Empowering People to Change the World at the 4th Annual Mother Earth Market
Anaheim’s historic Packing District, in collaboration with Eco Now, is set to host the fourth annual “Mother Earth Market” (MEM) on Sunday, September 22, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Farmers Park, 412 S. Anaheim Blvd, Anaheim. This full-day event, dedicated to mindfulness and sustainability, will take place along the park’s scenic boardwalk and green space.
MEM serves as a platform to raise awareness, provide resources, and inspire a growing community of individuals who are increasingly mindful of their environmental impact. "We need to shift the focus from blaming corporations and governments to empowering ourselves to make a difference," says Thea Pauly, founder of Anaheim’s first zero-waste shop, Eco Now.
Highlighting the urgency, CalRecycle reports that each year, California generates waste equivalent to 45 times the weight of the Golden Gate Bridge, uses enough white office paper to consume 2.45 million trees, and discards enough food waste to equal 7.27 billion meals in landfills.
The event kicks off at 10 a.m. with a yoga flow and sound bath session led by esteemed yogi Tracy Bui. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., attendees can explore a diverse eco-marketplace featuring sustainable products and activities. Visitors who bring small sealed containers can enjoy free samples of shampoo, conditioner, and toothpaste at the Eco Now Upcycle Booth, while supplies last. Kids can get creative at an upcycled crafting station hosted by Child Creativity Lab, which will also be accepting donations of soda can tops, plastic bottle caps, corks, and Chobani yogurt cups for their STEAM program.
Starting at noon, Eco Now will hold a popular clothing swap, and at 1:30 p.m., Tom Pauly will offer a free compost workshop, sharing valuable insights on worm composting.
This year’s MEM logo, illustrated by artist Sara Haase, echoes the spirit of empowerment with the message, “We Can Do It!” Thea Pauly emphasizes, "As consumers, we have the power to change the world."
To register for workshops and classes, visit Mother Earth Market online, anaheimpackingdistrict.com/motherearthmarket.
