us in this special Earth Day sneak preview presentation. 10 min.
Kaia House Organics : As seen in INstyle, New York Magazine, and Time OUt, Kaia HOuse Organics is home to the purest skin on earth with over 300 of your favorite organic skin, body, hair and make-up products.
LaraBar: is the original fruit and nut bar. Our bars are tasty treats that are naturally sweetened by fruit and contain no wheat, gluten, dairy or soy products. http://www.larabar.com/
Li-ion Motors Corp: www.li-ionmotors.com
Little Green Tees: For your fun, environmentally friendly baby! 100% organic. www.littlegreentees.com
Lower East Side Ecology Center: The Ecology Center works toward a more sustainable New York City by providing community-based recycling and composting programs, developing local stewardship of green space, and increasing community awareness, involvement and youth development through environmental education programs. http://www.lesecologycenter.org/
Made from Coin:s creates beautiful organic silver jewelry pieces from vintage American coins. Each pendant, bracelet, earring, or necklace is handmade from up-cycled, out of circulation coin currency. http://www.madefromcoins.com
Marcal Manufacturing, LLC: Try Marcal Small Stepps towels, bath, napkin, and facial tissues and help save 1,000,000 trees. Since 1950, our small company has been helping families make a difference. Visit us at www.MarcalSmallSteps.com
Marlboro M.B.A. in Managing for Sustainability: integrates a rigorous business education with environmental and social responsibility. Classes meet one weekend a month in Brattleboro, VT and are supported by an online component. Coursework includes systems thinking, personal leadership, and triple bottom line accounting. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Martha's:
Massage for Health: Work Place-Trade Shows-Special Events-Parties-Hotels http://www.Massage4healthfitness.com
MethactonHigh School: Student built eco car! www.methactonecc.org
Mercy for Animals: is a national, non-profit animal advocacy organization working to raise awareness about how our food choices can prevent needless cruelty as well as the most devastating environmental impacts of animal agriculture – including inefficient use of natural resources, air and water pollution, deforestation and global climate change. http://www.mercyforanimals.org/
Metropolitan Waterfront Alliance: works to transform the NY and NJ waterways to make them cleaner and more accessible, a vibrant place to play, learn and work with great parks, jobs and transporation for all.
Mure: All products displayed by Mure Design are hand made by artisans of Ecuador and fully meet ecological and social standards. The material is a dried nut called Tagua better known as "vegetable ivory." Humanitarians and environmentalist appreciate it because its use stimulates the economies of artisans in South America, provides an alternative to cutting down forest for farming, and prevents elephants from being killed for their tusks. http://www.propueblo.com/default.aspx
Mushana: www.mushana.com
National Outdoor Leadership Schools: the premier teacher of outdoor skills and leadership, offers courses 10 days to full semester in the world's most spectacular wilderness classrooms.
Natural Resources Defense Council: Learn about the work NRDC is doing and what you can actively do to protect your health and our environment. We will have informational fact sheets and handy guides available to help you and your children make smart and healthy choices. http://www.nrdc.org
New YorkBotanical Garden: What better place to celebrate the earth and its gifts than with the New York Botanical Garden. Explore nature in the forest, learn how worms recycle planys into compost, and find out ways to go green at home. Stop by our booth or visit us at www.nybg.org!
New York City Department of Sanitiation, Bureau of Waste Prevention, Reuse and Recycling: plans, implements, and evaluates teh Department's recycling, composting, and waste prevention programs. For more infor, visit www.nyc.gov/wasteless or call 311
New YorkPost: www.nypost.com
New York State Public Service Commission: Energy efficiency, saving money on utility bills and Consumer Protections http://www.askPSC.com
The New York Times: visit our booth for 50% off of the New York Times home delivery subscription! http://www.nytimes.com
Newegg.com: www.newegg.com
Nissan Northeast
Novozymes North America Inc.
