EcoFair360 Showcases Walworth Countys Growing Community of Green Businesses and Green Entrepreneurs
Summary
The Fair showcased more than 100 exhibitors and featured more than 100 different presentation on everything from LEED certification and green power investment strategies to the sustainable way to raise your cat.Delavan, WI, July 29, 2010 --( “We wanted to show the world that Walworth County is a vibrant part of the new green economy,” said managing partner Catherine McQueen, “and that’s exactly what EcoFair360 did.“We were also awarded Travel Green Wisconsin certification for the steps we took to minimize the environmental impact of the Fair.” As part of their impact plan, EcoFair360 purchased 100 Green-e® Energy certified 100% wind power RECs (Renewable Energy Certificates) using funds raised through parking fees to offset the fossil fuels burned by fair attendees who used their cars to get to the Fair.The Fair showcased more than 100 exhibitors and featured more than 100 different presentation on everything from LEED certification and green power investment strategies to the sustainable way to raise your cat.“We wanted to show the world that Walworth County is a vibrant part of the new green economy,” said managing partner Catherine McQueen, “and that’s exactly what EcoFair360 did.“We were also awarded Travel Green Wisconsin certification for the steps we took to minimize the environmental impact of the Fair.”As part of their impact plan, EcoFair360 purchased 100 Green-e® Energy certified 100% wind power RECs (Renewable Energy Certificates) using funds raised through parking fees to offset the fossil fuels burned by fair attendees who used their cars to get to the Fair.