The 5th Annual Living Green & Renewable Energy Fair, organized by the Salem Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the Salem Renewable Energy Taskforce, will take place on Saturday, May 19 from 10 am - 3 pm at Old Town Hall, 32 Derby Square, Salem, MA.
The Living Green & Renewable Energy Fair will bring together green industry professionals and consumers from the Greater Boston & North Shore regions to discuss products, services and information that encourage healthier, more sustainable consumption and lifestyles for businesses and families.
If you are interested in being an exhibitor the day of the event please click here for the application form.
2012 Schedule of Events
40+ Vendor Booths & Exhibits
Location: Inside Old Town Hall, Floors 1 + 2
Time: 10 am – 3 pm
Browse over 40 vendor booths and exhibitors and learn about green products, services and information to help you lead a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle. There will be lots of free take-aways, items for sale and prizes! There will be something for the whole family, so bring the kids!
Free Screening of “Deep Green” Movie
Location: Cinema Salem, Museum Place Mall
10 am (Length 50 mins)
There’s a growing buzz surrounding a new documentary called Deep Green—a film that takes a positive approach: instead of leaving us scared senseless concerning the condition of our environment, it provides a wealth of solutions that clearly illustrate, in the words of the film promotion, “We can fix this.” Based On Six Years Of Intensive Research And Devoted Exclusively To Solutions To Man-Made Global Warming, “Deep Green” Cuts Through The Clutter To Bring New Clarity To An Increasingly-Urgent Situation.
Salem Beautification Committee Plant Sale Fundraiser
Location: 32 Derby Square (Outside Old Town Hall)
Time: 9 am – 2 pm
Choose from a wide assortment of home-grown perennials, a variety of annuals, and a selection of hanging baskets. Rain barrels, composters, water conservation garden spray nozzles and recycling bins will also be available for purchase. The goal of the Beautification Committee is to create civic pride and to motivate the City’s diverse population to participate in the beautification process. The Committee will identify areas in need of improvement, will create programs, recruit volunteers and will secure the funding resources to achieve its goals.
Electronic Waste Recycling Event
Location: 32 Derby Square (Outside Old Town Hall)
Time: 10 am – 2 pm
Responsibly recycle your used electronics at the Living Green & Renewable Energy Fair. We will be collecting e-waste - old computers, televisions, fax machines, cell phones, printers, stereo equipment, etc.- and then charge an ethical recycling fee of $1/pound that helps to cover the cost of transporting and recycling that e-waste in accordance with the highest international standards. Click
HERE to see what is considered e-waste.
Grease Car on Display
Location: 32 Derby Square (Outside Old Town Hall)
Time: 10 am – 3 pm
Used vegetable oil is an alternative fuel for diesel engines and for heating oil burners. Fossil fuel pump rices are over $4 per gallon in some areas and approaching $5 per gallon. Stop by the Living Green Fair to see a converted grease car. Owner Steve Majeski will be on hand to answer all of your grease car questions.
Salem State University has constructed a new residence hall designed to achieve status as a green building with LEED certification of Silver or higher. Marsh Hall includes a 325-seat dining facility as well as a large and a small meeting space, all of which will be open for use by the entire campus. The hall houses 525 students, which moves Salem State toward its goal of housing 50 percent of its students on campus. This will lead to fewer commuting students, reducing the college’s carbon footprint and reducing congestion on streets and roads.
What makes 92.5 the River green? The River is one of only a handful of radio stations in the United States powered with solar energy. The River frequently advertises progressive, sustainable and forward-thinking businesses throughout its programming. The river promotes carpooling, paperless billing and recycling in its solar-powered Haverhill offices. The River provides an aggressive education campaign broadcasts “Green Tips” 4 times a day 7 days a week to the Rivers over 287,000 listeners. The River is an active community organizer and player at green events across the New England area.
With operations in three states and more than a decade of experience Independent Power Systems offers expert system design, engineering and installation to the Rocky Mountain West and Massachusetts.Our company mission is to provide the highest quality installations using state of the art equipment for the purpose of making this technology the best source for home and business power.
Go Green Web Directory: Local green business directory and community offering information about products, services, businesses, events and living green in Massachusetts.
