Vendors Highlight
Click on the hyperlinks to support and connect with the vendors and educational exhibits that are going to be a part of Newark GreenFest 2024!
The Newark Alliance, through the combined strength and collaboration of its Members, drives inclusive economic growth for all of Newark.
The Division of Arts and Cultural Affairs is the catalyst for participation, education, collaboration and development to encourage and support excellence in the arts within the City of Newark.
MnM Consulting is a media and marketing communications consultancy. We specialize in brand development, strategic product launches, promotional events, project management and content creation. In addition to working with small businesses and non-profit organizations, MnM Consulting is committed to supporting environmental sustainability working with businesses, local, state and regional government agencies and community organizations on public engagement, education, and awareness campaigns.
Bluepoint Wind is an offshore wind project in the early stages of development located off the coast of New Jersey and New York.
Our goal is to responsibly develop a 2,400 MW project and to collaborate with regional stakeholders through long-term partnerships that benefit local communities, ecosystems, and economies.
Community Offshore Wind has secured lease area OCS-A 0539. The awarded seabed has the potential to host 3 gigawatts (GW) of capacity, enough to power 1.1 million homes.
The Office of Sustainability is a City-led effort to create a healthier, greener, and more resilient city for all residents. The Office of Sustainability works with municipal departments, the Newark Environmental Commission, residents, and other public and private stakeholders to tackle environmental health and quality of life issues and to prepare our city for weather extremes to advance sustainability and climate resilience in Newark through a multi-pronged strategy.
United Parks As One is a citywide alliance of neighborhood-based park, playground, and garden advocates dedicated to the creation, stewardship, and activation of open spaces for the benefit of Newark residents and communities.
The Lemonaid Foundation for Endometriosis provides workshops that educate women and the larger community about endometriosis. We also provide resources through our website, and we host a biweekly virtual support group open to women around the country. We distribute care packages that contain laundry detergent and feminine care products, as women with endometriosis spend exponentially more on these items as a result of abnormally heavy menstrual bleeding. We host an annual health fair and conference that educates women on the warning signs of endometriosis, and we partner with other health organizations to provide the community with access to health resources such as COVID tests, blood pressure screening, diabetes, screening, and HIV testing. We also provide a support system for women and their families as they navigate the difficult course of finding endometriosis specialists to treat their condition.
DEP’s Office of Environmental Justice (OEJ) aims to improve the quality of life in New Jersey’s most vulnerable communities by educating and empowering communities who are often outside of government decision-making processes and guiding DEP’s programs and other state departments and agencies in implementing environmental justice.
The South Ward Environmental Alliance (SWEA) is an alliance of residents and community-based organizations with a focus on environmental justice issues in the South Ward of Newark, New Jersey. SWEA's mission is to cultivate healthy and vibrant neighborhoods by ensuring residents' voices are heard and they are active participants in decision making policies that impact their neighborhood. South Ward Environmental Alliance will cultivate residents to be: Informed, Empowered and Engaged on key environmental issues that impact their health and quality of life.
We're a centralized marketplace with a specific focus on health and wellness businesses offering a personalized approach to marketing and utilizing the power of AI to target a shared audience in 3 major markets. We're a one-stop shop for consumers in the health and wellness industry. Ranging from art and beauty to fitness and finance and everything in between.
The Eve On is a brand that's dedicated to bringing wellness products to all communities. As we are gardeners and earth-conscious creatives, we work with organic and locally grown herbs made into medicinal goods to help heal all bodies. We believe that everyone's wellness journey is uniquely different, and we foster health education and healing practices in the form of community workshops and gatherings.
One Young African is an EdTech company that uses storytelling to communicate complex ideas like climate change and mental health into the education industry. Currently, we have collaborated with US Green building council to educate students using flash cards to understand the thematic focus of climate change and why they have to be involved in the conversation.
As a dedicated massage therapist, I offer a range of services, including full body massages, both home-based and at a secondary location. At the event, I will provide relaxing chair massages and sell my homemade face and body oil, crafted to nourish and rejuvenate the skin. My goal is to eventually save enough to have my own space where I can fully provide my services. Slowly but surely, I am working towards this dream, confident that with hard work and dedication, I will get there. Providing holistic experiences that promote well-being and relaxation is the goal I’m reaching for.
