Clean Air Council to Host 13th Annual Greenfest Philly, a Celebration of Sustainability

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Clean Air Council announced today that the organization's 2018 Greenfest Philly presented by Toyota Hybrids will be held on Sunday, Sept. 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Once again, the festival will take place at Bainbridge Green on Bainbridge Street between Third and Fifth Streets. Now in it's 13th year, Greenfest Philly brings together nearly 100 environmentally friendly businesses and organizations in a festive outdoor marketplace.

More than 15,000 socially conscious consumers will attend the day-long event featuring live music from popular local bands, a bike valet, organic food and drinks, a beer garden, handmade sustainable goods from innovative businesses, a special Kids' Corner with crafts and a rock climbing wall, and green wares throughout. Greenfest Philly, fueled by solar power, is as a celebration of local sustainability efforts with ways to take action to protect clean air and support environmental advocacy.

"Every year, I'm overwhelmed by the turnout for Greenfest Philly and the shared commitment to sustainability and a healthier planet we see in all of the attendees," said Joseph Otis Minott, Esq., Executive Director and Chief Counsel for the Clean Air Council. "We invite the entire Philadelphia region to join us on Bainbridge Street for a Sunday full of great music, food, fun and products. There is truly no better event to attend to connect with organizations, like Clean Air Council, and take action to protect the environment and public health."

"Toyota and the Tri-State Toyota Dealers look forward to sponsoring Greenfest Philly and being the Presenting Sponsor for the fourth year in a row," said Paul Muller, President of the Tri-State Toyota Dealers Association. "Toyota is passionate about promoting sustainability through everything we do, including offering a wide variety of hybrid vehicles and acting as a community leader in supporting environmentally friendly events."

In addition to Toyota Hybrids, Greenfest Philly is proudly supported by the Philadelphia Eagles, The Energy Co-op, Clean Air Council's #CutMethane, Natural Awakenings, and Entercom Communications.

About Clean Air Council: Clean Air Council is a member- supported, non-profit environmental organization dedicated to protecting everyone's right to breathe clean air. For more information about Clean Air Council, visit www.cleanair.org.

Contact: Katie Edwards
(215) 567-4004 ext. 102

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