EarthFest, Knoxville's annual Earthday event, will be held 10 a.m.-5 p.m. this Saturday at Pellissippi State's Hardin Valley campus.
Learn more about green practices and opportunities in Knoxville at the event's educational activities and meet some of the region's businesses who are incorporating sustainability and environmentally friendly practices into their organizations. Nearly 100 exhibitors will be on site.
Other activities:
Light Bulb Exchange by KUB
The first 100 people who bring a used, incandescent light bulb to KUB's booth at EarthFest will be able to exchange it for a new compact fluorescent light bulb (CFL).
Medic Regional Blood Drive
Recycle Yourself: Organ Donation Sign-up
Mercury Thermometer Exchange
Bring your old mercury thermometers and exchange them for a new digital one.
Plastic Bag Exchange
Tennova HealthCare and Keep Knoxville Beautiful will exchange your old plastic bags for a new reusable one.
Heart for Guatemala Shoe and Coat Collection
EarthFest is committed to being a zero-waste event, including all exhibitors and activities. For a full list of food vendors, arts and crafts stands, environmental exhibits and information, visit the Earthfest website.
