Announcements & Events

March 26, 2008

Visit Emily Anderson author of Eco-Chic Weddings March 28-30 at Down:2:Earth Sustainable Living Expo

D2ecolor If you're in Boston, come visit Emily and Etsy for a celebration of Eco-Chic Weddings at the d2 earth event, a green lifestyle event.

  • Etsy sellers will be showcasing their handmade designs
  • Emily will be speaking on Saturday at 1pm
  • A special raffle will take place with one lucky winner chosen to receive an eco-chic basket full of fun things.

 

Boston — Down:2:Earth (D2E), a sustainable living event for the eco-conscious consumer, will take place March 28-30 at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston’s Back Bay. D2E is an exploration into the movement that seeks answers on how to tread more lightly on the earth. It is an exposition of companies who are responding to consumer wishes for products that combine sustainability with style and innovation as well as an education forum for learning about a greener lifestyle. D2E is making every effort to minimize the environmental impact of the event.

Education forum highlighted by:

  • Keynote   speakers Bill McKibben and Frances Moore Lappé;
  • Symposium   on “Sustainable Design” organized by Urban Arts Institute at Massachusetts   College of Art and the Goethe-Institut in conjunction with D2E; 
  • Green   Jobs Youth Forum;
  • And   an eco-chic fashion show, cooking demonstrations (in the Electrolux   Cooking Theater), community video forum, book signings, panel discussions,   and workshops on gardening, food, energy, eco-weddings, and home remodeling   will give New England designers, chefs, authors, businesses, educators   and artists an opportunity to share their knowledge and talents.

AT A GLANCE

 

WHAT:  Down:2:Earth Sustainable Living Expo

Can earthworms, wine, toothbrushes, and handbags really help save  the world?

Find out at Down:2:Earth, an exposition of the latest  environmentally responsible products and services, and an educational  forum exploring sustainable living.

 

WHEN:  Friday, March 28 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

   Saturday, March 29 11:00 am – 7:00 pm

  Sunday, March 30 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

 

WHERE:  Hynes Convention Center, 900 Boylston Street, Boston MA 02115

 

HOW:  Tickets can be purchased on-line at www.d2eboston.com

Adults: $10.00 ($12.00 at the door)

Students & Seniors: $8.00 ($10 at the door);

Weekend Passes: $20.00

Zipcar members receive an extra $2 off.

Children 12 and under are free.

 

For more information visit www.d2eboston.com or call 617-266-6540.

 

“Live simply that others might simply live.” - Gandhi