New York's first annual Green Festival has come and gone, and in case you missed it-we've got ya covered. It was a fantastic opportunity for New Yorkers and out of towners alike to learn more about being green from speakers, bloggers, exhibitors and all-around harbingers of the lifestyle. The Festival quite simply, took the idea of sustainability to an impressive extreme. Of the exhibitors present, Sprout Watches touted a line of totally biodegradable time pieces consisting of organic cotton, bamboo and corn resin. First World Trash presented their totes, pouches, bags, wallets and purses made from the left over materials from old billboards. Ellie Pooh makes notepads, journals, and greeting cards out of over 40% elephant dung! PeeeeYoo! While we cannot recommend stinky picture frames, the festival brings all of the solutions and possibilities for living a green life to one place.
Also, Ford named Green City Force the winner of the $5,000 Green Grant! Many project ideas were submitted, each detailing unique, actionable plans to better NYC and its surrounding communities.
Earth Day may be over, but we encourage you to continue to lead a green life during Earth Week and all year round. For a full list of NYC's Green Festival exhibitors, head over to their website.
Happy Earth Week!
