2012 Green Expo

Do you have an interest in the environment and “green” living?  Are you interested in buying sustainable products?  If so, the City of Coon Rapids invites you to attend the third annual Green Expo.

The Green Expo will feature a wide range of local businesses, services and featured speakers who all have a focus on sustainability and the environment. Some of the featured guests and activities include:

• The Grass Roots Co-op, an Anoka business featuring organic foods and products
• Earth Wizards, a business specializing in “earth friendly” landscaping and design
• Aveda, an international company (with headquarters in Blaine) that specializes in organic personal care products
• Marcia Baudino, a Coon Rapids resident and gardener who grows enough produce in her yard  to make meals for her family that last year-round!
• Art projects for the kids

Attendees will also be able to learn about the latest developments in water, energy and waste reduction and hear from guest speaker Lonnie Dupre.  Dupre has traveled over 15,000 miles throughout the Arctic, gathering data for the National Geographic Society and the U.S. Department of Atmospheric Sciences.  Dupre will also sign his book, “Life on Ice.”

The Green Expo will take place on:

The event is FREE and open to the public.  Come and learn how living a sustainable lifestyle can be easy and affordable!

Background on the Green Expo:

The Green Expo started in 2010 as a partnership between the City of Coon Rapids and the Sustainability Commission.  The Sustainability Commission is made up of Coon Rapids residents who have an interest in the environment and sustainable living practices for the future.  The Green Expo is a community event designed to give the public a better understanding of what “sustainability” really means.  By bringing together local businesses, environmental experts and representatives who work in the areas of conservation, the Sustainability Commission strives to educate the public on the many environmental topics that affect our everyday lives.
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