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One Discount per person |
Show Your Employee/Student ID:
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| City Of Austin Employees |
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Attendee Information |
Tickets:
Tickets are sold onsite and
only during show hours...There are no advanced ticket sales
for this show.
Cash or checks only.
Parking: Convention
Center Parking Garage: 10-story building has 1,000-spaces,
located 2 blocks west of the Center, at 201 East 2nd Street.
Entrances are on Brazos and San Jacinto streets. An
additional 600 Parking spaces are available at the garage at
Red River and 5th Street.
ATMS & Restrooms on site.
Capital Metro Bus Routes:
Reduce your Carbon Footprint -
Ride the Bus to the Convention Center. Routes: 5, 17,
21, 22, 26, 127, 420, 424, 482, and 490
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| Our Greening Efforts |
Help Us Minimize Event Waste!
Do Your Part.
Visit the Recycling Stations throughout the show to Recycle and Compost all your concessions and food sampling waste. |
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Show Technology has commissioned Uplift Austin to manage complete Waste Diversion Efforts throughout Expo, including staffing Recycling Stations in Expo Hall. Additionally, American Youthworks has been commissioned to manage Exhibitor Waste Diversion Efforts during move-in/out times. |
Other Community Action Opportunities:
Plastic Bag recycling provided by Cycled Plastics: Bring your grocery, dry cleaning, bread, produce and newspaper bags to recycle in the Cycled Plastics bins at show entrance. Bags should be free of debris, labels, stickers, and twist ties.
Recycle your expired Ink Cartridge and Cell Phones and benefit Capital Area Food Bank. (Click here for a list of acceptable cartridges) http://www.austinfoodbank.org/how-to-help/assets/ink-out-list.pdf
Recycle your RECHARGEABLE Household batteries in the recycling bins provided by Call2Recycle
Use CapMetro Bus and train lines, carpool or cycle to the Expo.
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Our Other Green Efforts:
Making the Austin Green Living Expo as Eco-Friendly as possible is important to us. Here are some of the other greening efforts we have made for this event.
- Electronic communications with Exhibitors including Exhibitor kits saving an estimated 10,000 sheets of paper.
- Promotion of green tips and practices to exhibitors including a schedule move-in to reduce idle time.
- Expo Show Guide printed on post-consumer recycled paper with soy ink.
- Giveaway of reusable tote bags at show entrance.
- Monitoring of Center’s HVAC systems to maintain energy-savings.
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Get Ready. Get Set. Go Green!
Celebrate Earth Day by attending
Austin's Only All Encompassing Green Lifestyle Showcaseand Discover Sustainable Solutions for Everyday Actions in How We:
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Build |
Grow |
Fuel |
Move |
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Work |
Play |
Learn |
Breathe
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Learn how easy it is
to incorporate
Green Living
into your life.
There is no one
right answer,
and every action
you make helps
make a better
world.
Whether you rent or
own your home
there are many
options
available to
become a more
eco-conscious
consumer!
Find the
solutions that
best suit your
lifestyle and
learn new ways
to lead a
healthier, more
eco-friendly
life … while
simultaneously
saving money on
energy bills! |
Discover 100s of Greening options in the Expo Hall
Showcasing green builders and remodelers, building products, water and energy efficient products, renewable energies, alternative fuels & transportation, sustainable interiors, native landscaping, organic gardening, rainwater collection, alternative health & fitness options, organic and local products/services including - foods, clothing, art, eco-tourism, eco-baby, eco-pet and more
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Austin Energy & the City of Austin Resource Pavilion
The City of Austin and Austin Energy Departments will showcase the various programs, rebates, incentives, and initiatives that are helping to green our City. Find ways YOU can benefit by saving money, conserving water, reducing energy use, and take action to improve air and water quality.
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Get Enlightened at the Environmental Film Festival
The four films screened at the Expo focus on Food, Water and Climate Change will enlighten attendees helping to reform our consumer habits and better connect us to that which we consume. Meet Film makers and Attend Panel discussions of Local Experts speaking on local issues and resources.
