On Saturday, September 29th TRIP & RCHR hosted our first Green Fair, and though the cold September rain kept us under tents and umbrellas, the 2012 Fair set a solid foundation for local partnerships focused on sustainability.
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| Exhibitors at the TRIP & RCHR Green Fair |
Thank you to eLot recycling and 3N Document Destruction for generously providing free electronics recycling and personal document shredding.
TRIP & RCHR would also like to sincerely thank all of the exhibitors at our Sustainability Info Expo. Information about solar energy, saving money on energy efficiency upgrades, composting, aquaponics, household products to minimize water and energy waste, responsible consumerism, and healthy living were provided by:
- American Chemical
- Arbonne International
- Citizens Bank
- Cornell Cooperative Extension
- Dept. of Public Service
- Empire Solar Store
- Habitat for Humanity
- NYSERDA
- Pfeil's Hardware and Paint
- Real Goods Solar
- Rensselaer County
- Rose Garden Domes
- Transition Troy
- Troy Shares
Cafe Deli-icious also attended, selling beverages and locally-made treats.
Thank you to everyone who attended; we look forward to seeing you again at future events.
Thank you to everyone who attended; we look forward to seeing you again at future events.
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| Green and Sustainability Tips from TRIP |
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| Bins from 3N Document Destruction |
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| Learning about responsible cleaning products |
To see more pictures from the Green Fair, visit www.triponline.org/TRIPandRCHRGreenFair2012.html and/or www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151127239264678.450307.48674229677&type=3
The TRIP & RCHR Green Fair was organized in partnership with Rensselaer County and the City of Troy and was underwritten by Citizens Bank Foundation.
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