Here are a couple of events in our area you can join to help celebrate Earth Day.
All area H-E-B storesApril 22nd, 2009 3pm-7pm
Houston-area H-E-B stores will be hosting a plastic bag recycling drive in celebration of Earth Day 2009. H-E-B will be offering a coupon for a free reusable shopping bag to each shopper that brings in five plastic shopping bags for recycling.
Wednesday, April 22Earth Day at the Texas Medical CenterOrganized by the Houston Medical Center Recycling CollaborativeJohn P. McGovern Commons
11a.m.-2p.m.
Thousands of students, employees and visitors will come together to celebrate the first-ever collaborative Earth Day celebration at the Texas Medical Center. Nearly 30 hospitals, universities, businesses, governmental agencies and community organizations will participate and share information on their sustainability initiatives. Special events - including an electric car, a roulette wheel of eco-prizes, and a demonstration of green cleaning technology - are also planned. Visit http://www.hmcrc.org/earthday or e-mail earthday@hmcrc.org for more info
Wednesday, April 22City of Houston Earth Day Community ForumNational Conversation on Climate Action
7:00- 9:00 p.m.UH CampusM.D. Anderson Memorial LibraryRockwell Pavilion4800 Calhoun Rd.Houston, TX 77004
This Earth Day, be part of the action! Be part of the conversation! Save money on your energy bills each month by taking steps to green your home or business. Engage in action-oriented dialogue with other concerned citizens to build a more cost effective, sustainable future for your community! Get expert advice and assistance to design your own personal energy action plan! Learn how the city is investing in a more sustainable future and saving taxpayer money. Seating is limited, so you must rsvp. Send an email with the subject “National Conversation” and your name to ryan.foshee@iclei.org. For more information, go to http://www.climateconversation.org
Wednesday, April 22City of Houston - Code Enforecement Green Building Resource CenterPre-Opening Event
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.3300 MainHouston, TX 77002
Refreshments * Giveaway Drawing * Eco Hints * And More. The public will be able to have their plans reviewed for opportunities to add green strategies to save energy, save water and make their buildings healthier. Peruse the shelves and displays, touch and feel samples, and learn about green building options in a relaxed setting where they can browse on their own, use an interactive kiosk, or ask questions of the staff Program Director. For more information: Steve StelzerAIA, 713-535-7508 or Steve.Stelzer@cityofhouston.net
I have been attempting to make changes in our home for some time now. I am getting really good at digging through the trash to salvage the recyclables my family refuses to sort. I know I can do much more and am going to try really try to make a conscious effort to do so. Today to celebrate Earth Day I am taking bella to the library where they have a little workshop and story on planting vegetables. Hopefully by the time we get home Daddy will have that garden we have been talking about all tilled up for us and ready to start planting. (I am not holding my breath).
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Jo, I'm so proud of you! You lil green girl! I had no clue about the HEB deal but I will be dropping off 50 plastic bags or so this evening. They are currently taking up the bottom of my pantry. Thanks for the 411...every bit helps!
I feel ya on the plastis bags. I have been spring cleaning and they are everywhere! I am pledging to reusable bags from now on . Not only in hopes of going green but mainly so they don't take over my life again.
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