NYC Department of Environmental Protection: The New York City Department of Environmental Protection will have a Water-On-The-Go fountain set up and will be distributing information on the water supply system and water conservation. www.nyc.gov/dep
NYC Friends of Clearwater: NYC Friends of Clearwater is the chartered NYC Sloop Club of the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater. We are an environmental education organization. Our booth and our mission is to focus awareness and action about the threats to the Earth and to NYers way of life, specifically stopping Hydrofacking and shutting down Indian Point. We welcome all to go to our website and join our efforts.www.nycfriendsofclearwater.org
NY Dosas
NYH20: is a nonprofit advocacy group based in New York City that is dedicated to protecting New York's water resources from the threat posed by the gas extraction industry. Please contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
NYSkies Astronomy Inc: is the non-profit independent support service for home astronomy in the NYC region. It runs the NYSkies astronomy Yahoo! group, twice-monthly general meetings, and clearsky star viewings. It promotes NYC astronomy at conferences and conventions. http://www.nyskies.org
Old-Soulz Ent inc: Old-Soulz Ent inc. is an art collective/production firm based in NYC. Old-Soulz’ believes in unlimited possibilities in variety art forms. We aim to create things and an atmosphere that will inspire and move the minds of people based on our big theme of “Art-Nature-Peace”. http://www.old-soulz.com
Oxfam Action Corps NYC: Oxfam Action Corps NYC is a non-partisan volunteer initiative mobilizing public support for policies that end poverty, hunger, and social injustice around the world. Join us as we celebrate Earth Day by participating in a “Walk for Global Food Justice.” www.oxfamactioncorpsnyc.org
Pearl's Premium: Pearl’s Premium Ultra Low Maintenance Lawn Seed needs minimal watering once established. Mow only once a month. Green year-round. Its deep roots hold moisture. Save time and money on watering, mowing and fertilizer. Organic fertilizer only. Avoid health risks of lawn chemicals. Available at PearlsPremium.com, HomeDepot.com, Whole Foods Markets.
Rainforest Action Network: campaigns for the forests, their inhabitants, and the natural systems that sustain life by transforming the global marketplace through education, grassroots organizing, and non-violent direct action. Visit New York Action Network here: http://www.nyactionnetwork.org
Rainforest Alliance: works to conserve biodiversity and ensure sustainable livelihoods by transformming land-use practices, business practices and consumer behavior.
Recycle-A-Bicycle: Interactive exhibit. www.recycleabicycle.org
ReplayGround: creeates co-gifts from recycled materials and provides DIY instructions to turn your scrap materials into new. WE can also be booked for eco-events to share the upcycling message! Check out our book Remake It, in stores now! http://www.replayground.com
Revive: is a fair trade boutique offering clothing, jewelry anda ccessories hand crafted by artisans in over 30 different countries. Revive's product line reflects a modern fusion of artisanal skill, great design, and environmental care.
Rickshaw Dumplings: www.rickshawdumplings.com
Riverkeeper Inc: Learn about the challenges that our community faces in protecting the gains we have made since the passage of the Clean Water Act in 1972, and the opportunities for continuing to improve our water quality. http://www.riverkeeper.org/
Sahaja Yoga Meditation: Sahaja Meditation is a simple, time-honored technique. It helps reduce stress and increase wellness. It brings better focus and helps people become more centered and better balanced. Anyone can do it and it is free! www.sahajameditation.com
Save the Chimps Inc: will distribute DVD’s and postcards to the public. Custom buttons and tote bags will be available in return for a donation. There will be an 8-minutes DVD playing that shows live for the chimpanzees living in STC’s care. http://www.savethechimps.org
ShutDownIndianPointNow.org: A 3-week old group promoting public awareness of available renewable energy and destructive elements of nuclear power. With mutual environmental goals, we focus on closing the Indian Point Nuclear Reactor that provides only 4% to 6% of our energy needs. www.shutdownindianpointnow.org
Silk®: Take the Silk® for Milk 10-Day Challenge. Say goodbye to milk and discover the Silk difference! In three delicious varieties--soymilk, almondmilk, and coconutmilk--Silk is a wholesome, plant-based choice that's just as versatile as dairy milk. Learn more about Silk and your healthy lifestyle at http://www.SwitchtoSilk.com
Sir Real/Michael Albert: Modern pop artist and founder of the Sir Real Juice Company, Michael Albert will be displaying his pop art and leading an open art workshop for anyone who would like to participate-meet the arists, free art gifts for all!
Sokenbicha: Five authentically brewed zero calorie unsweetened teas, blended with the goodness of natural botanicals. So light, so refreshing. So-KEN-BI-CHA. http://www.sokenbicha.com
Styrofoam Out of Schools (SOS)/cafteria culture: Working towards zero waste NYC public school cafeterias via design, advocacy, arts, and in-cafeteria education. Our goals are to eliminate the 850,000 Styrofoam trays used per day; establish a Recude Policy on all single use disposables; and to catalize our school systems.
