Friday, June 25, 2010
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Date for the Diary - Green Fest - Indy 2010
Green Fest Expos is proud to announce that on March 26,27,28th 2010, we will be hosting the
First Annual Green Fest – Indy 2010
You and your green company are welcome to join us that weekend and help bring the facts about “Being Green” to the families of Indianapolis. This event is open to the public
The event will be held at the State Fairgrounds in the Toyota Exposition Hall.
We are taking Early Bird Registration now.
Call 317-641-1919 and leave your contact information. We will send out a packet ASAP and if you have any questions, we will be glad to return your call. Sponsorship packages are available at varying levels. This information will be included in your packets.
We are also interested in hosting educational workshops in conjunction with this event. If you have any interest in participating as a speaker or if your organization would like to sponsor a segment of the show, please let us know when you call.
We are also looking for a selection of bands/musicians and singers who may be interested in performing. If you know anyone, please get in touch.
The Friday will be focused on business to business and speakers will be talking about issues affecting businesses in the state.
Sat & Sun will be aimed at general public attendance
We expect up to 10,000 attendees over the 3 days
Help us to Take Green Mainstream, educate the public and provide a forum of see, try, buy for our vendors and visitors
Thank you for all of you who have shown an interest to date. Exhibitor and sponsorship packs are under development and will be out shortly.
Please leave your contact details on 317 - 641 - 1919 or email me direct at tina.jesson@gmail.com
Tina Jesson
Show Producer
Green Fest Expos
First Annual Green Fest – Indy 2010
You and your green company are welcome to join us that weekend and help bring the facts about “Being Green” to the families of Indianapolis. This event is open to the public
The event will be held at the State Fairgrounds in the Toyota Exposition Hall.
We are taking Early Bird Registration now.
Call 317-641-1919 and leave your contact information. We will send out a packet ASAP and if you have any questions, we will be glad to return your call. Sponsorship packages are available at varying levels. This information will be included in your packets.
We are also interested in hosting educational workshops in conjunction with this event. If you have any interest in participating as a speaker or if your organization would like to sponsor a segment of the show, please let us know when you call.
We are also looking for a selection of bands/musicians and singers who may be interested in performing. If you know anyone, please get in touch.
The Friday will be focused on business to business and speakers will be talking about issues affecting businesses in the state.
Sat & Sun will be aimed at general public attendance
We expect up to 10,000 attendees over the 3 days
Help us to Take Green Mainstream, educate the public and provide a forum of see, try, buy for our vendors and visitors
Thank you for all of you who have shown an interest to date. Exhibitor and sponsorship packs are under development and will be out shortly.
Please leave your contact details on 317 - 641 - 1919 or email me direct at tina.jesson@gmail.com
Tina Jesson
Show Producer
Green Fest Expos
The Art of Swishing - For women who love to swap
The latest trend from the UK hits the USA.
Want a new outfit but loath to splash out when every penny counts? A swishing party is a swap shop for the smart set.
"Everyone's swapping now, darling - it's so....... fashionable".
Swishing is a growing trend, where a gaggle of fashion-loving women get together, feast on nibbles, guzzle wine and swap their clothes.
Eco-fabulous recycling at its best.
It says on the invitation that everyone must bring at least one clean, good quality item of clothing to donate to the rails, but people can leave with as many items as they wish. Is this fair if someone brings just one item but sashays away with a handful of designer clothes?
Worn again
The dictionary defines swishing as "to rustle, as silk" but Lucy Shea, strategy director of green PR firm Futerra, has applied the term to clothes swapping parties - similar in concept to Tupperware parties of yore.
RULES OF THE RAIL
Bring at least one item of clothing
No claiming items before the swish opens
No fighting over clothes
Women have swapped clothes for eons, and the success of eBay shows that women will happily bid for someone else's cast-offs.
But that costs, and swishing is free.
After an hour of browsing - "of course I don't mind if you try this on," says more than one woman through gritted teeth - it's time to swish. Everyone steps away from the rails as the host repeats the rules: "Remember ladies: no scratching, no spitting, no biting. Three, two, one - SWISH."
