Today marked the 39th Earth Day, which celebrates the birth of the environmentalist movement in 1970.

People the world over celebrated and commemorated Earth Day in unique ways today.

We have resolved to have an earthier, greener Expo East in 2009 and going green is at the forefront of our thoughts as we put together our first round of show work orders this week. Can we have organic food? Compostable silverware? Can we use biodiesel buses? Recycled carpet? Offset the building’s energy? Offset the hotels? As we work on some parts of the experience- you can work on others. As an attendee or an exhibitor of Expo East this year, there are a number of things you can do to make your experience better for you and better for the environment….check it out:

Travel Green and Save Green

Natural Products Expo East’s Travel Green and Save Green program encouraged attendees to use public transportation to 2008’s show, resulting in the reduction of 884 tons of carbon emissions!

Click here to see details on our great Travel Green program!

Green Team Sponsorship Options that Support Sustainable Efforts

Recycle Bins

The recycling sponsorship will focus on the greening of the trade show industry and educate attendees and exhibitors on the greening process in Boston. Click here to see how 2008 Green Guru sponsors Nordic Naturals supported the Natural Products Expo East Green Team mission last year!

Renewable Energy

Green Tags are purchased through Bonneville Environmental Foundation, a non-profit organization, to offset the energy used at the Natural Products Expo East.

The Green Exhibitor Program

The Green Exhibitor Program at Natural Products Expo East—in partnership with the Green Team efforts of New Hope Natural Media—calls attention to the tremendous effort our exhibitors are making to reduce the environmental impact of tradeshows. Participation in this recognition program starts with updating a few items in your online exhibitor listing. Please click here to log in and submit your green efforts for review.

Have your own idea to make a “splash of green”?

Contact your Expo Account Manager, or post your comment here and find out how you can be part of these programs, or customize your own!