Supreme Master TV: A plant-based diet, which can offset 80% of the climate change damage, is the only main solution each individual can take in time to turn our fate around. Choose to join the Green Generation from inside (food choice) and out (green technology). http://suprememastertv.com/
Sustainable Wine South Africa (SWSA): the alliance between Wines of South Africa, the Wine and Spirit Board, the Integrated Production of Wine program and the Biodiversity and Wine Initiative. Together these South African organizations are driving the South African wine industry's commitment to sustainable, eco-friendly production, making South Africa a world leader in environmentally conscious wine production. www.wosa.co.za
Sweetery NYC: Sweetery NYC is a mobile bakeshop serving all-natural products. Coffee is fair-trade, rainforest sustainable, and bird friendly. The truck runs on a bio-diesel/mix and all dairy products are organic. www.sweeterynyc.com
TevaLearning Center: is the only full-time, year-round program dedicated to innovative, experiential Jewish environmental education. Teva works iwith all denominations and ages, reaching 6,000 participants annually. Through teaching awareness, ecology and responsibility, Teva renews the Jewish community's connection with the natural world and inspires action to protect the earth.
Tierra Farm: the best certified organic nuts, seeds, chocolate, nut butters, fair trade coffee, and trail mixes! http://www.tierrafarm.com
Time's Up!—Time's Up Environmental Organization is one of NYC's most active groups organizing hundreds of events/campaigns with direct action and education. WE create global change through local initiatives. Earth Fair: Free events calendar, bike repairs, polar bears and kids!
Toyota
Travelocity: The Roaming Gnome is hosting the Travelocity Travel for Good booth. Stop by to get your picture taken with the Roaming Gnome and enter to win a free sustainable travel package. www.travelocity.com
Treetures: is about FUN, LEARNING and Making a DIFFERENCE! The Treetures Environmental Education Program is based on the whimsical Treetures characters that guide children through discovery activities. The 36 illustrated “Tree Keeper” characters focus on the important role trees and forests play in keeping the Earth’s ecosystems healthy. Treetures' program materials offer activities, lesson plans, activity guides, story/science books, costumes appearances and a free web site with games and information for PreK-grade 3. Meet the Treetures and discover how to earn your “Green Heart”! Treetures partner with American Forests, US Forest Service and The United Nations Environment Program. http://www.treetures.com
US Environmental Protection Agency Region 2: www.epa.gov/region2
Van Leeuwen Artisan Ice Cream: www.vanleeuwenicecream.com
Vegetarian Times: For nearly 35 years, Vegetarian Times has been at the forefront of the healthy living movement, providing home cooks with delicious vegetarian recipes, expert health and nutrition information, and down-to-earth green living advice. Our goal is to remain the trusted resource for our loyal longtime readers, while reaching out to the new generation of full-time and part-time vegetarians who aspire to eat green and live well every single day. Stop by the Vegetarian Times booth for free samples while they last! www.vegetariantimes.com
Viridian Energy: provides greener electricity at an affordable price, allowing our customers to make a difference in the environment and their personal lives simply by switching energy providers. Support Earth Day: Bring a copy of your utility bill and stop by the Viridian Booth to sign up! http://www.viridian.com/greendays
Wembe Amazonian Soul: Ecolux Bath and Beautyis dedicated to making the highest quality fair trade and organic products using indigenous and renewable rainforest ingredients. http://www.wembe.com
WeRecycle!: is a national leader in socially and environmentally responsible electronics recycling. Stop by our booth to see just how we responsibly recycle your electronics and where you can drop off your materials in NYC! www.werecycle.com
Whirlpool Corporation: Almost 100 years young, Whirlpool Corporation has introduced many of the country’s household firsts. Whirlpool®, flagship of the world's leading manufacturer and marketer of home appliances, continues to provide a singular focus that drives innovation and technology with purpose that not only leads to greater resource efficiency but also makes consumers’ lives easier.www.whirlpool.com
Wicked: www.wickedthemusical.com
WildMetro: our exhibit will highlight projects in the areas of research, education, natural area management and open space advocacy. We will also have educational activities focused on local wild animal species to promote public engagement with local wildlife.
Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary: is a non-profit organization that works to end cruelty to farm animals and promote compassionate living. Our shelter rehabilitates animals rescued from abuse and neglect, and we educate the public about the devastating effects of modern day agribusiness on the animals, the environment and human health.http://www.woodstockfarms.org/index.shtml We offer a healthy vision and a business model people can believe in.
World Ice Events, LLC: Eco-friendly Ice is an environmentally safe surface for ice skating on any flat surface. Their is no need for power and there is no carbon monoxide generated. Eco-Friendly Ice is a true green product that compliments "Earth Day." www.worldiceevents.com |
