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Last Sunday my friend took me to the Go Green Expo that was held here in NY at the Hilton Hotel (1335 Ave of the Americas).  It is the first eco-interactive trade show to take place in New York.  It was a two day kick off, Saturday 4/26 and Sunday 4/27.  Tickets were $10.  Children under 12 were free.   The show was unique and simply amazing.  There were over 200 booths/exhibits with plenty of eco-friendly companies representing from every category - from cleaning to furniture.  There was also an eco-fashion show, a green marketplace, film presentations and plenty of demonstrations & hands on activities.

There were many interesting products.  Here are just a few…

Project Cool - started by 12 year old kid.  Recyclable lunch bag that you can color, design and wash it off afterwards.

Cardboard Designs - amazing designs using cardboard that you can use around the house.  They even have furniture made out of cardboard!

Driven Eco - I’m not sure if I will use this…but it’s an interesting concept.  Could this just be a marketing strategy?

There are so many eco-friendly alternatives to everyday tasks and products that we, in New York and the rest of United States, can use to lessen our impact on the environment.  One way European, South American and even Asian countries are making a difference is by not handing out shopping bags.  In fact, people go grocery shopping with their own bags.  Some places here in the United States already adopted the concept like in Whole Foods and Ikea but not yet widely promoted.  There is so much more each of us can do.  I know it’s hard to go green as it is unfortunately more expensive and not as convenient.  We can each however do our part to make our planet greener one step at a time. 

New York City started 2008 with a Green ball for the New Year Ball drop in Time Square and now it has hosted first Go Green Expo.  It’s a start.  GOooo Green!  J

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Filed under: Reviews, Green, Marisa, Tidbits on April 30th, 2008