Thank you!

Charlotte Clean and Green 2010 surpassed our greatest expectations! 7000 folks came out for fun, great local food, and to learn about sustainable living. This is a huge show of support – thank you so much!

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Charlotte Clean and Green 2010 – Bigger, Better, Greener!

Charlotte Clean and Green 2010 will be bigger, better and greener this year as it returns to the Central Campus of Central Piedmont Community College on Saturday, April 17th. Now in its third year, Charlotte Clean and Green is the premier environmental and sustainability focused event in the Charlotte Mecklenburg region. This years' festival will offer individuals, families and businesses the opportunity to learn how helping to save our natural resources can also save money, create economic opportunity and provide for healthier living.

The 2010 Charlotte Clean and Green festival will be packed with educational and fun–filled activities from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM, rain or shine. Some of the programs and events for this year will include:

Free green seminars on home efficiency, green living, solar photovoltaic and hot water, green remodeling and building, green careers and much more.
Vendors and exhibitors showcasing green products, services and ideas to help save money and conserve our natural resources.
Great food choices featuring fresh local fare prepared through a collaborative effort of Charlotte culinary students and professional chefs.
Activities for kids and teens including arts, crafts, and hands–on learning centers in partnership with Sensoria.
Live music and entertainment throughout the day provided by Sensoria and John Tosco.

Charlotte Clean and Green 2010 – New Partnership

Charlotte Clean and Green is pleased to announce a new partners for the 2010 festival – Central Piedmont Community College's Sensoria!

Central Piedmont Community College's Sensoria is a week–long celebration of the arts which will take place from April 12th through the 17th. Each day will feature numerous events in the areas of Culinary Arts, History & Culture, Literature, Music, and Visual Arts and Film. Throughout the week attendees can learn more about CPCC's outstanding programs, meet artists and scholars, and find value in the works of our talented artisans and exhibitors.

The event culminates with the celebration's signature event – Sensoria Saturday – on April 17. This special all–day event promises something for everyone, including fantastic fare from some of the city's finest local restaurants, live concerts, hands–on art activities for the kids and more.

The full schedule and description of events, as well as information for sponsors and exhibitors, is available at sensoria.cpcc.edu.

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Charlotte Clean and Green 2009 – Thanks to Everyone for a Great Event

Charlotte Clean and Green 2009: An Earth Day Celebration was a tremendous success! It was a gorgeous spring day on Saturday, April 18 and thousands came out to the Central Campus of CPCC to be inspired to play, live and save green!

Joining cities such as Chicago, Los Angeles and New York City, the 100% zero emissions 2009 Charlotte Clean and Green festival qualified the City of Charlotte as one of the top 15 cities for Earth Day according to the EcoFactory1. The event was attended by almost 4,000 participants who took part in thirty–five free environmental education classes covering topics such as alternative energy, backyard wildlife habitats, organic gardening, making your home more energy efficient, green careers and more. Over 70 vendors from "green" industries displaying the latest technological developments in farming, renewable energy, energy management, alternative fuel cars, new solar technology, green remodeling, nonprofit environmental resource organizations and much more. The festival also included live music, delicious and healthy foods and special activities for children.

Festival attendees took advantage of the many free workshops and presentations, strolled among the green vendors and exhibits, checked out the smart cars and hybrids, shopped the farmers market and enjoyed some delicious food! Kids participated in some great hands-on learning activities while their parents learned more about composting and organic gardening.

Thanks to all the sponsors, exhibitors, partners and to YOU for coming out to support the event.

Be sure to check out the 2009 Photo Gallery or some of the media coverage of the event: