Residents of Southbury and surrounding communities are invited to attend the Southbury Green Expo 2026, a free, family-friendly event focused on sustainability, community engagement, and practical solutions for greener living.

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The Expo will bring together local businesses, organizations, and artisans dedicated to building a more sustainable future. Designed for both beginners and those already embracing eco-conscious lifestyles, the event offers accessible ideas, valuable resources, and inspiration for making everyday life more sustainable.

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Event Highlights Include:

• Recycling Drive: Attendees can responsibly dispose of hard-to-recycle items such as batteries, electronics, clothing, plastic bags and film, corks, ink cartridges, and eyeglasses—helping to keep waste out of landfills.

• Local Vendors & Exhibitors: Explore eco-friendly products and services ranging from energy-efficiency solutions to sustainable goods and upcycled creations.

• Artisans: Support local makers offering unique, handmade items crafted with sustainability in mind.

• Student Sustainability Contest: Celebrate the creativity and environmental leadership of local students, whose projects are inspired by the “Seven Rs” of sustainability, in order of priority: Reduce, Refuse, Reuse, Rethink, Repair, Repurpose, and Recycle. 

• Educational Opportunities: Learn practical ways to reduce waste, conserve energy, and make environmentally conscious choices at home and in the community.

• Family-Friendly Activities: Enjoy interactive exhibits and hands-on experiences designed for all ages.