Green Festival Weekend

by Zarah Patriana · 2008-11-14 16:51:00 UTC
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The Green Festival is rolling into town this weekend in San Francisco. Dubbed a "party with a purpose", the Green Festival is the largest sustainability event in the world bringing together individuals, businesses and community leaders to discuss critical issues that impact us at home and abroad. The Green Festivals bring people together to find solutions to help us live healthier lives socially, economically and environmentally.

The Green Festivals take place in cities throughout the country including Chicago, Seattle, Washington D.C. and this weekend it is in San Francisco. It's a joint project of my compatriots Global Exchange and Co-op America where you can see tons of speakers, see the most recent developments in renewable energy and green technology, sample Fair Trade products, learn how to invest in your community, green your home and avoid products made in sweatshops.

There are tons of Fair Trade companies that are going to be there so check it out and mingle with the movement. If I haven't convinced you Bay Area Greenies to go yet, I will also be there. So, if anything come see me! I will be there most of the weekend working and rubbing elbows with the best of them. Really looking forward to meeting some Fair Trade peeps in person including Scott James of Fair Trade Sports and Equal Exchange as well as hearing some speakers including Mr. Van Jones, Dr. Cornel West and Chuck D himself!

For those of you who won't be able to make it, I will definitely be giving an update of the events including photos and maybe even video blogs. VLOG! So, time to close up shop and head over and get my green on.

Zarah Patriana
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