Southbury, CT — 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.

Event Details:
Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026 (rain or shine)
Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Pomperaug Elementary School, 607 Main Street South, Southbury, CT 06488

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.

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.

●Door Prizes & Giveaways: Attendees will have the chance to win a variety of eco-friendly door prizes donated by participating vendors and community partners.

The Southbury Green Expo provides an opportunity to reduce waste and recycle responsibly, save energy and lower household costs, support local businesses and artisans, connect with neighbors and community organizations, and take meaningful steps toward a more sustainable future!

Admission is free and open to the public.

For more information, visit sustainablesouthbury.org/green-expo-2026

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