Event Sponsor - Salem Alliance for the Environment (SAFE)
The Salem Alliance for the Environment (SAFE) is a group dedicated to assuring that Salem, a historical maritime community located on Massachusetts' North Shore, is a healthy and prosperous place in which to live. Like many older industrial cities, Salem faces environmental challenges.
Exhibitor List
Location: Old Town Hall at Derby Square, Salem, MA
Time: 10 am - 3 pm
1st Light Energy: 1st Light Energy specializes in commercial and residential solar energy systems. We deliver superior products and services ensuring customer satisfaction.
92.5 the River: The River is one of only a handful of radio stations in the United States powered with solar energy. The River frequently advertises progressive, sustainable and forward-thinking businesses throughout its programming. The river promotes carpooling, paperless billing and recycling in its solar-powered Haverhill offices. The River provides an aggressive education campaign broadcasts “Green Tips” 4 times a day 7 days a week to the Rivers over 287,000 listeners.
A&A Services: Information on our energy auditing services, insulation, energy efficient replacement windows, gutter shutters and much more!
Advanced Performance Solar - New England:
Bay State Injection Foam: At Bay State Injection Foam Insulation we believe in helping you get today’s technology for yesterday’s home. We specialize in you to save money on your heating and cooling bills. Our insulating foam is injected into your walls from the outside with no mess.
Cabot Farm Enterprises - Shaklee: Information on our Get Clean nontoxic and natural cleaning products that are SAFE, POWERFUL, GREEN and SMART. Basic H is over 53 years old and green seal certified.
Change is Simple, Inc: The mission of Change is Simple, Inc. is to instill environmental and social responsibility in our communities through sustainability enrichment programs. By educating individuals on the cumulative impacts of their choices, we seek to inspire, empower and motivate others to protect our future.
City of Salem Bike Path Committee: Information on the Salem Bike Path; Biking as an alternative mode of transportation & the City's efforts in making Salem a bike friendly city.
City of Salem Conservation Commission: Information on Open Space and Parks located in Salem.
City of Salem Renewable Energy Task Force: Promoting the GreenUp Program as well as all renewable and energy efficiency projects the RETF is working on.
Endless Mountains Solar Services: Information on our complete line of solar products for residential and commercial applications. We specialize in solar photovoltaic, providing the most cost effective approach to completely eliminated your energy bill.
Frankensteins Art: We will be selling our solar powered toys for kids including solar-adopt a grasshopper kits, solar mini race car kits, hand made solar robot picture frames, do it yourself solar experiments and we have many solar displays that shows what and how solar power works.
Franson Family Chiropractic: Our mission is to educate and adjust as many families as possible towards optimal health through regular natural chiropractic adjustments.
Go Green Web Directory: Web community that helps people find "green" products, businesses and services in MA.
Harmony Energy Works Incorporated: Providing the highest quality engineering, installation, and maintenance of commercial and residential solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. NABCEP PV Installers, Licensed Electricians, 30+ years electrical engineering experience
Historic New England: We work with historic homeowners to promote green solutions for old houses that don't damage or destroy historic character. We will have brochures and handouts with tips for old house owners on saving energy and preserving historic homes.
Independent Power Systems: Information on our state-of-the-art renewable energy systems with exceptional design, installation, service and support.
Joe Green Energy Solutions: Promoting energy efficient services for homes and small businesses, including energy audits, infrared camera analysis, energy saving tips, electricity reduction, water reduction, and renewable energy. Insulation and other energy saving products will also be featured.
Kitchen Magic: Information on our green & environmentally responsible kitchen alternatives including: natural/renewable bamboo product lines, cabinet refacing, and Dupont solid counter-top materials.
Mass Energy Consumers Alliance: Promoting our programs such as the New England Wind Fund, Green Start - Renewable Energy Service Options, Discount heating oil programs & Mas Save - State Energy Efficiency Program.
Milk & Honey Green Grocer: Are you concerned about where your food comes from? If so, Milk and Honey is your number one green grocer! Milk and Honey pledges to source products methodically and thoughtfully. Much of our meat, dairy and produce will be delivered to us from local, small family farms with attention to food safety and humane growing practices. You won't find factory farmed products in our store.
NEWPRO: NEWPRO is New England's first choice in replacement windows since 1945. We specialize in energy efficient home improvement solutions at factory direct prices. All of our products are custom-fit for your home, offer dramatic energy saving benefits, and are installed by our own factory trained installation team.
