Recycling / Reuse

The Environmental Co-op will accept all consumer electronics (including monitors & TVs); small household appliances (including microwaves); all cell phones; and all batteries. In addition, eye glasses will be collected for the Lion’s club. No limit to paper shredding for individuals. However, there are limits for businesses.

The Environmental Co-op is a 501(c)3 local non-profit. Any cans or cash donations will support further local environmental education and recycling efforts. info: 972-524-0007 or eco@trashbusters.org.   

Lecture by author and permaculture expert Nate Downey. $10.

Lecture is followed by an all-day workshop on Oct. 26.

Nate Downey is author of “Harvest the Rain: How to Enrich Your Life by Seeing Every Storm as a Resource”. He is an expert in both passive and active water harvesting systems as well as wastewater harvesting and community water harvesting techniques.

For over a decade, Downey has spoken, taught and written about permaculture practices. He owns Santa Fe PermaDesign, a landscape-design firm whose projects emphasize beauty, function and ecology.

All day workshop: $175.

Introduction to the New Water Economy Lecture Friday, Oct 25, 7 pm to 9 pm. $10.

http://greensourcedfw.org/events/dcccd-introduction-new-water-economy-dallas

Join UNT Sustainability and its event partners, Schneider Electric & HKS Architects, at DFW's premier networking event for sustainability professionals. Meet individuals from the public and private sectors and start conversations that build long-lasting partnerships. Ticket price includes refreshments and one free drink of your choice. $15.

The North Texas Corporate Recycling Association's annual awards luncheon, honoring green advocates and professionals in North Texas. $75/ members; $45/members. Brief tour of the Arboretum @ 11 a.m.

Learn a safe way to recycle all of your food waste into a nutritious soil amendment in this course on bokashi - a traditional Japanese fermentation practice that will allow you to compost even meat and dairy leftovers indoors. Free.

First Jefferson Unitarian Universalist Church is partnering with Commodity RecyclingTX to host an E-waste recycling event. Anything that has a cord or runs on batteries will be accepted - no disposal fees. Email Karl at administrator@firstjefferson.org with questions.

Choose any one of the seven locations listed in the online registration form as a cleanup location. Register by Sept. 8 and receive a free T-shirt. Cleanup followed by after-party at Panther Island Pavilion north of downtown. Register: TRWD.com/TrinityTrashBash.

Women in the Environment hosts this event, featuring artwork for sale made from upcycled and recycled materials by local artists. Wine, appetizers & silent auction. $10-$25.

The Dallas City Council will begin discussions on a proposed plastic bag ban. 

IN THE NEWS: http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/Dallas-City-Council-to-Discuss-Plastic-Bag-Ban-220299751.html