The 2005 Green Festival at the DC Convention Center was held September 24-25. You can learn more about the event at the Green Festival website.

Congressman Dennis Kucinich spoke passionately about the need to consider the choices we make in things like what we buy and eat in terms of the impact on the Earth. He spoke of the spiritual basis of environmentalism. He said a bill would be introduced in Congress with the goal of establishing a cabinet level Department of Peace. There are 60 supporters in Congress. Senator Mark Dayton will introduce a similar bill in the Senate.

A large variety of flooring materials are available, such as bamboo and cork tiles.

Java Green developed a line before they were even open. Their vegetarian panini is delicious. The restaurant has developed a great reputation in DC in the short time they've been open.

Stick Fingers vegan bakery in DC.

Emma's Revolution

Some of the environmentally friendly flooring materials.

Home improvement related displays were very popular, such as green builders and architects. Here are low VOC (volatile organic compound) paints.

My Organic Market's 3 DC area locations buy electricity produced by the wind.