Everyone surges forward, a steely glint in many an eye. Several people make a grab for the same item; another two swap high-fives as they clutch their chosen items; and one woman looks devastated as another snatches an item from within her grasp.
But mostly the party-goers bond as they haggle over clothes.
Reduce, reuse
Why not recycle - it's like passing good energy on. Not only are you saving the planet but you get a new wardrobe.
900,000 tonnes of shoes and clothing are thrown away every year in the UK. A clothes swapping party - whether an official swishing event or a DIY affair - can go some way to reducing this total.
Although women love to shop, many feel guilty about splashing out on new clothes.
Swishing parties are particularly significant in the current economic climate - why spend $100’s on a new outfit when you can come to a swishing party and get one for free? And, the best thing is you can have some glasses of wine, nibbles and make new friends who like you love fashion.
Swishing parties have been held in New York as well as London, and the Americans are more ruthless than the mild-mannered Brits.
While some leave the party having hit the fashion jackpot, others come away empty-handed - much like a trawl around the High Street, but with the advantage of no cash outlay.
If you are interested in coming to the first swishing party in Indianapolis to update your wardrobe both in an economic and eco-friendly way for this Autumn, the call Tina Jesson on 317 564 4619
Want a new outfit but loath to splash out when every penny counts? A swishing party is a swap shop for the smart set.
"Everyone's swapping now, darling - it's so....... fashionable".
Swishing is a growing trend, where a gaggle of fashion-loving women get together, feast on nibbles, guzzle wine and swap their clothes.
Eco-fabulous recycling at its best.
It says on the invitation that everyone must bring at least one clean, good quality item of clothing to donate to the rails, but people can leave with as many items as they wish. Is this fair if someone brings just one item but sashays away with a handful of designer clothes?
Worn again
The dictionary defines swishing as "to rustle, as silk" but Lucy Shea, strategy director of green PR firm Futerra, has applied the term to clothes swapping parties - similar in concept to Tupperware parties of yore.
RULES OF THE RAIL
Bring at least one item of clothing
No claiming items before the swish opens
No fighting over clothes
Women have swapped clothes for eons, and the success of eBay shows that women will happily bid for someone else's cast-offs.
But that costs, and swishing is free.
After an hour of browsing - "of course I don't mind if you try this on," says more than one woman through gritted teeth - it's time to swish. Everyone steps away from the rails as the host repeats the rules: "Remember ladies: no scratching, no spitting, no biting. Three, two, one - SWISH."
Everyone surges forward, a steely glint in many an eye. Several people make a grab for the same item; another two swap high-fives as they clutch their chosen items; and one woman looks devastated as another snatches an item from within her grasp.
But mostly the party-goers bond as they haggle over clothes.
Reduce, reuse
Why not recycle - it's like passing good energy on. Not only are you saving the planet but you get a new wardrobe.
900,000 tonnes of shoes and clothing are thrown away every year in the UK. A clothes swapping party - whether an official swishing event or a DIY affair - can go some way to reducing this total.
Although women love to shop, many feel guilty about splashing out on new clothes.
Swishing parties are particularly significant in the current economic climate - why spend $100’s on a new outfit when you can come to a swishing party and get one for free? And, the best thing is you can have some glasses of wine, nibbles and make new friends who like you love fashion.
Swishing parties have been held in New York as well as London, and the Americans are more ruthless than the mild-mannered Brits.
While some leave the party having hit the fashion jackpot, others come away empty-handed - much like a trawl around the High Street, but with the advantage of no cash outlay.
If you are interested in coming to the first swishing party in Indianapolis to update your wardrobe both in an economic and eco-friendly way for this Autumn, the call Tina Jesson on 317 564 4619
Accidentally Green
“More than I realized.” admits Tina Jesson, founder of The British Academy of Solopreneurs – who admits to ‘going green’ more by accident than by design…
"I’ve realized that over the last couple of years I have been slowly going greener, one step at a time. I think I'm just more aware. Maybe it's due to the green message being everywhere; in the papers, on the TV and more and more green and eco businesses setting up. I'm convinced green living is something that society in general will evolve into. To be less wasteful and save money. Why not?"
So what are the little things Tina does differently now?
