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Featuring Tips on Going Green, Interactive Activities, Local Food Over 80 exhibitors and 3,000 attendees will take part in downtown Oakland’s sustainability fair, EarthEXPO, on Wednesday, April 10, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This year’s fair, held at Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, will focus on renewing your commitment to a cleaner, greener and healthier Oakland. A few notable exhibitors at this year’s event include Alameda County’s Safe Routes to Schools BikeMobile offering bike repair on-site, Acta Non Verba Youth Urban Farm Project conducting a youth planting activity and Community Food and Justice Coalition presenting “What’s your carbon footprint?” and “How are you going to take action?” interactive activities. This year exhibitors will focus on encouraging visitors to find ways to go green. Stop by the City of Oakland pavilion to renew your “Go Green” commitment and win a free reusable bag. “It’s important for people to recognize that their green actions do make a difference,” says Environmental Services Manager Susan Kattchee, “We’re encouraging downtown office workers and residents to stop by EarthEXPO to renew their commitment to the environment, have a delicious, local lunch and learn new ways to support a healthier and safer environment.” more »