The Newark Park Equity Project is a "TPL" (Trust for Public Land) plan to connect Newark's greenspaces. This program connects community members and leaders to draft a comprehensive, city-wide roadmap for parks and greenspaces to connect them and keep them well-serviced.
The Newark Community Schoolyard Garden Program is an extension of "TPL" (Trust For Public Land) Newark partnering with the NBOE, donors, and local urban agriculturalists to address food insecurity at public schools in the Newark area. This program aims to connect students to nature and culturally relevant nutrition and food lessons, allows them to explore careers in urban agriculture, and creates a framework for systematic change within the food network of Newark Public Schools.
The New Jersey Environmental Justice Alliance is an alliance of New Jersey-based organizations and individuals working together to identify, prevent, and reduce and/or eliminate environmental injustices that exist in communities of color and low-income communities. NJEJA will support community efforts to remediate and rebuild impacted neighborhoods, using the community’s vision of improvement, through education, advocacy, the review and promulgation of public policies, training, and through organizing and technical assistance.
Ethos Farm to Health is a pioneering non-profit that merges healthcare with regenerative farming to educate physicians and farmers while addressing climate change.
Newark DIG (Doing Infrastructure Green), established in 2013, is committed to continuously improving the quality of life, health, and viability of the City of Newark and its residents through the use of strategic collaborative methods including: community-driven urban design, public policy planning, environmental and social justice advocacy, education, and local capacity building. Our primary goal is the establishment of sustainable green infrastructure as the first line of defense to better manage stormwater runoff, improve water quality and resiliency to flooding, and reduce combined sewer overflows (CSOs), with a focus on the Passaic River and its tributaries.
The Newark Water Coalition acknowledges that Water, Housing, and Food is a human right. Our intention is to cultivate a self-determined local, national, and international community of people who recognize the connection between systemic environmental racism and capitalism. NWC fights to liberate natural resources whether it be food, land, air or water as sources of life for all.
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Since our founding 50 years ago, Ironbound Community Corporation (ICC) has led the fight against the environmental injustices that have poisoned our community. We provide resources such as produce at our urban farm, inform community members about what's happening in the neighborhood, and provide a space and tools needed for folks to advocate for themselves.
CNR was established in 2012 to foster sensible approaches for environmental and energy resource utilization. The Center’s specialties include assessment and remediation studies of pollution in natural settings, and evaluation of natural resources for potential production of energy, especially the production of renewable energy. The Center for Natural Resources conducts studies ranging from the microscopic scale to the landscape scale and utilizes advanced networks of sensors.
The mission of the Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions (ANJEC) is to promote local action to protect and restore New Jersey’s natural resources and ensure equitable, healthy communities.
ANJEC advances its mission by engaging in diverse and inclusive practices through leadership, partnerships, education, advocacy for strong public policy and support of environmental commissions, public officials, and communities throughout New Jersey.
The Coalition for Healthy Food in Newark Schools is a collective impact group that is fostering community partnership, breaking down barriers, and building bridges in the pursuit of a healthier future for the children of Newark by way of school -based meals and beyond.
Java’s Compost helps make sustainability easy and fun by providing tools and opportunities for people to reduce their food waste. We provide residential and commercial pick up services, compost drop off locations, as well as composting consultations. Members can watch their impact in real time, with weekly updated diversion stats on the amount of food their household diverted. The food waste we collect is recycled via composting. This reduces the amount of waste produced and sent to landfills or incinerators, which are sources of methane, a potent greenhouse gas. Composting closes the supply chain loop (that eliminates waste) and allows for food to enrich our soils resulting in healthier crops, plants, and environments.
We are chapter of grassroots EVA and we advocate for accelerated adoption of EVs through education and demonstration. Our volunteers bring their own EVs to show them off to event attendees and they share their experience driving electric. We can provide power from EV to run podium, music band, lights and even food trucks.
Black & Brown, Indigenous, Immigrant Farmers United (BIFU) is a collective of NJ BIPOC Farmers, Earth-workers, Activists, Advocates, Educators, and Ecopreneurs. Rooted and committed to building and reclaiming just, equitable, sustainable, sovereign food systems.
