Oakland Earth EXPO

Oakland Earth EXPO 2010

The 2010 EXPO took place on... Wednesday, April 14, 2010 Lunchtime (10 am - 2 pm) Frank H Ogawa Plaza (14th & Broadway, in front of Oakland City Hall) Scroll down to learn more about this year's event!

Thank you to all 2010 EXPO exhibitors and attendees!

Sunny skies and a festive crowd: 84 local green exhibitors shared products tips and resources at the EXPO. Missed the event? Find a complete list of exhibitors here. Don’t want to miss next year? E-mail earthexpo@oaklandnet.com to get on our publicity mailing list.

Check out the Community Art Photo! What were all those people doing sitting on the lawn at the EXPO? They were showing Oakland’s green spirit - 2010 style. To commemorate the 40^th Anniversary of Earth Day, and to show that 2010 is a pivotal year for personal and collective action to protect our environment and assure a sustainable future, the EXPO community created a “human banner.” Click on the links below to view the photos, time lapse video and mini-documentary from the event:

• Photograph: 2010 EXPO Community Photo. (human banner with City Hall) Click here.
• Photograph: 2010 EXPO Community Photo. (human banner only) Click here.
• Video: Time-lapse loop showing the Community Photo coming together on the lawn. Click here.
• Video: Mini-documentary of the making of the photo and the event. Click here.

Stay in Touch! Continue to take positive green actions in 2010:

• Visit us on Facebook.
• Volunteer. Calendar of Community Volunteer and Outdoor Special Events.
• Find out more about Sustainable Oakland and Oakland’s Energy and Climate Action Plan.

Call for Exhibitors – Information and Application

To be placed on the 2011 Exhibitor mailing list, contact earthexpo@oaklandnet.com. EarthEXPO takes place 10am-2pm on the Wednesday prior to Oakland’s annual Earth Day Cleanup. In 2011, the event will be held on either April 13^th or April 20^th. We will send you a Save The Date message when the date has been determined.

What is the EarthEXPO?
Discover Ways to be Part of Oakland’s Green Future.

Visit over 100 dynamic local green exhibitors: • green businesses • environmental and social change organizations • artists • government agencies • community groups.

Find tips, products and partners to: • reduce waste • compost • green your workplace • drive less • build or remodel green • reduce energy use • become a smarter consumer • bring your own bag • conserve water • practice bay-friendly gardening • hold a ZeroWaste event • reduce your carbon footprint • restore our creeks • eat seasonally • volunteer • much more!

We can help you recycle too: Exchange your mercury thermometer for a digital thermometer. Bring it in a zipper bag to prevent spills. Also recycle your used household batteries, old cell phones and cell phone batteries at the EXPO.

The Sustainable Urban Environment

Oakland is consistently named one of the nation's greenest cities. Find out more about our:

• Continuing Commitment to Becoming a Model Sustainable City: Oakland is committed to becoming a model sustainable city – a community in which all people have the opportunity to live safe, happy, healthy and fulfilling lives, now and into the future. Learn more about the Sustainable Oakland Program , and the development of the Oakland Energy and Climate Action Plan.
• Award-Winning Environmental Leadership: Oakland has been recognized as a top ten green U.S. city eight times in the last five years. Learn more about Oakland's award-winning sustainability performance .
• Creating a “Zero Waste” Oakland: In March 2006 the Oakland City Council adopted a Zero Waste Goal by 2020 and in December 2006 passed a resolution adopting a Zero Waste Strategic Plan. Learn more about the Zero Waste goal and strategic plan .

More Information:

• Contact us at: earthexpo@oaklandnet.com
• Connect with us on Facebook: Oakland Earth Expo
• Full text of Urban Environmental Accords (pdf format)