Green Living Showcase October 20

I want to bring to your attention a special event highlighting local businesses and environmental organizations that contribute to Silver Spring's green economy, the environment, and a healthier, more vibrant community.

On Saturday, October 20th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fenton Street Market and Silver Spring Green will be teaming up to offer the first Green Living Showcase at Veterans Plaza in downtown Silver Spring.

A combination of thirty businesses and non-profit organizations will be on hand selling green products and services and providing educational information to help individuals and institutions reduce their ecological footprint. Stop by to learn about:

• Energy efficiency measures that save money
• Clean energy options
• Creating a sustainable landscape on your property
• Green cleaning products and services
• Environmentally responsible home remodeling
• Organic bath and baby care
• Composting
• Electric cars
• Organic pet food
• What local environmental groups are doing and how you can get involved

Exhibitors:

A.I.R. Lawn Care¬ * All Eco Design Center * ¬American Plant¬ * Amicus Green Building Center * ¬CASA de Maryland¬ * Chesapeake Climate Action Network * Clean Currents * ecobeco * ¬Eco-Coach Inc. * ¬Elysian Energy * ¬Friends of Sligo Creek¬* Karmalades * ¬Kenergy Solar * ¬Live Green * Minnick's * ¬Montgomery County Division of Solid Waste Services * Pepco * ¬Roll Out the Rain Barrel * ¬SCRAP DC * ¬Simple and Green * Solar Mowing¬ * Sport Chevrolet * ¬Sustainable Design Group¬ * The Abundant Backyard¬ * The Big Bad Woof¬ * The Cleaning Corps * The Compost Crew¬ * Washington Gardener Magazine

There will also be eco-demonstrations, artistic performances, and fun activities for kids.