The Southbury Record

Residents of Southbury and all 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.

The Expo will bring together local businesses, organizations and artisans dedicated to building a more sustainable future. The event offers accessible ideas, valuable resources and inspiration for making everyday life more sustainable. Admission is free and open to the public.

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

Event Highlights include:

• Recycling Drive: Attendees can dispose of hard-to-recycle items like batteries, electronics, clothing, plastic bags and film, corks, ink cartridges, and eyeglasses.
• Local Vendors & Exhibitors: Explore eco-friendly products and services ranging from energy efficient solutions to sustainability in mind. 
• 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.

For more information, visit sustainablesouthbury.org

Above photo: Jim Teed with Dr. Plastikstein at last year’s Green Expo event. (Sarah Phiri photo)