The New Jersey League of Conservation Voters Education Fund is a non‐profit organization that guides and educates to protect our families and communities and safeguard our natural resources, now and for future generations. We provide the public, policymakers, and opinion leaders with sound, objective information that encourages strong, equitable and environmentally just solutions.
The New Jersey Tree Foundation is a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to planting trees in New Jersey’s most underserved neighborhoods, where the need is greatest. Through tree planting, volunteerism, and partnerships, we assist communities in improving their environment & quality of life.
The Newark Geoscience Ecosystem (NewGeo) is a transformative learning geo-ecosystem model uniting Newark-based institutions and organizations in the growth of a geoscience workforce prepared to solve urban environmental challenges through cross-sectoral collaboration.
The Resilient Northeastern NJ program is a collaborative effort between municipal, county, and state representatives, community-based organizations, and community members to identify and implement strategies to improve long-term climate resilience in the region. Through Resilient Northeastern NJ, people who live and work in the region have an opportunity to help make our communities less susceptible to flooding and other hazards while improving quality of life.
Kebtah is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting humanity’s Ancestral culture in order to sustain the health and well-being of the planet and all people.
I am a holistic wellness services that provides tools guidance towards navigating different somatic healing modalities. I primarily specialize in herbalism and body work. I sell herbal tinctures. Additionally i am selling perfume sprays with resources made from my garden. I would offer chair massage but it may be too hot around this time. Additionally i will be selling used clothing and books, as knowledge and a change in wardrobe our powerful tools to affirm and grow oneself.
Love n Juice is a natural juice business that operates a mobile food truck, bringing fresh and delicious juices to various locations. Our business model focuses on convenience and accessibility, allowing customers to enjoy our products wherever they are. By sourcing ingredients locally, we ensure high-quality and support the local economy. Our food truck enables us to reach a wider audience, promoting a healthier lifestyle through our nutritious and refreshing juice options and vegan food offerings.
Launched in 2022, Empower HER is dedicated to empowering women. I am "HER" and "HER" is you!
EmbraceHER is a brand that Shaquana O. Jordan began in 2021 dedicated to inspiring women to love themselves. She is my friend, my sister, and the inspiration behind my brand, EmpowerHER. All women are encouraged to Embrace HER & then Empower HER and other women to maximize HER fullest potential. Empower HER apparel encourages people to support women by displaying the logo and spreading the message of women's empowerment. A portion of the proceeds goes towards servicing women in crisis, shelters and victims of domestic abuse. Empower HER wants ALL women to maximize their fullest potential.
I am the proud founder and owner of Planting with Purpose by Jenn. With over a decade of experience in house planting, I take great pride in caring for my collection of 100 plants. I am passionate about sharing my knowledge and expertise with the community, and I especially love teaching children about the joys of planting and plant care. I sell house plants with positive intentions to the customer I provide all knowledge and care that is needed to be a successful plant owner.
Sustainable clothing for a community of people who do what they want and take risks. Durtbag.
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Leila’s Plants is a specialty plant pop-up shop offering curated common and uncommon houseplants, pots/planters, and plant care tools (plant food, leaf shine/cleaner, etc.). Services include plant repotting, plant styling consultations, plant care workshops, festivals/pop-up events, home visits, and more.
Dumplings all made from scratch, supplied by local farm using mostly organic ingredients. Tradition Chinese dumplings recipe from family in Xi'an city Shaanxi province China.
Greater Newark Conservancy fosters collaboration in our community at the intersection of environmental, food, and racial justice to promote the health and well being of Newark residents.
In addition to running school education programs around healthy eating and school food, GNC runs a 3-acre urban farm in the Clinton Hill neighborhood of Newark. We grow a wide variety of fruits and vegetables and use organic growing methods on the farm. Our produce is distributed around the city, mainly through running farmstands and farmers markets.
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A plant-based and plastic-free online store offering alternatives to items that we use in our everyday lives within the categories of beauty, personal care and on-the-go
It’s All About the Seniors and Kids provides a high-demand mobile barber and grooming service for individuals in under resourced communities. As a nonprofit organization operating in Newark, New Jersey, It’s All About the Seniors and Kids (IAASK) is a full-service resource to those experiencing challenges, barriers, and/or hardships accessing regularly needed self care and/or an avenue toward a cosmetology education. IAASK is an alternative solution and valuable resource to communities in need.
