Interested in exhibiting at the 5th Annual Charlotte Clean and Green Festival? Please click here to apply online. 

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We are proud to have these businesses and non-profits exhibiting:

Accelerate Solar – A family owned business that custom engineers, designs and installs solar energy systems for residential and commercial clients. Attendees can register to win a 20% and 10% discount on a system.
Acosta Heating & Cooling – Since 1972, Acosta is a full-service heating and cooling company committed to providing customers with state-of-the-art technologies that save energy and help the planet. Attendees will receive a FREE Whole House Filtration System with the purchase of a new heating or cooling system.
Adega Creations – Stop by to shop the handmade jewelry and arts and crafts selection and learn about their commitment to supporting orphaned children in a Kenyan village through school tuition, uniforms and books. Bring aluminum can tabs and get 10% off your total purchase. 
Albert’s Organics – Promoting healthy living through organics, stop by to pick up a FREE reusable tote, taste test samples and learn about living an organic lifestyle. 
American Institute of Architects (AIA) - The local professional association for architects and other individuals in the design and construction industry,  AIA will be promoting their 2030 Challenge, which aims to reduce carbon emissions of all new and existing buildings. Attendees can try their hand at building something out of common kitchen items and learn about the building process and environment.
Appalachian Voices – Learn about the efforts to protect the land, air and water of the central and southern Appalachian states by reducing coal’s impact on the region. Attendees receive a FREE t-shirt with a 1-year membership. 
Argand Energy – Stop by to learn about the design, installation, financing and maintainence of commercial scale solar energy systems. They’ll also answer any questions you might have about residential options.
Bartlett Tree Experts – Founded in 1907, Bartlett Tree Experts specializes in alternative products and methods for control of garden and lawn pests and diseases. Attendees with learn the difference between beneficial pests and chemicals; see what they can do to improve a garden and have the opportunity to receive FREE merchandise. 
Be Yoga – Committed to sustainable practices, Be Yoga offers superior yoga instruction in a relaxed and eco-friendly environment. Stop by to see a yoga demonstration and learn about the different kinds of classes they offer. Attendees can pick up a FREE pass or drop off an old yoga mat to be recycled.
Catawba Lands Conservancy – Catawba Lands Conservancy is dedicated to saving land and connecting lives to nature. Stop by to learn about how the Thread Trail facilitates the creation and development of a regional trail network.
Celadon Road Organics -Learn how to replace your toxic household cleaners with biodegradable cleaners that don’t pollute the environment or rivers. 
Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) – Learn about CATS’ services and how they can be used to reduce your carbon footprint.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities – Stop by and learn about the value of clean surface and drinking water as well as the process water undergoes to go from dirty to drinkable. 
Clean Air Lawn Care Charlotte – See the latest in green technology for lawn and landscape maintenance and learn why organically feeding your lawn and landscaping is better for the earth, our water supply and the health of children, adults and pets.  Attendees receive 10% ‘Lawn Rehabilitation’ discount coupon. 
Council of Locally Invasive Plants and Pests (CLIPP) – Come learn about ‘When Good Plants Go Bad’ and see examples of locally invasive plants, learn more about plant identification and management and identify native alternatives.
Ecolicious - A retail boutique offering a wide variety of cruelty free and eco-friendly items for you, your home, children and pets. Attendees will be able to sample vegan foods and receive information on how you can green your life just by changing simple everyday household items to move environmentally friendly versions. 
Energy Conservation Solutions – Stop by to learn about reducing your carbon footprint and energy efficient solar systems. Attendees will be entered to win a FREE solar PV panel.
Energy Saving Technologies – Learn about reducing your energy consumption and stop by to receive a FREE energy consultant and FREE energy kit. 
Energy Smart Homes – Providing energy audits and retrofits for homes and businesses. Attendees will receive a FREE analysis of home energy usage; view energy saving demonstrations and receive coupons with discount offers.
Energy Tight – Providing a ‘whole house approach’ to energy efficiency, Energy Tight guarantees they can show you at least three ways to improve your comfort and save up to 40% on energy bills. Attendees receive a FREE reusable shopping bag and the opportunity to sign up for discounted services.
Environmental Window Solutions - Providing sensible window retrofit products with an emphasis on energy efficiency and sound control. Attendees receive a 15% off discount coupon. 
Food & Water Watch – A non-profit organization that works to ensure the food and water we consume is safe, accessible and sustainably produced. Attendees will learn how to take action to keep our food and water resources clean, safe, and affordable for all.
