Green Economy Takes Center Stage at November Event
The Green Economy Action Roadshow (GEAR) rolls into Schaumburg on November 4-5, 2011. This two-day conference and expo offers businesses and citizens an opportunity to learn more about the green economy in their community including topics on energy efficiency, alternative energy and transportation, residential and commercial green building technologies, green cleaning and more through workshops and exhibit booths.
On Friday November 4, the business conference kicks off with Don Bartell, Director of Sustainability Programs for Motorola Solutions, who will speaks from 9:15 – 10:00 a.m. about his experience helping Motorola drive environmental improvements across the entire organization and through the supply chain, and offer insights about how any company can get started on a more sustainable path regardless of their size or industry.
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Karrie Gibson, founder and CEO of Vintage Tech, an innovative e-waste recycler, will be participating on a panel about greening the supply chain from 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Under the new Electronic Products Recycling and Reuse Act, disposal of certain e-waste in landfills and incinerators will be prohibited starting 2012 and beyond.
On Saturday, November 5, the consumer conference starts at 10 a.m. with Wayne Gerdes, the “Father of Hypermiling,” who will provide tips and techniques for achieving better fuel economy regardless of the vehicle. Wayne is also a lead trainer for Drive $mart America and a consultant for automobile manufacturers and the transportation industry who is an authority on the latest in fuel-efficient automobile technology and vehicles. Kelly Vlahakis- Hanks, Vice President of Earth Friendly Products will lead a session on green cleaning. Vintage Tech will be providing free e-waste recycling from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday where residents can drop off their unwanted tvs, computers and other electronics.
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In addition, both days will feature an Expo featuring more than 30 green businesses and organizations. For a complete list of speakers and exhibitors, please visit www.greeneconomyactionroadshow.org.
Registration for the Friday Business Conference and Expo is $39 online, $59 at the door, and the Saturday consumer event is free (register at www.greeconomyactionroadshow.org/attend.html). The event is hosted by the Delta Institute and Mindful Metropolis along with the Village of Schaumburg and Roosevelt University.
For more information, please contact Deborah Popely (312) 554-0900 x 15 dpopely@delta-institute.org .