(Click the film festival Tab above for details and schedule)
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Attend Dozens of Educational Seminars
Free seminars all weekend on two stages focusing on Green Building, Renewable Energy, Organic Gardening, Sustainable Lifestyles, and Actions Individuals can take to lessen our Impact on the Environment.
Also, enjoy Free Yoga and Fitness classes.
(Click the Seminars Tab above for a complete schedule)
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D-B-L Lunch & Learn Round Table Discussions:
Saturday & Sunday ~ 11:30 - 1:00 pm |
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Grab some lunch at Concessions and join Design-Build-Live
at the Tables Reserved for D-B-L's Educational Round Table Discussions. Each topic will be discussed for approximately 20 minutes (discussion leaders will rotate tables):
* Intro to Natural Wall Systems led by Ken McKenzie-Grant
* Sustainable Water Management led by Michelle Hallahan
* Edible Landscaping led by Kirby Fry
* Energy Efficiency led by Effie Brunson/Gayle Borst |
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Cooking Stage presented by Edible Austin
Learn a healthier approach and greater appreciation of food with the many Organic, Vegan, Vegetarian and Seasonal Cooking Demonstrations. by some of Austin’s favorite restaurants, including:
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- Kerbey Lane Cafe & Catering
- Z Tejas
- Cool Mint Café
- Texas Culinary Academy
- Cookwell & Company
- Terry Thompson Anderson
- Cooking by Design
- Central Market Cooking School
- Food 4 Fitness
- Somnio's Café
- And More.
(Click the Seminars Tab above for a complete schedule)
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Meet Authors: Book Signings - Meet & Greet
Ever wanted to meet authors whose work you have appreciated and is helping to shape our future? Bring your copy, or purchase one at the Expo and get it autographed at the Edible Austin Booth #833:
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* Susan Meredith - Beyond Lightbulbs
* Terry Thompson Anderson: Texas on A Plate and Hill Country Wine & Food Country Guide
* Ellen Zimmerman - EZ Herbs and School of Herbal Studies
* Scott Swearigen: Environmental City: People, Place, Politics, and the Meaning of Modern
* Sue Parten - Planning & Installation of Sustainable Wastewater systems * Chef Alain Braux - How to Lower your Cholesterol with French Gourmet Food: A Practical Guide
* Anne Isham: Eat (More) Chocolate - Lose Weight (Anyway): The Chocoholic's Survival Guide and Practical Handbook
(Click the Tab above for information on Authors and Book Signing Schedule) |
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Free Yoga & Fitness Classes
Better mental and physical health is integral to green living.
Enjoy FREE yoga, pilates, zumba, and fitness classes at the Expo, hosted by:
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(Click the Seminars Tab above for a complete schedule of fitness classes)
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Bring the kids by the Green Kids Zone – we have hands-on, educational activities all weekend for the family to enjoy all weekend.
- Interactive, Educational Puppet Shows and Games
- Be Groovy – Be Green Eco-Active sing-a-longs and skits
- Hands on Recycled Art Projects
- Complete the Jr. Forest Ranger Activities and Get your Forest Ranger badge
Plus, Come by the Green Kids Zone anytime and visit
Mother Earth’s SECRET GARDEN Exhibit.
Enjoy this collection of special nature photos and hands-on items, such as deer antlers, snake skins, cocoons, butterflies, moths, bird feathers (from tiny Hummingbird to large Vulture) and more.
Special Appearances by Smokey the Bear in the Green Kids Zone:
Friday at 5:30 pm
Saturday at 12:30 pm, 2:00 pm & 5:00 pm Sunday at 2:30 pm
Take Pictures with Smokey the Bear and learn more about his important message:
Smokey the Bear says, Don’t Play with Matches and Only Your Can Prevent Forest Fires |
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Shop and Support the Local Economy
Creating a sustainable business community is vital to green living. Purchasing locally made foods and products reduces our impact on the Earth by reducing or eliminating the emissions caused by shipping products from far away places that may operate with unfair labor practices.