Greenpeace – Greenpeace is the largest independent direct-action environmental organization in the world. Currently, they’re working to promote renewable energy options in North Carolina including wind and solar. Attendees will learn what they can do to make a difference in our state and receive FREE stickers and t-shirts upon taking action to protect NC air and water.
Greenspring Energy – Offering a unique combination of high quality solar energy systems and the best energy saving products and services in the marketplace, Greenspring Energy will help you learn how to save money while helping the environment through solar and energy efficiencies. 
Green Turtle – Stop by and learn how Green Turtle products help the environment by protecting downstream pollution and blockages in water treatment plants and watersheds.
Habitat for Humanity ReStore – Learn how the selling of donated construction and home related items can increase the number of homes build with low-income families, prevent usable items from being put in landfills and provide quality building materials to the general public at a discount.
Interstate All Battery Center -Learn where and how to properly recycle batteries and receive a discount coupon if you bring batteries for recycling.
Ivy’s Diaper Service – Serving Charlotte since 2009, Ivy’s offers a cost-effective, eco-friendly option for diapers. Attendees will have the opportunity to enter a drawing to win 4 weeks of free diaper service, a diaper pail, 3 snappis and 2 diaper covers. 
Jesse Brown’s Outdoors - Charlotte’s local, independent outfitter will be teaching about the importance of sun protection and hydration usage during outdoor activities.
Kelly McArdle Construction - Featuring a green building division, The KMC Green Team, builds new green homes and performs energy audits and weatherization on existing homes.
Mecklenburg County Extension Master Gardeners - An all volunteer organization providing extensive gardening education throughout Mecklenburg County. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about eco-friendly design basics, native plants, backyard wildlife habitats and organic gardening through a variety of live-plant material, hands-on exhibits, children’s activity worksheets and other educational handouts. 
Mecklenburg Soil and Water Conservation – Come by the booth to learn more about ‘Cash for Conservation’, a program administering two urban/suburban and two agricultural cost shares to assist with protection of water quality and improvement of water resources.
North Carolina Air Awareness – A public outreach and education program geared toward encouraging individuals to take voluntary actions to protect their health and reduce air pollution. Attendees can enter to win a raffle prize and sign up to receive daily a daily air quality forecast. 
North Carolina Conservation Network - Stop by to learn about the lastest in North Carolina environmental news and the educational programs and training North Carolina Conservation Network offers. Attendees will have the opportunity to take action by contacting their state legislatures and urging them to protect North Carolina’s air, land and quality of life.
North Carolina Native Plant Society – Since 1951, North Carolina Native Plant Society has been promoting the conservation of native plants and their habitats through education, protection, propagation and advocacy. Attendees will be able to learn about the vast array of plants available in our area for landscaping and their value in the landscape. They will also have the opportunity to purchase native plants. 
Partners for Parks – By protecting, maintaining and expanding park resources, our community can continue to enjoy an excellent quality of life while experiencing unprecedented population and economic growth. Stop by to learn about new park initiatives, a Partners for Parks membership program and how you can support parks and recreation.
Project for Innovation, Energy and Sustainability (PiES) - A Green Business Incubator in a public- private partnership with the Town of Davidson.
Sandy Cheeks Productions – Striving to create healthier lives for families as well as the planet by educating neighbors about all natural, nontoxic products. Stop by to learn about how cost effective organic, environmentally safe cleaners are compared to store-bought, and the harmful health effects that come from using commercial cleaners. Plus, enter a raffle to win a FREE 16 oz. bottle of Basic H, All-purpose Organic Super Cleaning concentrate. 
Southern Energy Management – Serving the Southeast with energy efficiency and solar energy solutions. Attendees will learn about the environmental and financial benefits of solar photovoltaic (electricity) systems, solar water heating systems and home performance analyses and improvements as well as the tax credits available for purchasing these solar systems. 
Sustain Charlotte - A nonprofit organization helping to advance a region-wide sustainability movement by serving as a catalyst for change. Stop by to learn about “Charlotte 2030: A Sustainable Vision for Our Region”, and ways to help make the Charlotte region a leader in community sustainability.
The Last Word –  Offering used books, movies, music, video games and select electronics, The Last Word keeps these items out of landfills through a buy/sell/trade exchange program. Attendees have the opportunity to receive FREE books and media, along with coupons and tote bags.
UNC Charlotte/IDEAS Center -Learn about air quality, water/wastewater, solid waste & sustainability in our area.