4th Annual
Living Green & Renewable Energy Fair
Saturday, May 21, 2011 from 10 am - 3 pm
Old Town Hall, 32 Derby Square, Salem, MA
The 4th 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 21 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.
Schedule of Events
50+ Vendor Booths & Exhibits
Location: Inside Old Town Hall, Floors 1 + 2
Time: 10 am – 3 pm
Browse over 50 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!
Musical Performance by "bicycle powered band" Melodeego
Location: Derby Square, Outside Old Town Hall
Time: 10 am - 11 am
Melodeego commitment to "music in action" means that they are a a "bicycle powered band" that believes in environmental sustainability, social justice, and rocking until the first two have been achieved! With the help of a couple audience members, Melodeego will be sure to entertain all at the Living Green Fair!
Free Screening of “Truck Farm Movie”
Location: Cinema Salem, Museum Place Mall
10 am (Length 50 mins)
Truck Farm is a film and food project: a mobile community farm, a documentary about urban agriculture, and - a public art and education project. In the truck bed of an 1986 Dodge pickup, a mini-farm becomes a traveling, edible exhibit that brings a rural experience to urban areas.
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.
Free Seed Swap hosted by Salem Community Gardens
Location: 32 Derby Square (Outside Old Town Hall)
Time: 10 am – 3 pm
The Salem Community Gardens will host a Seed Swap table at the Living Green and Renewable Energy Fair. People are encouraged to bring their extra vegetable and flower seeds for swapping. Save money and connect with local gardeners! You may find rare seeds and heirloom varieties that are better adapted for this region and you’ll have to opportunity to unload your leftover seeds from previous years. SCG is a nonprofit organization managing organic community gardens in four of Salem's public parks: Mack Park, Palmer Cove, Winter Island, and Pickman Park. SCG's primary goal is to provide a safe, fertile place for Salem residents to grow plants for food and enjoyment.
Ethical Electronic Waste Recycling Event
Location: 32 Derby Square (Outside Old Town Hall)
Time: 10 am – 3 pm
Ethically 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 ethically 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 black 1997 Mercedes Benz E300 converted grease car. Owner Steve Majeski will be on hand to answer all of your grease car questions.
Citizens for Salem/Beverly Water Resources
Location: (32 Derby Square Outside Old Town Hall)
Time: 11:15 a.m. – 2:30 p.m
Refill your reusable water bottle and learn about the free public Butt Bin and Water Canteen Borrow Programs and how “Take Back the Tap” reduces non-biodegradable plastic bottle waste in Beverly and Salem.
Salem News: "The Hawthorne Hotel in Salem and Appleton Farms in Ipswich were among 11 energy efficiency projects statewide that will share $16.25 million in federal stimulus money, Gov. Deval Patrick and Lt. Gov. Tim Murray announced. "The Hawthorne Hotel and Appleton Farms are two deserving sites for these federal funds," Congressman John Tierney said in a statement. The Hawthorne Hotel's owner, Three Corners Realty Trust, has teamed up with Nexamp of North Andover to win a $1.4 million grant for a deep energy retrofit to reduce the historic building's annual energy use by 50 percent. The hotel will replace light bulbs and get a high-efficiency hot water distribution system. The hotel will also install geothermal heating and cooling and high-efficiency interior distribution systems, displacing natural gas heat. "It is exciting to be a historic property and still be on the cutting edge of technology and green initiatives," said Kristie Poehler, regional director of sales and marketing for the hotel.
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.
Coastal Windows Inc. is a replacement window company based in New England. We carry the highest performing most energy efficient replacement window systems in the industry. All of our products meet or exceed Energy Star qualifications. Our installation crews are all AAMA Window Masters certified installers as well as EPA certified lead safe renovators. Our goal as a Company is to provide homeowners with a product and a service that will help them save energy. This will reduce their carbon footprint, make their homes more comfortable and beautiful for a lifetime. All our windows have a lifetime warranty not only for the initial homeowner but for the future homeowner as well.
Go Green Web Directory: Local green business directory and community offering information about products, services, businesses, events and living green in Massachusetts.
Event Sponsor - Melodeego
With a custom-designed bench that has bolted-down bike frames attached to small generators, audience members can pedal roughly 100 watts of energy per person, allowing the band Melodeego to play off-the-grid. “When I was first approached with the idea of having a bicycle powered band play at the Green Fair, I was a little skeptical. It wasn’t until I actually listened to their music that I knew we had to do this” says Ben Bouchard, Assistant Director at the Salem Chamber of Commerce. To hear and see Melodeego in action, stop by the fair between 10 – 11 a.m.
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
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!
Addario's Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric: Information on plumbing and heating installation services focusing on green initiatives to save consumers water and energy costs.
Apex Green Roofs: Information on green (vegetative) roofing. We design, install, and maintain roofs. Our booth will have a slide exhibit of the 30+ green roofs we've installed and sample materials and informational sheets describing the benefits of green roofs.
