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- Dynamic workshops and keynote speakers
- Breakout sessions aimed at specific business segments and interests
- Keynotes by L. Hunter Lovins of Natural Capitalism Solutions and Wal-Mart’s Don Moseley
- A “Nashville Sessions” series, focused on best practices and future opportunities in Middle Tennessee
- Special, Earth Day Leadership Breakfast featuring Mayor Karl Dean and the second annual Waste Management Green Business Leadership Awards
- B2B exhibits and an all-new Living Well Sustainable Marketplace consumer expo
The first annual Living Well Sustainable Marketplace will be held Friday, Earth Day
April 22, and Saturday April 23, 2011 at the Nashville Convention Center. Free to the public, when
they come to the show with a recyclable item. This fun and entertaining two-day marketplace is
designed to empower attendees to become more thoughtful consumers and lessen their impact on the
environment. We teach how the simple changes that you can make in your daily routine can impact
your whole life.
The Marketplace features over 130 exhibiting companies, and 13 Specialty Areas.
• Whole Living House featuring ways to shrink your impact on the environment and your pocket book
through minor changes, energy conservation, and solar power.
• The Recycling Center, come learn how, where, and what to recycle.
• Whole Health Center will include everything from herbal supplements to acupuncture, and everything in
between.
• Planet Kids, created for kids by kids. We are working with local Elementary, Middle & High School Green
Teams to maximize this space with inspiration for the next generation. This area is a creative place for
interaction, exploration, hands on activities, about renewable energy, how to grow your own food, wildlife,
and most important that being healthy is fun!
• Sustainable Lifestyle Stage will include an Eco-Chic Fashion Show featuring the latest fashions, and
accessories in Sustainable Apparel. We will teach how to Re-use, & Re-purpose to make runway worthy
wear. Cooking Demo’s on how to use locally grown in season faire to create simple, delicious meals for
your family.
• Food Market Sampling food and drinks featuring local farmers, eateries, cafes, and fair trade coffees.
• Free Educational Seminars: Featuring How To classes taught by Local Innovative Environmental
Activist on topics ranging from energy conservation, electric vehicles, and Eco-Labels - How to Judge by
the cover.
