Green with Envy: The 63rd Annual National Hardware Show(R) Focuses on Environment
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Green design, from rugs to furnishings to accessories, is the hottest home design trend for 2008. Addressing current, environmental concerns, the National Hardware Show® is launching a new, specially designated area on the show floor that highlights the latest in green, eco-friendly and sustainable products.
Located directly adjacent to New Product World, Green Product World™, will focus on what The American Society of Interior Design recently reported is "one of the fastest growing segments of its industry." The new attraction and focus will offer a diverse selection of environmentally safe innovations and is sponsored by EarthTronics, manufacturer of high quality lighting products that are designed to save energy.
"Since the National Hardware Show is a representation of everything relevant to home enhancement, the show will reflect the move towards more sustainable products at retail," said Dean Russo, senior vice president for the National Hardware Show. "The brand-new Green Product World will showcase the latest in green, eco-friendly and sustainable products that consumers will be buying to protect the environment reduce their carbon footprint and encourage responsibility for the future."
This year, there will also be a new, Green Innovation Award for the best green product on display. In education seminars, experts will discuss how to turn green products into profitability at various "Hot Topics" classes, presented at the National Hardware Show.
"The New and Changing World of Sustainability" will be led by Lawn & Garden Retailing and "Going Green – Is it Important and How Do You Make it Happen?" is being produced by Scientific Certification Systems.