Atlas Glen-mor: Solar hot water heating, bioheat fuel, high efficiency equipment both for heating and cooling the home.
bGreen Lifestyle + Building: Information on our eco-friendly home and building products.
Bellfast Cohousing and Ecovillage: Information on our sustainable living / ecovillage community in Belfast, Maine.
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.
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.
Coastal Windows: Information on our energy efficient replacement windows. With any Verde window purchase, the home owner will receive a membership to the Arbor Day Foundation and ten flowering trees.
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.
Energy Hound's Historic Home Improvements: Information on historical energy audits and home improvements with blower door, thermal imaging and weatherization measures.
Equitable Bank: Information on our MassSave 0% APR HEAT Loans for energy improvements to 1-4 family residential properties. Homeowners and landlords are eligible. Equitable Bank is the only participating lender in this area.
Farm Direct Coop: We will educate what a coop is; it's history and purpose which is to bring farms and consumers together. We will have information about our CSA and staff on hand to answer any related questions.
Francis Harvey & Sons: Information on our energy efficient replacement window options from Marvin Infinity.
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.
Full Circle Food Coaching / EmBodyDream: Information on our holistic coaching / health counseling practices focusing on food, health & wellness.
Go Green Web Directory: Web community that helps people find "green" products, businesses and services in MA.
Got Books: We provide book collection and processing services to both commercial and residential generators of recyclable material (books, CDs, DVDs, VHS tapes) and were awarded the Massachusetts Recycling Coalition's 2007 Green Binnies award.
Great American Rainbarrel Company: Information on our 60 gallon rain barrels that help homeowners conserve water and lower expenses. One of our rain barrels can save approximately 1,700 gallons of water during peak summer months. Rain barrels reduce water pollution by reducing storm water runoff, which can contain pollutants like sediment, oil, grease, bacteria and nutrients.
Hawthorne Hotel: The Hawthorne Hotel has teamed up with Nexamp to win a $1.4 million grant for a deep energy retrofit to reduce the historic building's annual energy use by 50 percent. The hotel will replace light bulbs and get a high-efficiency hot water distribution system. The hotel will also install geothermal heating and cooling and high-efficiency interior distribution systems, displacing natural gas heat.
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.
Interlock Roofing: Information on our interlock roofing systems, which are made from recycled and recyclable materials and have a reflective surface that reduces a home’s temperature during the summertime. Interlock is an Energy Star® Partner.
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.
Massachusetts Environmental Trust: Information on the MA Right Whale, Brook Trout and Blackstone Valley Mill license plates that provide critical funds for the environment. These special plates are used to protect and restore marine and fresh water quality habitat and species.
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.
Northside Carting: As a waste and recyclables hauler, Northside Carting will be promoting our services that will be provided through the Salem Transfer Station upgrade. Some services that will be included with this upgrade are an opportunity for all Salem Residents to drop off curbside recyclables six days a week and an updated yard waste drop off center.
Northern Green, LLC: Promoting our solar generators, air conditioners, hot water heaters, pumps, lights, water generators, wind turbines, LED lights, composting toilets, garden composters, educational products and fuel cell technology by Atlantis Solar, Sum-Mar, Bergey Wind Power and Horizon Fuel Cell.
Owens Corning: Information on our GREENGUARD Certified insulation products. By making homes as energy efficient as possible, our products help reduce energy consumption and emissions that are harmful to the outside environment.
Pearls Premium Ultra Low Maintenance Lawn Seed: Ultra low maintenance, drought tolerant grass seed for a sustainable lawn. Mow once a month, water 75% less and avoid harmful chemicals.
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 Ferry: The Salem Ferry is a 92-foot high-speed catamaran. It has a capacity of 149 passengers. Twin diesel engines drive the vessel to a top speed of 30 knots, meaning she can make the trip between Salem and Boston in only 45 minutes! Be green, take public transportation!
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 State University: Construction of a Marsh Residence Hall, which was designed to achieve status as a green building with LEED certification of Silver or higher.
Salem Window Brokers: Information on our custom historic mahogany windows with FSC certified materials manufactured by JS Benson Woodworking in Brattleboro, VT. Our Norwood Windows with custom wood casing made with Eastern Pine and high performance fiberglass windows.
SeaHaven: We will be promoting green technology awareness, energy star "Change the World" campaign materials as well as generating awareness for the SeaHeaven Project.
Second Generation Energy: Information on our solar photovoltaic systems.
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.
Small Business Computing - Home of the Green Machine: Information on our computers that are Infinity upgradable and never have to go into a landfill.
TOXTOURTM Ethical Electronics Recycling: We collect 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 ethically transporting and recycling that e-waste in accordance with the highest international standards. Bring all your e-waste to the Living Green Fair for collection!
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.
Zipcar: We will have information on Zipcar memberships and special discounts, deals, and free give-away items to Living Green Fair attendees.
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 21. 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 Ben Bouchard at ben@salem-chamber.org or (978) 744-0004. We look forward to seeing you on the 21st! |
