Don't forget, GreenFEST is tomorrow, September 15, 2011 from 4-8pm at Todos Santos Plaza!Click here for a map Booth 16, Mary Kay Cosmetics Mary Kay has been green since before the word came into vogue... quality products for health and beauty and green packaging. Booth 38, Solar Universe Diablo Valley Local solar company that does home visits, installation and education about solar options for your home or office. Booth 40, Concord Disposal THE county Recycling company. Concord Disposal has been involved in community efforts to educate and leads by example. Concord Disposal has educational events at schools and public events throughout the year. Booth 22, Green Check Collective Energy audits and building performance institute experts give you information and consultations about improvin... 09/14/2011

Another one of our great local sponsors for GreenFEST 2011 is Doorstep Farmers! Don't forget to visit us on September 15, 2011 from 4-8pm in Todos Santos Plaza for this year's GreenFEST. Doorstep Farmers is a Community Supported Agriculture service in Pleasant Hill, CA. Doorstep Farmers delivers locally grown, organic produce to their members on a weekly or bi-monthly basis to help support local farmers and to promote healthier eating in the community. Doorstep Farmers is a youth owned business and sources much of its produce from farms as local as Martinez, Pleasanton, and Brentwood. I asked Michael Wedgley how this business got started, and here is what he said: "I started the business about a year ago on my own with only about $400 dollars, an ACL and meniscus tear in my right knee, ... 09/02/2011

WHO are our sponsors?  We are proud to have Green Check Collective as part of GreenFEST 2011.  Read about Nelda and her journey to sustainability What got me started...The architectural firm that I worked for was remodeling an old building to move into. They were going through the LEED process. We had green building workshops at noon. I got interested but did not find the time to study further. Why?After a down turn in the housing market and being laid off, I took classes to become green certified. I got my opportunity to study.Why was certification important?As an architect it puts me on the cutting edge of being sustainable. It feels good doing something to be a good steward the earth. As a green certified business it shows that I am walking the talk. As I teach green building techniq... 09/01/2011

No Trace Shredding is first sponsor for GreenFEST 2011 No Trace was the first sponsor to sign up for CCAR’s GreenFEST 2011 at Todos Santos Plaza, Concord, Ca. September 15, 2011, 4 to 8:30 pm. "We care about our earth not on only on Earth Day but, EVERY day! Our recycling is done within our own country, not out sourced overseas which creates a large carbon footprint. We operate the only "green" mobile shred truck in the bay area. NO TRACE is also Bay Area Green Business Certified,” says owner Nancy Lompa. No Trace shredding is done by process of Pulverization! Pulverization is the newest and most secure way to process your data, and IT material (hard drives, Cd’s, xrays, films etc). Pulverization leaves no sensitive information, like social security numbers, and is approved for governme... 08/17/2011

Food Service Tech Center joins GreenFEST 2011 CCAR GreenFEST as part of Concord on the Green, Todos Santos Plaza, Concord, California September 15, 2011, 4 to 8:30 welcomes our local experts from the Food Service Tech Center (FSTC) serving Contra Costa County with dozens of FREE seminars in their San Ramon facility.  http://www.fishnick.com/saveenergy/greensheets/GreenSheet_Incentives.pdfttp:// Don Fisher hosting a seminar at the FSTC in San Ramon, CA. Seminars are free of charge! The leader in Commercial Kitchen Energy Efficiency, the Center teaches students, restaurant owners, hotels, hospitals and the public about energy efficiency, REBATES and smart purchasing decisions.  FSTC provides such services as:OUR ONLINE TOOL BOX The FSTC is The Most Valuable Resource for the commercial foo... 08/17/2011

Do you own a green business in Contra Costa County? Is your green business looking for like-minded customers? Want the customers to know that you are just around the corner? This is your opportunity for between 2500-5000 people to see your business and/or product: www.GreenFESTContraCosta.com! Our 2011 GreenFEST will be held September 15, 2011 in conjunction with the music and market series at Todos Santos Plaza. Give your business a jump start this Fall to carry you through the winter and become a sponsor of our 2011 GreenFEST. Be recognised for your green business, rewarded with potential customers, and tell the community about your commitment by participating in GreenFEST 2011. The last market of the season was so big last year that Todos Santos Plaza will ahve three streets blocked ... 07/27/2011

  Trashy Creation Contest - 9/15/11 at Todos Santos Plaza in Concord, California Reinvent something great out of TRASH! It can be something to wear, something to use, something to have fun with, something imaginative, it's up to you! We will have three age categories and there will be a $100 prize awarded for each category: 1-12, Children 13-19, Teens 20+, adults Criteria: Must be a reuse of something and/or an alternative use to its original state. 90% must be reused parts. Must be safe (non-hazardous). Bring your ideas, reinventions, reused, recycled and amazing creations to our contest and win a $100 cash prize.  We are creating awareness through FUN.  Join the Trashy Creations Contest and see what you can come up with.   We want your shabby, your discarded, your throwaways, your dum... 07/27/2011