• Washing clothes at 30 degrees c – it’s simple and saves time and money. The wash cycle is shorter and I use less energy
• Using a concentrated natural biodegradable laundry liquid. One made from Aloe Vera is great as it’s really soapy but contains no phosphates and being concentrated I use so little one container lasts for 6 months so less in land fill.
• Using a tumble ball in the tumble dryer. Yes I still use the tumble dryer but with a re-useable ball which saves using fabric softener in the washing machine, so doesn’t pollute the water
• Recycle as much packaging as I can and don't buy over packaged items
• I have always taken my never used items to the charity store. That way I know it’s going to be reused when I’ve finished with it
• I car share when I’m out and about with work colleagues. I like driving so I often drive other people around
• I've found a great hair dresser who only uses eco-friendly products and that's kind to me as well as the planet. No bleach, no carcinogenic chemicals. (Contact: Suz Haire, The Studio Salon and spa, 5501 E 71st # 6 Indianapolis, IN 46220 Call 317-40-7894)
Now I live in the US I pay for a re-cycling service. That’s seems odd to me because in the UK we didn’t pay extra, but then our waste was only taken away once every 2 weeks. It certainly made me more aware. Coming from a small island like Britain, we’re all but out of landfill, so recycling is more a way of life. I am surprised that trash firms don't promote the recycling services more though.
In this economy, businesses, large and small will start to look at saving resources and being less wasteful to save money and that will have a positive impact on environmental issues.
Businesses and lifestyles are changing with people from all walks of life becoming more aware of environmental issues and doing their part. For me, going green is all about small adjustments rather than drastic changes and I’ve already managed to go that bit greener in my home and work life without really noticing it at all.
(Based on ‘Accidentally Green’ a seminar presented by Tina Jesson at BBC Summer Festival 2008, Birmingham UK)
See Tina’s FREE video by going to www.tinajesson.com
"I’ve realized that over the last couple of years I have been slowly going greener, one step at a time. I think I'm just more aware. Maybe it's due to the green message being everywhere; in the papers, on the TV and more and more green and eco businesses setting up. I'm convinced green living is something that society in general will evolve into. To be less wasteful and save money. Why not?"
So what are the little things Tina does differently now?
• Washing clothes at 30 degrees c – it’s simple and saves time and money. The wash cycle is shorter and I use less energy
• Using a concentrated natural biodegradable laundry liquid. One made from Aloe Vera is great as it’s really soapy but contains no phosphates and being concentrated I use so little one container lasts for 6 months so less in land fill.
• Using a tumble ball in the tumble dryer. Yes I still use the tumble dryer but with a re-useable ball which saves using fabric softener in the washing machine, so doesn’t pollute the water
• Recycle as much packaging as I can and don't buy over packaged items
• I have always taken my never used items to the charity store. That way I know it’s going to be reused when I’ve finished with it
• I car share when I’m out and about with work colleagues. I like driving so I often drive other people around
• I've found a great hair dresser who only uses eco-friendly products and that's kind to me as well as the planet. No bleach, no carcinogenic chemicals. (Contact: Suz Haire, The Studio Salon and spa, 5501 E 71st # 6 Indianapolis, IN 46220 Call 317-40-7894)
Now I live in the US I pay for a re-cycling service. That’s seems odd to me because in the UK we didn’t pay extra, but then our waste was only taken away once every 2 weeks. It certainly made me more aware. Coming from a small island like Britain, we’re all but out of landfill, so recycling is more a way of life. I am surprised that trash firms don't promote the recycling services more though.
In this economy, businesses, large and small will start to look at saving resources and being less wasteful to save money and that will have a positive impact on environmental issues.
Businesses and lifestyles are changing with people from all walks of life becoming more aware of environmental issues and doing their part. For me, going green is all about small adjustments rather than drastic changes and I’ve already managed to go that bit greener in my home and work life without really noticing it at all.