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Organic Clothing
Organic Gardening Products
Local and Fair Trade Items
Eco-Friendly Pest Control & Household Cleaners
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Better Bites of Austin Marketplace: sample and purchase natural foods by this collaboration of local food producers including:
NadaMoo!
Jake’s Natural Fine Foods
Rio’s Brazilian
Casa Brazil
World Wise Grains
SASS Fresh Dressing
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Vital Farms
Bonadea Bread
TOFGA
Slow Money Austin
Slow Food
Sustainable Food Center |
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| Go Local Austin Market: Shop local boutiques and artisans including: |
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- S.O.A.P.
- Orange Heat
- Goodwin Homestead and Yarn Harvest
- Go Local
- Microbial Earth
- Kala's Cuisine
- R and R Crochet
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Reel Popcorn
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Go Mambo! is a mobile sampling tour offering free healthy, natural and organic product samples, as well as information and coupons. The Go Mambo! van travels to retail stores, yoga studios and special events, giving consumers the opportunity to ask questions, taste test various foods and beverages, sample health and beauty items and more! |
AUSTIN NARI’S Ask an
Expert & Remodeling
Consultation Booth: |
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The Central Texas
Chapter of the National
Association of the
Remodeling Industry,
Austin NARI,
invites you to
bring your remodeling
questions, plans,
photos, measurements,
or wish list to
the Austin.NARI booth at the Austin Green Living Expo for a
free Remodeling
Consultation with a NARI
remodeler, trade
specialist, architect or
design-build firm. (No
appointment necessary) |
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Giveaways: |
- Free tote bag courtesy of Sprouts Farmers Market (while supplies last)
- Get a free healthy & natural product sample pak from Mambo Sprouts – your one stop resource for healthy and organic living.
(while supplies last)
- Coupon for Free Yoga Yoga Class at the front entrance valued at $17 each. (one coupon per attendee while supplies last)
- Visit SolarTex in booth #313 and register to win a 10" Solatube Daylighting System Do-it-Yourself Kit worth $339.00
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- Visit the Holistic Management International-Texas, booth #1037, and register to win (1) a free copy of our "Healing the Earth" video, valued at $50, or (2) a free registration to our Drought Mitigation Workshop & Field Day in Bastrop on August 12th-14th, valued at $230.
- Visit Building Performance Audits in booth #435 and register to win one of these great drawings: 1) A Book Titled: “Whole Green Catalog” 1,000 Best Things For You and The Earth by M Robbins (a $25 value), 2) A Book Titled “Green Guide – Families” The Complete Reference For Eco-friendly Parents by C Zandonella (a $25 value), 3) An Installed “DraftCap™” – DraftCap reduces heat loss/gain through attic stair openings (a $179 value), or 4) Grand Prize: An ECAD Energy Audit performed at the winner’s residence (a $250 value) Drawings will be held Sunday before the show closes and winners need not be present to win.
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Visit Rainbow / Galaxy 2000, booth # 915, and register to win one of 50 Totally Natural, Totally Green Aromatizers to be given away (value $135)
- Visit Archadeck in booth #219/221 and register to win a large Green Egg BBQ Grill valued at $739.
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| Philanthropic Connections: |
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Uplift Austin – Support Uplift Austin in this important fundraising effort as they host a “Tree of Commitment” at the Expo. Attendees can make a $1.00+ donation to Uplift Austin for a LEAF to write their “ONE GREENER ACTION” they are committing to take. Donations will be a huge support to their Summer and Fall programs. Visit Uplift Austin at booth 607 and see the tree by artist/architect Lauren Rochelle grow. Find out more about Uplift Austin at www.upliftaustin.org. |
American Youthworks – As part of their fundraising efforts to support their programs, American Youthworks will host a carbon footprint calculator and allow attendees to offset their annual footprint through a donation to American Youthworks. Visit American Youthworks in booth 633. Find out more about American Youthworks at www.americanyouthworks.org. |
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Rainforest Partnership - Visit the Rainforest Partnership at booth 1035 or find out more at www.rainforestpartnership.org
U.S. Forest Service - Visit the U.S. Forest Service at booth 243 or find out more at www.fs.fed.us
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