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| ==Email Sparrow if you want to help with the Eco Track this year.== | ==Email [email protected] if you want to help with the Eco Track this year.== |
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| | *2012 Eco Track (Planning Phase) |
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| | By Jody Raiford |
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| | 2011 Eco Track |
| | By Sarah "Sparrow" Slovik |
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| | In the words of Cantus Fraggle, "We are all a part of everything and everything is a part of all of us." As the core mission of Eco Geeks everywhere, this sentiment truly upholds the value of saving our planet. This is the third year that Penguicon totes the Eco Track. Sustainable Computing and Eco-Friendly Open Sourcing have joined up with DIY, Natural Products, Recycling and Upcycling to show how each area of life affects the rest of the world. The “ECO” prefix literally means “concerned with living things in relation to their environment.” The EcoGeeks support earth friendly motives and hope to share those goals with interested con-goers. Cooperation from several generous organizations helped make this track what it is today. |
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| | Lush Cosmetics stands as the track's Premier Sponsor, supporting programming and offering gifts and prizes. As a two year supporter, Lush has increased it's participation, donating a wonderful selection of fresh handmade soaps. Lush Cosmetics strives to make effective products from fresh, organic fruit and vegetables, the finest essential oils and safe synthetics. They invent products and fragrances by hand using little or no preservative or packaging, using only vegetarian ingredients, and put the expiration dates right on the product. Plus, their ingredients come only from companies that do not commission tests on animals. Visit their stores here in Michigan at Somerset Mall or Twelve Oaks Mall, or check them out here: www.lush.com |
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| | Red Pepper Deli comes forth as a brand new and shiny supporter of this year's convention. This gourmet vegan deli arrived in Northville, Michigan in 2008 and has been growing ever since. The restaurant has provided gift certificates, as well as one of this year's Nifty Guests, Carolyn Simon, owner and operator of the raw food eatery. |
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| | Another two year sponsor, Sweet Lorraine's Cafe and Bar has generously donated a gift certificate, offering gourmet food from the finest local, vegetarian, fair trade, and organic ingredients whenever possible. They also offer a unique vareity of American classics, and have been voted amongst the top ten restaurants in Michigan. Sweet Lorraine's has two locations, one in Southfield and one in Livonia, or you can visit them at www.sweetlorraines.com |
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| | The Eco Track is also supported by local artists providing samples of their creative abilities. Ellembee, and InYourHands stand as two year supporters, while others are brand new for 2011. Check out their Etsy Stores and a Treasury set up to feature their best products by visiting Comfy Island: www.comfyisland.com |
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| | Thanks Again For All Your Help and Don't Forget: "You Cannot Leave The Magic!" |
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| *** 2011 Staff on Eco Track *** | *** 2011 Staff on Eco Track *** |
| * Sarah (Sparrow) Slovik (Track Head) | * Sarah (Sparrow) Slovik (Track Head) |
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| | * Jody Raiford (Track Assistant) |
| Nifty Guests: Philip S Proefrock, AIA | Nifty Guests: Philip S Proefrock, AIA |
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| | [[https://psproefrock.wordpress.com/2011/05/02/science-fiction-materials-for-your-home/]] |
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| | Carolyn Simon, Red Pepper Deli |
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| ^Panelists | ^Panelists |
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| Sarah Metzler | Sarah Metzler |
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| | Ashley Prescott |
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| ^Sponsors | ^Sponsors |
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| Lush | Lush |
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| | Red Pepper Deli |
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| | Sweet Lorraine's |
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| ellembee | ellembee |
| Supported Resources | Supported Resources |
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| www.blackle.com | www.blackle.com \\ |
| www.comfyisland.com | www.comfyisland.com \\ |
| www.lush.com | www.lush.com \\ |
| www.ecogeek.org | www.ecogeek.org \\ |
| http://ecogeekgoddess.blogspot.com | http://ecogeekgoddess.blogspot.com \\ |
| http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d2c94f18ebb8eefafe624f9/penguicon?ref=pr_treasury | http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d2c94f18ebb8eefafe624f9/penguicon?ref=pr_treasury \\ |
| http://www.scrapbox.org/ | http://www.scrapbox.org/ \\ |
| http://openmaterials.org/ | http://www.redpepperdeli.org/ \\ |
| https://sites.google.com/site/ossbank/home | http://openmaterials.org/ \\ |
| http://www.mifma.org/home/ | https://sites.google.com/site/ossbank/home \\ |
| http://www.pickyourown.org/MI.htm | http://www.mifma.org/home/ \\ |
| http://www.designspongeonline.com/2009/08/made-with-love-found-terrariums.html | http://www.pickyourown.org/MI.htm \\ |
| http://our.windowfarms.org/ | http://www.designspongeonline.com/2009/08/made-with-love-found-terrariums.html \\ |
| | http://our.windowfarms.org/ \\ |
| | http://www.mi-geocaching.org/ \\ |
| | http://www.sweetlorraines.com/ \\ |
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| History | History |
| Inyourhands | Inyourhands |
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| http://www.eco-artware.com/ | http://www.eco-artware.com/ \\ |
| http://www.etsy.com/shop/ellembee | http://www.etsy.com/shop/ellembee \\ |
| http://www.etsy.com/shop/inyourhands | http://www.etsy.com/shop/inyourhands \\ |
| http://www.etsy.com/shop/sparrow48161 | http://www.etsy.com/shop/sparrow48161 \\ |
| http://www.lush.com | http://www.lush.com \\ |
| http://www.aveda.com | http://www.aveda.com \\ |
| http://www.bluwaterspasalon.com/ | http://www.bluwaterspasalon.com/ \\ |
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| **2009 Staff** | **2009 Staff** |
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| * Sarah (Sparrow) Slovik (Track Head) | * Sarah (Sparrow) Slovik (Track Head) |
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| **Panelists** | **Panelists** |
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| Sparrow Slovik | Sparrow Slovik |
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| **Sponsors** | **Sponsors** |
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| Sparrow's Essentials | Sparrow's Essentials |
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