Union Green Announces Inaugural "Green Day" Celebration at New Jersey State Fair : August 4th Interactive Event to Educate Fair Attendees on Conserv

AUGUSTA, N.J. (Business Wire EON) July 30, 2008 -- As part of the New Jersey State Fair/Sussex County Farm and Horse Show, GREEN DAY offers the opportunity for Fair vendors and exhibitors to demonstrate their commitment to the environment and sustainability. The anchor of GREEN DAY will be the ECO TENT ? a designated tent area sponsored by Union Green that will bring together a diverse group of organizations and companies that hold eco-conscious issues at their core.

ECO TENT participants, including the New Jersey Division of Fish & Wildlife (NJDFW), Sussex Rural Electric Cooperative, Union Green and others will offer fun, informative activities, displays and interactives designed to educate attendees on area conservation issues and inspire a deeper commitment to preserving the planet. The ECO TENT will be open Monday, August 4th from 10:00am ? 8:00pm and will include dynamic and engaging displays, such as:

Alternative fuels including solar, wind, bio diesel Establishing backyard wildlife habitats Hybrid and propane powered vehicles Recycling and home composting Solar-powered model car racing Green architecture and building "As a Sussex County resident personally and passionately committed to preserving the region's environmental heritage, I'm just one part of a broader local community focused on protecting our rural eco-treasures and looking for more effective ways to engage and inform green-conscious citizens," said Nelson Martinez, co-founder of Union Green. "Union Green, which provides green marketing and advertising to eco-conscious organizations of all sizes, is proud to be participating in this important inaugural event, and hopes that GREEN DAY attendees will walk away with an appreciation for the environmental uniqueness of Sussex County and the efforts of those trying to preserve it."

Union Green provided a broad range of marketing and advertising services in support of GREEN DAY, including:

Development of marketing materials for day-of event activities Logo, naming and branding for the event Partnership development to secure participation of presenters and businesses at the tent Production of event advertising spots and PSAs "GREEN DAY is a natural extension of the Fair's commitment to engaging the quarter-million residents and vacationers who attend annually with earth-friendly activities and presentations that are both fun and educational in a unique country fair setting that only Sussex County can offer," said Lois A. Pellow, Executive Secretary, former fair president of New Jersey State Fair. "Nelson and others at Union Green have been an integral part of the Sussex County community for years, and understand the importance of preserving its parks, farmland, and sustainability efforts. By lending Union Green's creative resources to GREEN DAY and local organizations, we are confident the initiative will become a place to inspire, educate and celebrate Sussex County's commitment to green living for years to come."

About Union Green

Union Green is a full-service advertising agency, formed by the principals of Union, a New York-based advertising agency launched in 2001 serving the media and entertainment industry. Union Green, with operations in New Jersey, New York and Washington, D.C., specializes in creating innovative and thought-provoking marketing campaigns for environmentally conscious businesses and organizations. More information can be found at www.union-green.com.