Next Step Living: Next Step Living is a residential energy efficiency company, providing home energy diagnostics and improvements to the greater New England area. We are a socially-conscious, environmentally focused, results-driven organization dedicated to helping our customers lower their energy bills, increase the comfort of their homes, and reduce their carbon footprint.
Power Home Remodeling Group: Our mission is to provide our clients with the finest energy-saving home systems which will enhance their lives, their homes and their futures; while creating a gratifying remodeling experience.
Renewal by Anderson: Renewal by Andersen is a company that's dedicated to bringing new life to your home with windows and doors that welcome the light and frame a more beautiful world. Just as importantly, we're dedicated to providing a friendly, thoughtful approach to meeting your needs at every step, beginning with your complimentary in-home consultation. We're proud to be part of Andersen Corporation, a company that has revolutionized the window and door business over the past 100 years.
Rescom Exteriors: Information on energy efficient replacement windows.
Salem Alliance for the Environment: Information on the protection of Salem's air, land, and water through efficient use of energy, the development of renewable energy, toxic waste cleanup.
Salem Beautification Committee: We will have a wide assortment of home-grown perennials, a variety of annuals, and a selection of hanging baskets for sale. Rain barrels, composters, water conservation garden spray nozzles and recycling bins will also be available for purchase.
Salem Farmers' Market: Information on the 2011 Salem Farmers Market which will kick-off the season on Thursday, June 16 at Old Town Hall.
Salem High School Environmental Club: The Environmental Club is a service organization committed to the education and involvement of Salem High School students in environmental issues. Past projects have included: a valley wide conference on environmental issues, recycling program at school, and programs to develop student and community interest in the environment.
Salem Main Streets: The Salem Main Streets Reusable Totes will be on sale.
Salem Recycles: Information on recycling strategies and education for Salem residents & businesses. We will provide information for rainbarrels, composters and recycling "Do's & Don'ts".
Salem Sound Coastwatch: Our Mission is to protect and improve the environmental quality of Salem Sound and its watershed. Salem Sound Coastwatch is a non-profit coastal watershed organization that works with government agencies, businesses, other non-profit organizations and citizens from the communities of Manchester-by-the-Sea, Beverly, Danvers, Peabody, Salem, and Marblehead.
Sierra Club - MA Chapter: The Sierra Club is the oldest, largest, and most influential grassroots environmental organization in the U.S. It was founded on May 28, 1892, in San Francisco, CA, by the conservationist and preservationist John Muir, who became its first president. We will be distributing information on a number of environmental concerns, and on what households can do to reduce energy use.
Sunlight Solar Energy: Sunlight Solar Energy, Inc is committed to providing you with the highest quality grid-tied solar electric and solar hot water (solar thermal) installation for your home or business. Our company has been dedicated to installing the best renewable energy systems available for over 20 years.
T. Tires: At T. Tires in Salem, MA, we are focused on providing high-quality select grade used tires at an affordable price. T. Tires offers an inexpensive tire replacement alternative that saves you money. Here at T. Tires, customer satisfaction is our top priority, and we will do everything we can to meet your needs and expectations.
Treasures Over Time: Recycling precious metals is as old as mankind. Stop by Treasures Over Time's table and learn some of that history. While your there, pick up a bag and do a little recycling of your own!
Viridian Energy: Our booth is designed to help customers understand Viridian's value proposition of greener, more affordable energy for their home or business. We will have information on our two energy products: Everyday Green and Pure Green-e.
XTechnology Global: XTechnology Global offers a certified and audited IT Asset Disposition solution that provides the customer with a safe, secure and environmentally responsible method of recycling EWaste. Our transparent process ensures that you know where your EWaste is going.
Exhibitor Information
Dear Exhibitor:
Thank you for your participation in the upcoming Living Green & Renewable Energy Fair at Old Town Hall (OTH) on Saturday, May 19. There has been a tremendous amount of interest in the fair and you will be part of more than 40 businesses and organizations participating in the event.
Please download and review the following
SETUP/BREAKDOWN INSTRUCTIONS. If you have further questions contact Scott Gibney Jr. at
scott@salem-chamber.org or (978) 744-0004. We look forward to seeing you on the 19th!