(Based on ‘Accidentally Green’ a seminar presented by Tina Jesson at BBC Summer Festival 2008, Birmingham UK)
See Tina’s FREE video by going to www.tinajesson.com
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Green Fest - Indy 2010 : Call for Speakers & Sponsors
For Immediate Release
July 9, 2009
Phone 317-641-1919 Fax 765-676-5344
Green Fest Expos is proud to announce that on March 12-13, 2010, we will be hosting the First Annual Green Fest – Indy. It is our wish to have green your company join us that weekend and help bring the facts about “Being Green” to the families of Indianapolis.
This event will be held at the State Fairgrounds in the Toyota Exposition Hall.
We are taking Early Bird Registration from companies wishing to exhibit and sponsor and from industry speakers.
Call 317-641-1919 and leave your contact information. We will send out a packet ASAP and if you have any questions, we will be glad to return your call.
Sponsorship packages are available at varying levels. This information will be included in your packets.
We are also interested in hosting educational workshops in conjunction with this event. If you have any interest in participating is this portion of the event, please let us know when you call.
Sincerely,
Tina Jesson, Bill Mentgen, Kelly McNulty
Green Fest Expos
July 9, 2009
Phone 317-641-1919 Fax 765-676-5344
Green Fest Expos is proud to announce that on March 12-13, 2010, we will be hosting the First Annual Green Fest – Indy. It is our wish to have green your company join us that weekend and help bring the facts about “Being Green” to the families of Indianapolis.
This event will be held at the State Fairgrounds in the Toyota Exposition Hall.
We are taking Early Bird Registration from companies wishing to exhibit and sponsor and from industry speakers.
Call 317-641-1919 and leave your contact information. We will send out a packet ASAP and if you have any questions, we will be glad to return your call.
Sponsorship packages are available at varying levels. This information will be included in your packets.
We are also interested in hosting educational workshops in conjunction with this event. If you have any interest in participating is this portion of the event, please let us know when you call.
Sincerely,
Tina Jesson, Bill Mentgen, Kelly McNulty
Green Fest Expos
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
For women who love to swap
For women who love to swap
By Siobhan Courtney BBC News - full story here
Siobhan Courtney is invited to her first swishing party
Want a new outfit but loath to splash out when every penny counts? A swishing party is a swap shop for the smart set.
"Everyone's swapping now, darling - it's so fashionable".
I nod at the immaculately turned-out girl flipping through hangers in a furious frenzy. I'm at my first swishing party at a beautiful Georgian house in East London.
Swishing is a growing trend, where a gaggle of fashion-loving women get together, feast on nibbles, guzzle wine and swap their clothes. Eco-fabulous recycling at its best.
It says on the invitation that everyone must bring at least one clean, good quality item of clothing to donate to the rails, but people can leave with as many items as they wish. Is this fair if someone brings just one item but sashays away with a handful of designer clothes?
My own donation is a skirt that cost £50 that I've worn once - hopefully someone will love it enough to give it a new home.
Worn again
The dictionary defines swishing as "to rustle, as silk" but Lucy Shea, strategy director of green PR firm Futerra, has applied the term to clothes swapping parties - similar in concept to Tupperware parties of yore.
RULES OF THE RAIL
Bring at least one item of clothing
No claiming items before the swish opens
No fighting over clothes
Women have swapped clothes for eons, and the success of eBay shows that women will happily bid for someone else's cast-offs. But that costs, and swishing is free.
After an hour of browsing - "of course I don't mind if you try this on," says more than one woman through gritted teeth - it's time to swish. All 40 of us step away from the rails as Lucy outlines the rules: "Remember ladies: no scratching, no spitting, no biting. Three, two, one - SWISH."
We all surge forward, a steely glint in many an eye. Several people make a grab for the same top; another two swap high-fives as they clutch their chosen items; and one woman looks devastated as another snatches a green tweed jacket from her hands.
But mostly the party-goers bond as they haggle over clothes. A trio huddle over a royal blue scarf, earnestly discussing whether or not someone with blue eyes suits it. The verdict, eventually, is no.
Reduce, reuse
Geraldine Brennan, a recent arrival from South Africa, is all for swishing. "Why not recycle - it's like passing good energy on. Not only are you saving the planet but you get a new wardrobe."
Why spend £100 on a new pair of shoes when you can come to a swishing party and get them for free?
