Dec 14, 2007

California Gift Show Launches Eco-Earth Conscious Options

White Plains, NY – In response to market demand, the California Gift Show will launch ECO – Earth Conscious Optionstm, as a category for identifying eco-friendly and fair trade product, January 18-21, 2008, at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

The ECO umbrella will include green, sustainable, biodegradable, organic, recycled/reclaimed and fair trade products. Companies that donate a portion of their proceeds to charities promoting humanitarian and/or sustainable efforts also will be included. ECO exhibitors will be acknowledged with special iconography in the Show directory, online directory and onsite booth signage.

“Many buyers have indicated that they will be seeking out eco-friendly, planet-conscious product in 2008,” said Angelia Singleton, show manager. “As consumers gravitate towards green and embrace sustainability, the health of the planet has become a retail priority. We are pleased that so many companies have joined us in this initiative.”

Every division of the California Gift Show will be represented by ECO products, with categories including home decor, home furnishings, fashion accessories, apparel, personal care, handcrafts and more.

A partial list of ECO – Earth Conscious Options companies follows; a complete updated list is available online at californiagiftshow.com/buyers/eco.html.

“We support and commend the California Gift Show’s initiative in spotlighting eco-friendly, fair trade and humanitarian companies and products,” said exhibitor Michael Hom, director of sales, Bamboo 54. “We are passionate about protecting and preserving this planet and being responsible. LA is the market for international trade and needs to be at the forefront of promoting renewable resources. The fact that the California Gift Show is bringing attention and awareness to these sustainable efforts is very important.”

The semi-annual California Gift Show is managed by George Little Management, LLC (GLM), a dmg world media business. For exhibitor information, contact Angelia Singleton, show manager, at (213) 430-2356, or at angelia_singleton@glmshows.com. For attendee information, please contact GLM Customer Relations at (800) 272-SHOW (7469) or (603) 665-7524. Additional information and registration are available online at californiagiftshow.com.