The agenda and registration form can be accessed by clicking: www.sustainableproducts.com/upcoming.html . Early bird registration for 20% discount is available through October 15.

Johnson Controls, the world's largest building manager, will talk about economic benefits and its green building projects in the State. Perkins & Will and HGA Architects are covering certified green buildings and sustainable textile in the LEED Green Building Standard.

Sustainable products and buildings are growing at a phenomenal 100% rate and creating substantial demand for credible product information! In just two years LEED has captured 5% of the US commercial and government/university market. Come see products such as reused/renewed carpet, natural ingredient linoleum, energy efficient low mercury lamps, and hybrid clean vehicles greatly reducing fuel costs, tailpipe emissions, and materials!

Join us for exclusive information on 14 Sustainable Products Standards, covering sustainable products, buildings, vehicles, green power, & certified wood, and their increased use in the market. To review the Standards, including the Sustainable Textile Standard, click this link: mts.sustainableproducts.com/standards.htm. Learn why and how governments recognize these Standards in their purchasing policies.

Obtain AIA, CSI, NSPE continuing education credits and the 700 page Sustainable Products Training Manual© covering the Standards. The Manual was peer-reviewed by 200 co-sponsors comprising governments, environmental groups, publications, and companies. Leading speakers with major corporations will show how they have increased their profitability through purchase of sustainable products and buildings. Conference sponsors include:

American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy
American Institute of Architects Minnesota
Antron® Nylon
Metafore/Certified Forest Products Council
Certified Wood & Paper Association
Cities of Minneapolis & St. Paul
Construction Specifications Institute
Environmental Defense
Forbo Linoleum
Forest Stewardship Council
Green Institute
Institute for Agricultural & Trade Policy
Johnson Controls
Metropolitan Council
Milliken
Minnesota Office of Environmental Assistance
Minnesota Department of Commerce Energy Office
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
International Interior Design Association
Institute for Market Transformation to Sustainability
National Institute of Standards & Technology
National Pollution Prevention Roundtable
Naval Facilities Engineering Command
Twin Cities Clean Cities Program
Philips Lighting
University of Minnesota