Lucy Shea
Traid, the textile recycling charity, says 900,000 tonnes of shoes and clothing are thrown away every year in the UK. A clothes swapping party - whether an official swishing event or a DIY affair - can go some way to reducing this total.
Lucy adds although women love to shop, many feel guilty about splashing out on new clothes.
"Swishing parties are particularly significant in the current economic climate - why spend £100 on a new pair of shoes when you can come to a swishing party and get them for free? And, the best thing is you can have some glasses of wine, nibbles and make new friends who like you love fashion."
She has swishing hosted parties in New York as well as London, and says that the Americans are more ruthless than the mild-mannered Brits.
While some leave the party having hit the fashion jackpot, others come away empty-handed - much like a trawl around the High Street, but with the advantage of no cash outlay. As for my skirt, it looks far better on its new owner than it ever did on me. And in exchange, I can now add a silk and lace grey camisole to my wardrobe.
If you are interested in running a swishing party or have been to one - we'd love to hear from you.
By Siobhan Courtney BBC News - full story here
Siobhan Courtney is invited to her first swishing party
Want a new outfit but loath to splash out when every penny counts? A swishing party is a swap shop for the smart set.
"Everyone's swapping now, darling - it's so fashionable".
I nod at the immaculately turned-out girl flipping through hangers in a furious frenzy. I'm at my first swishing party at a beautiful Georgian house in East London.
Swishing is a growing trend, where a gaggle of fashion-loving women get together, feast on nibbles, guzzle wine and swap their clothes. Eco-fabulous recycling at its best.
It says on the invitation that everyone must bring at least one clean, good quality item of clothing to donate to the rails, but people can leave with as many items as they wish. Is this fair if someone brings just one item but sashays away with a handful of designer clothes?
My own donation is a skirt that cost £50 that I've worn once - hopefully someone will love it enough to give it a new home.
Worn again
The dictionary defines swishing as "to rustle, as silk" but Lucy Shea, strategy director of green PR firm Futerra, has applied the term to clothes swapping parties - similar in concept to Tupperware parties of yore.
RULES OF THE RAIL
Bring at least one item of clothing
No claiming items before the swish opens
No fighting over clothes
Women have swapped clothes for eons, and the success of eBay shows that women will happily bid for someone else's cast-offs. But that costs, and swishing is free.
After an hour of browsing - "of course I don't mind if you try this on," says more than one woman through gritted teeth - it's time to swish. All 40 of us step away from the rails as Lucy outlines the rules: "Remember ladies: no scratching, no spitting, no biting. Three, two, one - SWISH."
We all surge forward, a steely glint in many an eye. Several people make a grab for the same top; another two swap high-fives as they clutch their chosen items; and one woman looks devastated as another snatches a green tweed jacket from her hands.
But mostly the party-goers bond as they haggle over clothes. A trio huddle over a royal blue scarf, earnestly discussing whether or not someone with blue eyes suits it. The verdict, eventually, is no.
Reduce, reuse
Geraldine Brennan, a recent arrival from South Africa, is all for swishing. "Why not recycle - it's like passing good energy on. Not only are you saving the planet but you get a new wardrobe."
Why spend £100 on a new pair of shoes when you can come to a swishing party and get them for free?
Lucy Shea
Traid, the textile recycling charity, says 900,000 tonnes of shoes and clothing are thrown away every year in the UK. A clothes swapping party - whether an official swishing event or a DIY affair - can go some way to reducing this total.
Lucy adds although women love to shop, many feel guilty about splashing out on new clothes.
"Swishing parties are particularly significant in the current economic climate - why spend £100 on a new pair of shoes when you can come to a swishing party and get them for free? And, the best thing is you can have some glasses of wine, nibbles and make new friends who like you love fashion."
She has swishing hosted parties in New York as well as London, and says that the Americans are more ruthless than the mild-mannered Brits.
While some leave the party having hit the fashion jackpot, others come away empty-handed - much like a trawl around the High Street, but with the advantage of no cash outlay. As for my skirt, it looks far better on its new owner than it ever did on me. And in exchange, I can now add a silk and lace grey camisole to my wardrobe.
If you are interested in running a swishing party or have been to one - we'd love to hear from you.
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